Bryce Young's NFL journey faces scrutiny after being benched early in his second season with the Carolina Panthers. The franchise's decision to turn to veteran Andy Dalton has sparked questions about Young's development as a former first overall pick.

Young struggles to match the accomplishments of past No. 1 picks who failed to fulfill expectations, including Tim Couch and JaMarcus Russell. Comparisons may arise as Young, at just 23, seeks to redefine his legacy and prove the critics wrong.