The Carlina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carolina selected Young to be their future quarterback and most expect him to be the Day 1 starter. However, the Panthers aren’t so eager to immediately hand over the starting job.
Carolina head coach Frank Reich has had plenty of positive things to say about Young recently. He said he “mentally and physically looks the part” in his first practice earlier this week. But it seems like Reich still wants Young to learn a little longer behind veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. Reich decided on Saturday that Dalton will take first-team reps at Monday’s OTAs.
“Bryce will get a lot of reps,” Reich told reporters. “When he is ready, when it’s best for the team, we’ll make the transition. When we come back out Monday, Andy (Dalton) will be taking the reps with the ones. Bryce (Young) will be with the two’s.”
Panthers coach Frank Reich says Bryce Young will work with the second team and Andy Dalton the first when the entire team gets together next week. pic.twitter.com/jmMqBqJsl3
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) May 13, 2023
It’s not uncommon for a rookie quarterback to come into camp as the backup. However, it’s not exactly a popular decision from Reich. Many questioned his judgment and believed that Young should get as many first-team reps as possible.
What does this even mean
— Tauheed Semaj Epps (@EppEppandAwayyy) May 13, 2023
Careful, Frank, you might not be able to find Bryce if you bury him too deep in the depth chart
— Zero Doinks: A Weird Bears Podcast (@ZeroDoinks) May 13, 2023
Hmm I have heard this before, and it cost a player an entire season of growth.
— pøp (@n0t_pop) May 13, 2023
yikes where have i heard this before
— Connor Sullivan 🐻⬇️ (@PovertyChiFan) May 13, 2023
Well lets hope they don’t completely let Bryce Young go without first team reps like another coach did.
— Chayim30 (@chayim30) May 13, 2023
Young will almost certainly still be the No. 1 quarterback when the team plays their Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. However, fans are concerned that the lack of first-team reps could affect Young’s development as a player.
