Training camp started Wednesday for the Carolina Panthers, and it knows who QB 1 is.
Frank Reich, the Panthers’ head coach, moved rookie Bryce Young to the starting role in mandatory minicamp.
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The University of Alabama alumnus did enough in rookie minicamp and organized team activities to advance. Carolina has Andy Dalton and Matt Corral, but it selected Young with the No. 1 overall pick. He impressed teammates and coaches all summer and looks to continue in training camp. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Reich doubled down on his statement about Young to reporters — saying “Yes, he is QB 1.” Young reportedly stood out in the 11-on-11 period of practice in front of fans.
#Panthers coach Frank Reich, talking about No. 1 pick Bryce Young to reporters at training camp: “Yes, he’s QB 1.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 26, 2023
Bryce Young ➡️ Adam Thielen
Panthers offense in-sync here at first day of training camp at Wofford pic.twitter.com/I1BfA3q8ia
— Trey Stewart (@treyatcitizen) July 26, 2023
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
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) July 26, 2023
He connected with wide receiver D.J. Chark on a deep ball and likes what he has in Adam Thielen.
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Young has grabbed the offense quickly for the Panthers, and the coaching staff is excited.
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