After a 2-15 showing in 2023, Carolina won one of its first eight games in 2024. But the Panthers had four victories in their final nine games. Young passed for 1,880 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions while also running for 217 yards and five touchdowns in those nine contests.

There’s at least one NFL legend who can say that he probably wasn’t surprised by Bryce Young’s breakout campaign.