Panthers stars Bryce Young, Rico Dowdle share optimism after making playoffs: 'A starting point in Carolina'

It was not that long ago that the Carolina Panthers were at the bottom of the barrel.

The Panthers went 2-15 in Bryce Young's rookie season after selecting him first overall. The following year, the win total improved to five, but Young also spent some time on the bench, leaving plenty of question marks.

This season, they responded by winning the division and narrowly reaching the divisional round as double-digit underdogs.

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