CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young took one step back out of the shotgun and quickly hit tight end Hayden Hurst, matched up against a New York Jets linebacker and safety, for an easy 5-yard gain.
It was just a snapshot of Young’s performance from Saturday’s 27-0 preseason loss at Bank of America Stadium, but one you should remember as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 draft enters the season.
“We’re always matched up on linebackers and safeties,’’ Hurst said. “That’s kind of a mismatch to begin with.