As Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw the ball toward the end zone Sunday in Atlanta, he turned around and threw his arms up in the air, celebrating the touchdown — before even checking to see if tight end Tommy Tremble caught it.
Why it matters: Confidence. After a carousel of quarterbacks and head coaches, Panthers fans haven’t felt confident in a long time. But with Young minted as their starting quarterback and head coach Dave Canales here to stay, hope is brewing on Mint Street — even if the team’s season is over.
