Outlook: When you consider expectations versus results, Wilson might've been the most disappointing player in the NFL last season. Acquired from Seattle and signed to a monster contract before taking a snap with Denver, the nine-time Pro Bowler was abysmal, never gelling with head coach Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired before his first season was complete, and struggling in every facet of the game.

There are plenty of statistical indicators that point to the depth of his issues, but perhaps none more effectively than the fact that he didn't throw his 10th touchdown pass until Dec. 11. His final numbers -- 3,524 yards passing, 277 yards rushing, 16 TD passes, and 11 INTs -- were poor, but it's hard to argue his performance wasn't even worse than that; he threw for 283 yards and 3 TDs in a Week 18 win over the Chargers in a game that held no meaning for them.

Desperate to salvage what currently looks like a terrible trade, the Broncos doubled down and shipped out more assets to lure longtime Saints head coach Sean Payton out of a brief retirement. Payton's primary job will be to resurrect the 34-year-old's career. He did yeoman's work finding ways to keep Drew Brees effective in his twilight years, so it'll be interesting to see if he can do it with Wilson, who is similarly undersized and has been safe with the football during his career.

While he has also battled injuries the past two seasons, missing five games, the veteran has generally been durable so that's only a mild concern. Given Payton's track record of success offensively, Wilson looks like a very interesting risk/reward QB2.

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Outlook: The Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, hoping to find a new leader. Young won the Heisman Trophy in 2021, recording 4,872 passing yards and 47 touchdowns. He slightly digressed the following year due to a subpar (for Alabama) receiving corps, but still put up some of the best numbers in college football.

Unfortunately, Young will have to get used to subpar receivers on the Panthers as they don't have a true WR1. However, he has plenty of assets to turn things around in Carolina: pocket awareness, mobility, durability and, best of all, he's as clutch as they come. Alabama teammate and current Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams discussed Young's abilities when the lights are brightest. "If you were watching the game vs. Auburn, we were down 10-3, 40 seconds left," Williams said. "I would never say I've seen him rattled or intimidated by anything. I feel like he has the mindset that he knows he is going to get the job done."

Because he's a rookie, Young's fantasy football ranking is in the mid-20s among quarterbacks. This is a fair assessment due to the talent he has around him. However, his skills may not only make him stand out in Carolina, but may improve the receivers' reputation as well. Until then, Young won't be selected in redraft leagues, unless he's taken in the last round.

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