Rookie QB Bryce Young was part of the 1st team during the Carolina Panthers’ offseason workouts to show the coaching staff what he is capable of doing. Still, today, the manager Frank Reich gave an even bigger promotion to the rookie and claimed he would be the starting QB in the upcoming campaign.
“Yes, Bryce is our top pick,” the boss shared after the opening day of training camp at Wofford College.
The head coach added that it’s not surprising that the 2021 Heisman Trophy champ has become the starting quarterback this early in his NFL career.
“When we chose to select Bryce, we imagined and saw the vision that at this moment, we will share that he will be our top guy for the upcoming season,” the manager shared.
Carolina exchanged the 9th pick, a 2024 1st round selection, and WD DJ Moore to Chicago to get the chance to select 1st and pick Young.
Bryce Young with a BEAUTIFUL deep ball 😳
Young reportedly “stood out” today in the 11 on 11 period of practice.
Young took all of the first team reps and connected with Adam Thielen “multiple” times.
Young’s advanced early grasp of the Panthers offense was reportedly… pic.twitter.com/IR3l3CHTS7
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