Canales' ability to stay positive was reinforced last season when he was the offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a streak of six losses in seven games. Panthers wide receiver David Moore, who was with Canales in Tampa Bay and previously with the Seattle Seahawks, understands.

The Panthers have resisted making any long-term plans at the quarterback position in recent weeks, but it's getting a little harder to avoid committing to Bryce Young for the future.