The unavoidable has actually taken place in Charlotte.
Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich informed press reporters Thursday that quarterback Bryce Young has actually risen to the first-team.
” Bryce has actually taken the snaps with the ones today,” Reich stated. “That was something at the start that (basic supervisor) Scott (Fitterer) and I type of allocated the time when we believed would be best. Sort of drawing up, talked it through with the personnel, you understand, at the start of the offseason, this was type of the time that we had actually marked today to simply type of relocation him up.”
Reich repeated that the group’s choice to promote Young was not a demotion for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton or second-year passer Matt Corral.
BIG RELOCATION: Vikings to launch star running back Dalvin Cook, per reports
” It’s simply the next action. There’s truly absolutely nothing to state besides, ‘Hey, we simply wished to move him up today.’ Seemed like it’s been the correct time. He had a couple weeks to enjoy Andy (Dalton). That was truly great things. Andy’s continued to carry out at an extremely high level. Bryce is succeeding. Matt (Corral) is succeeding. Simply attempting to get our group prepared,” Reich stated. “Whatever has to do with what’s finest for our group. This was simply the next action.”
The Panthers’ choice to make Young QB1 was a forgone conclusion when the company prepared the previous Heisman Prize winner No. 1 total in the 2023 NFL draft. The timing of Young’s promo sets the phase for the Alabama item to take a bulk, if not all, of the Panthers’ first-team associates throughout next week’s necessary minicamp and consequently training school.
” For me, it has to do with making it. I’m grateful to have the chance that I have. To be able to come here and belong of this company,” Young stated. “I still believe it’s a procedure. I’m grateful to be accepted by the group. It’s a remarkable locker space, a terrific group of people. … I wish to continue with that. It’s not something you’re simply entitled to.”
Follow U.S.A. TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon on Twitter @TheTylerDragon
