No. 1 Pick Bryce Young Named Panthers Starting Quarterback

The rookie signal-caller has won the starting job for Carolina and will be under center when the team takes on Atlanta in Week 1.

It certainly didn’t take long for 2023 No. 1 pick Bryce Young to convince Panthers coach Frank Reich he is ready to start in Week 1 on the road against the Falcons.

On Wednesday, after just one practice, the former Heisman trophy winner was named “QB 1” for Carolina. 

After beating out veteran signal-caller Andy Dalton for the job, Young said this will not change his daily preparation as he looks forward to mastering his role as a starting signal-caller at the next level.

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“I want to do everything I can to play whatever role it is that I am called upon to do, and that means a lot and for me,” said Young. “It doesn’t change my approach and I will take things day-by-day … We are in this as a team ‘together’ and I want to do the best I can to master my role.”

According to reports, Young was impressive in his practice, showing a strong rapport with veteran wideout Adam Thielen on several throws. The former Alabama standout has displayed a solid grasp of Reich’s offense.

The Panthers have surrounded Young with a solid receiving corps consisting of Thielen and DJ Chark, as well as emerging third-year wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. who averaged an impressive 17.5 yards per reception last season.