As for the Panthers, this is a big third year for former No.1 overall pick Bryce Young. In his second year in the same system with Dave Canales, the Panthers are hoping Young can take a leap. They added rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan to make Young’s life easier as well.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders doesn't deserve to be under the most pressure of any rookie this season. But by way of being a Sanders, experiencing a historic fall, landing in a dysfunctional organization, and bringing some headlines onto himself, the football world will be tuned into NFL Network on Thursday night.