Following head coach Dave Canales’ handling of the starters in Saturday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans, questions quickly arose. The second-year coach had previously stated that Bryce Young and the first-team offense would play around three series, but he changed course in a hurry. After just six plays, Young and the starting unit were pulled, leaving many to question Canales’ decision-making.

The Panthers’ offense never managed to find a rhythm in Houston. On the first play, Young threw an interception to cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., though it was wiped out by a holding penalty. Two snaps later, the quarterback sailed a pass high to rookie Tetairoa McMillan, and on third down, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders dropped a ball that would have moved the chains. The second drive

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