Wed, Nov 29, 5:28 PM EST • David Newton • espn • 2 analyses
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Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young takes responsibility for the firing of head coach Frank Reich but does not blame him for his lack of development. Young acknowledges that the offense as a whole needs to improve and that there is no finger-pointing. However, Young's lack of progress is a significant factor in the firing of Reich and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown. Young's statistics this season have been historically bad, ranking near the bottom in yards per attempt, yards per drop back, and yards per completion among rookie quarterbacks. Despite this, owner David Tepper expresses confidence in Young and supports the decision to select him as the first overall pick.