The Carolina Panthers surprised the NFL world on Monday when head coach Dave Canales announced Andy Dalton would be replacing Bryce Young as the team's starting quarterback. Young, the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, made just 18 starts before the Panthers decided it was time for a change at football's most important position.

It has been a tough week for second-year quarterback Bryce Young, benched by Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales in favor of Andy Dalton after a terrible start to his sophomore campaign. To Young's credit,

Understandably, the Panthers' decision has drawn the ire of many, including NBA superstar LeBron James, who told Young via social media that the benching "ain't on you." Several Panthers rallied around their teammate following their Week 2 loss to the Chargers .