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Former star quarterback Cam Newton could be this week’s Keep Pounding drummer as the Carolina Panthers are hosting the Los Angeles Rams in the wildcard round of the NFC playoffs. The team used his iconic front to tease the appearance on social media.
Since selecting Young with the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Panthers have gone a combined 15-36. Eight of those 15 wins came this season—and, despite the noise, were good enough to clinch the franchise their first playoff appearance since 2017 and their first NFC South title since 2015.
The Carolina Panthers lost for a variety of reasons on Saturday. They had poor offensive execution. The zone defense crumbled at inopportune times. The run game
The NFL's contracts hammer home this point: these players are the most critical component in every franchise's chase for Super Bowl glory. That's why the coming postseason will be reduced at times to quarterback legacy discussions for those who wish to analyze the position on a more surface-level basis.
Bryce Young faces the defining test of his young career as the Carolina Panthers host the Los Angeles Rams in a high-stakes playoff matchup.