LANDOVER, Md. -- Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales likes to describe the culture he's developing as "developmentally minded.''
Down 27-0 at halftime of Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Washington Commanders, the first-year NFL head coach had a chance to develop quarterback Bryce Young, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, who he had benched for veteran Andy Dalton after the Panthers' 0-2 start to the season.
But Canales stuck with Dalton despite two first-half interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, which spoiled a nice opening drive.