Panthers head coach Frank Reich came away from Friday’s team rookie minicamp highly impressed by quarterback Bryce Young, who practiced with the team for the first time since he was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft last month.
“Bryce made a great impression, mentally and physically, looking the part in every way,” Reich told reporters. “He threw the ball exceedingly well and you could tell he was in a good space mentally and really had a firm grasp on everything we asked.”
It is often rare for a rookie quarterback to exhibit strong command of the huddle during his first time on an NFL practice field. However, it appears after just two full seasons learning the position under Nick Saban at Alabama, the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner is well ahead of schedule.
