From the episode

It's not really changed overall... he's offsetting it now and not just like pressure... There's other, I mean, the big, uh, post Xavier Leggett. So there's enough that it's offsetting maybe down to down inefficiency... he's turning more balls in play... I'm very encouraged off the Rams games.

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Young's improved aggression and ball placement offset pocket-bailing concerns; Eagles test looms.

Matt Harmon's evaluation has improved through two weeks; Young is bailing pockets earlier than desired but offsetting inefficiency with explosive plays downfield (including to Xavier Leggett) rather than just checkdowns. He's reduced throwaway rates and is turning more balls in play, showing increased confidence in his reads. Harmon is encouraged by aggression and willingness to push the ball, though he wants to see performance against better defenses before finalizing 2026 outlook; the Eagles game will be a key test of whether the Panthers can matriculate the ball down the field.

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