CAROLINA Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has endured a tough start to his NFL career.

The Panthers lost the first two games of the season with the No. 1 pick under center – and learned that his 5-foot-10 frame has a major impact on their playbook.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has appeared to be too small to execute QB sneak plays in the NFL
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has appeared to be too small to execute QB sneak plays in the NFLCredit: AP

Tom Brady mastered the QB sneak in his illustrious NFL career
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Tom Brady mastered the QB sneak in his illustrious NFL careerCredit: Getty
The Panthers lost 20-17 to the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football in Week 2.

During the clash, head coach Frank Reich had a problem whenever his offense had to continue a drive on third-and-short.

NFL teams often use their quarterbacks to dive ahead and get a first down in a play called the QB sneak.

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady mastered the QB sneak in his illustrious career.

Brady is estimated to have added an extra touchdown in each season he started for the New England Patriots by executing the play alone.

But unlike the 6-foot-4 NFL legend, Young, 22, doesn’t seem to have the physical attributes to make the QB sneak effective.

“The Panthers can’t use the quarterback sneak because Young just isn’t big enough to make that work,” ESPN pointed out.

“Plus, he doesn’t have experience at it.”

On Monday, Reich sent Andy Dalton to the field on two third-and-short plays.

The first ended in a false start and on the second, Dalton handed the ball to running back Miles Sanders, who gave Carolina a fresh set of downs with a five-yard rush.

“But this could be an issue moving forward,” ESPN pointed out.

Young also struggled in other areas in his first two NFL games.

The ex-Alabama standout went 42-of-71 for 299 passing yards and two touchdowns – while throwing two interceptions.

He also recorded two fumbles, one of which resulted in a turnover.