Wednesday’s first joint practice between the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets was all about the quarterbacks. (That tends to happen when you have a four-time Most Valuable Player and this year’s No. 1 overall pick on the premises.)
So, let’s take a look at them and some of the top takeaways from the morning.
Bryce Young shines
Young displayed his heralded touch, accuracy and decision-making throughout the morning. Head coach Frank Reich spoke about his rookie quarterback’s outing:
“I thought Bryce looked good today. Listen, the Jets have a really good defense—and that showed today, at times. Their defensive front is top notch. I thought Bryce handled it well. Our offense overall—it was a good day. Jets made their share of plays. Defensively, they had good rush, at times. So we have to get that cleaned up.
“I thought Bryce made good decisions. As a receiving group, I thought our spacing and distribution was good. We’ll check it out on tape, but we’ll clean up the things that we need to. I thought Bryce made good decisions and good accuracy.”
Aaron Rodgers impressed by Bryce Young
Rodgers, who has been following Young’s game for quite some time, also spoke about the 22-year-old passer:
“I like the kid a lot. We share an agent. So I’ve known him for a long time. I love watching him in college. I like his demeanor, I like his movement, I like the way he throws.
“I trust a guy like Adam [Thielen]. Him and I have been buddies for a long time, and he just raves about him. So, I think Carolina is in good hands.”
Plus, Rodgers revealed a bit of the advice he shared with Young:
“Be gentle with yourself. It’s a long journey. It feels like every little snap and practice is the end of the world if it doesn’t go right. It’s just not true. It’s a long journey. It’s about holding on to your confidence and enjoying the ride and doing the little things every day. But I think he’s got a good head on his shoulders, and he’ll be just fine.”
Bryce Young grateful for Aaron Rodgers' words
Young later shared his gratitude for Rodgers taking the time to speak with him:
“It was definitely great. It’s great being able to see him work and see him operate. That’s someone that I’ve observed and always looked at and watched for a long time growing up. So being able to watch him in person—we were on different fields, so I didn’t get to see all his reps—but being able to see the things that I was. And he came up to me before and was really nice and we had some words.”
Notable observations
New Panthers OLB Justin Houston in full pads. pic.twitter.com/a5aJRzBUuG
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 9, 2023
Laviska Shenault and Frankie Luvu (second day in a row) not in pads or with a helmet. #Panthers
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 9, 2023
Jaycee Horn with a pick in 7 on 7. Accurate pass by Zach Wilson bounced off Kenny Yeboah’s hands and Horn fielded it for the INT. #Panthers fan yells out “Beautiful” at the top of his lungs in response.
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 9, 2023
Panthers QB Bryce Young was 3-for-6 in 7-7 red zone drill. A couple of off throws.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 9, 2023
1st team 7v7 End Zone
Bryce 3-6.
Completions to Hurst, Hubbard and Wims.
Misses:
One pass negated by holding, one throw away, led Hubbard a little to much on one, miscommunication with Mingo.
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) August 9, 2023
Andy Dalton with three touchdowns in seven on seven red zone drills. All to tight ends.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 9, 2023
Deonte Brown with a couple of really good reps in one on one pass block vs some Jets’ second-teamers.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 9, 2023
Bryce Young in 11v11
Complete to Mingo
Handoff to Sanders (flag)Handoff to Hubbard (flag)
Inc looking for Tremble across middle
Handoff to Brown— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) August 9, 2023
Ian Thomas and Jamien Sherwood getting in each others’ faces after an 11 on 11 play were Sherwood was violently thrown to the ground. #panthers #jets
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 9, 2023
You can tell coaches are emphasizing the “non-fighting” as Reich called it.
People move in quickly to separate guys.
That’s not to say they’re not jawing and right on the edge.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 9, 2023
DJ Chark wide open in the middle for a catch from Bryce Young.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 9, 2023
Bryce Young nice improv work, scrambles and hits Tremble in stride
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) August 9, 2023
Some near skirmishes so far. But cooler heads have prevailed to this point.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 9, 2023
Matt Corral doesn’t get a ton of work but he’s playing reasonably well. Just drove one downfield to Shi Smith.
He’s trying to prove he’s worth keeping a third QB on the 53.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 9, 2023
Young Int by Brandin Echols after he and Chark play hot potato on the sideline
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) August 9, 2023
TMJ from Young, delivers a few pops on DB’s + RAC yards
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) August 9, 2023
Brian Burns with two would-be sacks in 11 on 11. Play not blown dead for either. First was a completion but flag on O, next is a throwaway. #Panthers #Jets
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 9, 2023
Bryce ➡️ Mingo for 30+ yard completion.
Offensive line holding their own in the pass and rush.
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) August 9, 2023
Shy Tuttle with a swat pbu at the line against Rodgers as the pocket was pushed to the left. Tuttle has made those plays since the spring. #Jets #Panthers
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 9, 2023
The Bryce Young-Johnathan Mingo connection has come alive. Big toss over the middle. About 20 yards. Young has been spreading the wealth all camp, but Mingo is emerging as a target against other competition.
Young is 8-for-11 in 11s work so far today.
— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) August 9, 2023
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— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 9, 2023
Bryce with a nice downfield completion to Thielen.
One thing we’re seeing today for the first time, Justin McCray working with the ones at RG.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 9, 2023
Panthers D hold Rodgers/Jets O to 3&out in first 11v11 round
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) August 9, 2023
Kamu Grugier-Hill ends practice with his fourth pick of camp. Picks off Zach Wilson in 11 on 11 and slides to end play. #Panthers #Jets
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 9, 2023
