![]() "But this goes back to even the draft decision. "He's showing everything you want to see," he said. But Reich is not ready to confirm that the starting role will remain the rookie's at this stage of the process. ![]() It is apparent that Young is on track in the eyes of the coach. We're gonna make this switch and move forward.'" You guys are doing it exactly like we wanted. ![]() "At the end of last week, I pulled Bryce aside and Andy and just said, 'Hey, we talked about this from the beginning. "I really didn't want to move it up because I thought things were going the way we wanted. Reich also addressed Young's timeline: "We could have shifted it, we could have moved it up," he admitted. Everything is about what's best for our team, and so this was just the next step."īryce Young has impressed Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich during OTA practices (Image: AP) "We're just trying to get our team ready. Andy has continued to perform at a very high level. It's not something you're just entitled to."Ĭoach Reich has admitted that this is all down to getting the rookie ready for the season starting. It's an amazing locker room, a great group of guys. "I'm grateful to have the opportunity that I have. "For me, it's about earning it," Young said via ESPN. Young's first game reps to prove it is merited will come during next month's three-game pre-season slate. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner will have been expecting such a move but has admitted it is something you must earn rather than be entitled to. All three of last season's starting quarterbacks - Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and P.J. That will no longer be the case now that Young is, as anticipated, listed as the starter. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, whom the franchise signed to a two-year contract the month before picking Young, has been beginning drills with the first unit during the first fortnight of OTAs. Young, 21, was selected number one overall in April's draft and has received the expected elevation to starter after attending two weeks of workouts over this offseason. Bryce Young is out to prove Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich right after being named the team's starting quarterback.
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