Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales was expected to be a quarterback whisperer of sorts for Bryce Young here in 2024. And now, even after a major road bump to begin the season, the results of their working relationship are finally starting to show.

Bryce Young once again set a season-high in passing yards on Sunday, one week after the first time he did so. The second-year passer put in another excellent ou

In the loss to Kansas City, Young completed 21 of 35 pass attempts and threw for 263 yards to go along with one touchdown pass, leading the team to six scoring drives. Canales would say Monday that he is “proud” of Young and the development he has done each week of the current season, according to NBC Sports.

For Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks, the 2024 season has been all about taking steps. And according to his head coach, he took another one on Sunday. Dave Canales spoke with reporters this afternoon,

“It’s all about weekly improvement.” That was the mantra echoed by Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales during his latest press conference. As the Panthers gear up for their next matchup, Canales offered insight into the team’s mindset, player readiness, and areas of growth.

The Panthers didn't end up pulling out the upset victory over the Chiefs, but quarterback Bryce Young put together his best performance of the season in Week 12.

After benching him two weeks into the campaign, Canales reinserted Young into the starting lineup in place of an injured Andy Dalton in Week 8. Since then, Canales has taken his decision under center week by week— refusing to commit to either quarterback following each game.