{"id":429,"date":"2024-09-23T21:00:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T21:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/lebron-james-defends-bryce-young-after-benching-this-aint-on-you\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T21:01:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T21:01:01","slug":"lebron-james-defends-bryce-young-after-benching-this-aint-on-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/lebron-james-defends-bryce-young-after-benching-this-aint-on-you\/","title":{"rendered":"LeBron James Defends Bryce Young After Benching: “This Ain’t on You!”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bryce Young, the 2023 top NFL draft pick and a star from Alabama, has had a rough beginning to his second NFL season following a disappointing rookie year. He was recently replaced by veteran player Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback. Despite this setback, Young has received public backing from basketball legend LeBron James.<\/p>\n

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LeBron James took to his X (previously known as Twitter) account on Tuesday evening to express his support for Young. James reassured Young that the difficulties he’s facing aren’t his fault.<\/p>\n

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“Bryce Young hold ya head Young!!,” James posted. “Rooting for you and know this ain\u2019t on you! Continue to put the work in and it shall prevail!”<\/p>\n

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Bryce Young hold ya head Young !! Rooting for you and know this ain\u2019t on you! Continue to put the work in and it shall prevail! <\/p>\n

\n\u2014 LeBron James (@KingJames) September 18, 2024<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The extent of Young’s responsibility for his poor performance is hotly debated, and James’s comments clearly place him in the midst of this controversy.<\/p>\n

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On one side, the Panthers’ management has been criticized for their handling of Young’s development. The team has not only assembled a subpar offensive line but also failed to provide capable receivers or running backs. Additionally, Young’s first head coach was dismissed mid-season during his rookie year, and off-field issues concerning owner David Tepper have added further distractions.<\/p>\n

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On the other<\/em> hand, Young was expected to transcend these challenges given his talent, which has yet to be displayed convincingly. His shorter stature has become a more significant obstacle than anticipated, and he often seems unable to perform basic quarterback duties, regardless of the protection his line provides.<\/p>\n

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In the first two games of the season, Young completed just 55.4% of his passes, throwing for 245 yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions. His quarterback rating is a dismal 9.1, and he has been sacked six times. The Panthers lost these games by a total of 60 points, highlighting a collective failure.<\/p>\n

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James’s involvement in this debate is notable, given his own experiences being the first overall pick in 2003 by the Cavaliers, a team that struggled to build a competitive squad around him, prompting him to eventually seek success elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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At the very least, Young can take comfort in having the support of LeBron James, regardless of how his career progresses from here.<\/p>\n

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