"Say what you want about Young's inconsistency in games, but he's consistent in everything he does before and after them. Coach Dave Canales almost laughed on Thursday when asked if the top pick of the 2023 draft had done anything out of the ordinary preparing for Saturday's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams (12-5), the first playoff appearance for Carolina (8-9) since 2017 and the first at Bank of America Stadium since 2015."
""Bryce is really consistent in terms of his prep, our normal conversations throughout the week," Canales said. "He goes out there to practice and he just continues to lead the group and make sure we get to the right play. "His demeanor stays pretty even, which is why he's performed really well in critical situations, end-of-game situations, fourth down and those types of things.'"
"The Panthers lost their final two regular-season games, but they were awarded their postseason berth through a tiebreaker, as the Atlanta Falcons beating the New Orleans Saints on the final day of the season was the deciding factor in Carolina winning the NFC South crown. Still, Canales and his team know Young will operate as if it's business as usual."
Bryce Young prepares for his first NFL playoff game with a steady, unemotional demeanor and consistent pregame routines. Coach Dave Canales says Young remains even-keeled, leads practices, and performs well in critical situations. The Panthers secured an NFC South title and a playoff berth via a tiebreaker after the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints. Carolina returns to the postseason for the first time since 2017 and hosts a home playoff for the first time since 2015. Young's career has been marked by on-field inconsistency and a previous benching, but teammates note his growth and composure in high-pressure moments.
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