We may be able to attribute the recent breakout of Carolina Panthers
quarterback Bryce Young to a number of hypotheses.
Did his benching
provide him with a much-needed step back? Did the break afford him the chance to really watch and learn the NFL game from the sideline? Or could something have just simply clicked?
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While those are all viable thoughts—none are more intriguing than the Rod Wave theory. Yup, the Rod Wave theory.
While Young was still riding the pine
behind veteran Andy Dalton, recording artist Rod Wave posted the following to his Instagram story . . .
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Young would regain his starting status soon after, as he was inserted back
into the lineup beginning in Week 8. And the rest, of course, seems to be turning into history.
Before the Instagram story, Young passed for 122.5 yards per game, zero touchdowns and three interceptions while leading the Panthers to an 0-2 start. After it, he's averaged 216.4 passing yards a contest with seven total scores and three picks over a 2-3 mark.
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So, inquiring minds have wanted to know, did Rod Wave actually talk to Young? And if so, did he actually save his career?
Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick asked Young for us on Wednesday . . .
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Well, whatever Rod Wave told him, Young no longer seems to be on his last lap in Carolina anymore.
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Did Rod Wave actually save Bryce Young's career? Here's what the Panthers QB said about his talk with the rapper . . .
