The Carolina Panthers routinely found themselves on lists describing bad QB play or unenviable quarterback situations after cutting Cam Newton before the 2020 season. Unfortunately, that hasn't ended in 2026. CBS Sports analyst Garrett Podell ranked the Panthers as the ninth-worst QB room in the NFL. It could be worse. They could be the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, or Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course, it could be a whole lot better, which is where the concern comes from. Despite all the improvement from Young and the overall better backup situation behind him, this is still not a great QB room. The Panthers QB room still isn't in great shape Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images The Panthers have come a long way since having one of the absolute worst QB situations in the NFL. In 2023, things looked bleak. Halfway through 2024, things looked irrevocably awful.…