The 2025 NFL season is still several months away, but with the draft rapidly approaching, fans and analysts still find plenty to talk about.
Some teams are discussed more than others due to their performance and outlook for the upcoming season, which can lead to fatigue for fans if the same teams are repeatedly in these conversations.
One team that isn’t talked about much is the Carolina Panthers, an organization that has struggled to compete for the past several seasons.
They did make a strong investment when they drafted Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, and while he’s shown some flashes, he hasn’t lived up to the hype.
With that in mind, 2025 could be a make-or-break season for Young, as analyst and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky noted in a segment on ESPN.
“This is a massive year for Bryce Young.”@danorlovsky7 on how the Panthers can use the draft to help build around their QB ✍️ pic.twitter.com/le3u8IjsYO
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 14, 2025
To Orlovsky, this is a massive season for Young, as it could determine a lot, not only for his future with the Panthers, but for the outlook on his future NFL career.
Some players can take longer to warm up to the league than others, and it’s not uncommon for players to take a year or two to adjust to the bright lights of the NFL.
Take Josh Allen, for instance, who had some accuracy issues when he came into the league, but is now viewed as a top QB.
Young could certainly bounce back soon, but if he doesn’t make it happen in 2025, the Panthers might start to lose faith and hope, going in a different direction.
