QB Bryce Young, CAR (2 Viewers)

[Bri]

Jacob Gibbs has been rocking videos of every QBs cut ups. They're fantastic.
I forget exactly what but Young was like great in short passes, good at medium, and not good deep.
It's about as honest a review as we've ever seen. Here's the videos, here's the stats from what you just saw.

I thought the light went on for him last year. I sensed a change from trying too hard to skip this I'm just being me. I loved his play in college and thought he was OMG bad but last year gave me pause. I don't think you should count this kid out just yet.

 

[taylormeetstheismann]

If Bryce somehow settles into even being a top-15 NFL QB, it’ll be one of the weirdest and most interesting success stories ever after the winding road he’s been down already.

What’s so unusual about it?

 

[joey]

If Bryce somehow settles into even being a top-15 NFL QB, it’ll be one of the weirdest and most interesting success stories ever after the winding road he’s been down already.

What’s so unusual about it?

First overall draft pick. Plays his entire rookie year. Gets BENCHED his 2nd year, where it seems like the team had already given up on him. I can’t remember another 1st overall QB pick getting benched and come back with the same team (instead of being traded for a “fresh start”).
Can you?

 

[taylormeetstheismann]

FWIW…

Several overall first picks at the quarterback position have been benched, including Terry Bradshaw, JaMarcus Russell, Jameis Winston, Troy Aikman, and Bryce Young.

Here's a more detailed look:
Terry Bradshaw: Benched as a rookie after poor performance in his first few starts.
JaMarcus Russell: Benched during his third season after struggles.
Jameis Winston: Benched in his fourth season, later returning to the starting role ESPN says.
Troy Aikman: Although not benched in the traditional sense, Aikman's rookie season was not successful.
Bryce Young: In 2024, the Carolina Panthers benched him for Andy Dalton after a poor start to his NFL career.

 

[joey]

FWIW…

Several overall first picks at the quarterback position have been benched, including Terry Bradshaw, JaMarcus Russell, Jameis Winston, Troy Aikman, and Bryce Young.

Here's a more detailed look:
Terry Bradshaw: Benched as a rookie after poor performance in his first few starts.
JaMarcus Russell: Benched during his third season after struggles.
Jameis Winston: Benched in his fourth season, later returning to the starting role ESPN says.
Troy Aikman: Although not benched in the traditional sense, Aikman's rookie season was not successful.
Bryce Young: In 2024, the Carolina Panthers benched him for Andy Dalton after a poor start to his NFL career.

So 5 other dudes you can think of in the past 50 years...and you’re arguing that Bryce’s path is not unusual? It’s certainly not typical.
I guess my use of “most” and “ever” should’ve been “top 5 most” and “in recent history”?

 

[Marauder]

FWIW…

Several overall first picks at the quarterback position have been benched, including Terry Bradshaw, JaMarcus Russell, Jameis Winston, Troy Aikman, and Bryce Young.

Here's a more detailed look:
Terry Bradshaw: Benched as a rookie after poor performance in his first few starts.
JaMarcus Russell: Benched during his third season after struggles.
Jameis Winston: Benched in his fourth season, later returning to the starting role ESPN says.
Troy Aikman: Although not benched in the traditional sense, Aikman's rookie season was not successful.
Bryce Young: In 2024, the Carolina Panthers benched him for Andy Dalton after a poor start to his NFL career.

So 5 other dudes you can think of in the past 50 years...and you’re arguing that Bryce’s path is not unusual? It’s certainly not typical.
I guess my use of “most” and “ever” should’ve been “top 5 most” and “in recent history”?

Well, you're dealing with a population of less than 30 players to start out with so 5 is not an insignificant amount. You're certainly correct to say it's not typical but I think that's mostly because Head Coaches tend to be stubborn with QB's they picked #1 overall.. We've seen lots of them who struggle early in their career on a bad team but the coach sticks with them until the team just gives up on them 3 or 4 or 5 years later. I think a lot of them would have benefited from an early benching.

Funny, I'm an old guy so when I read your post, the first guy that popped into was Bradshaw. I remember that situation well. I think he might have been benched a couple of times (for Terry Hanratty and Joe Gilliam). I've long felt that he benefited from those benchings.

 

[joey]

FWIW…

Several overall first picks at the quarterback position have been benched, including Terry Bradshaw, JaMarcus Russell, Jameis Winston, Troy Aikman, and Bryce Young.

Here's a more detailed look:
Terry Bradshaw: Benched as a rookie after poor performance in his first few starts.
JaMarcus Russell: Benched during his third season after struggles.
Jameis Winston: Benched in his fourth season, later returning to the starting role ESPN says.
Troy Aikman: Although not benched in the traditional sense, Aikman's rookie season was not successful.
Bryce Young: In 2024, the Carolina Panthers benched him for Andy Dalton after a poor start to his NFL career.

So 5 other dudes you can think of in the past 50 years...and you’re arguing that Bryce’s path is not unusual? It’s certainly not typical.
I guess my use of “most” and “ever” should’ve been “top 5 most” and “in recent history”?

Well, you're dealing with a population of less than 30 players to start out with so 5 is not an insignificant amount. You're certainly correct to say it's not typical but I think that's mostly because Head Coaches tend to be stubborn with QB's they picked #1 overall.. We've seen lots of them who struggle early in their career on a bad team but the coach sticks with them until the team just gives up on them 3 or 4 or 5 years later. I think a lot of them would have benefited from an early benching.

Funny, I'm an old guy so when I read your post, the first guy that popped into was Bradshaw. I remember that situation well. I think he might have been benched a couple of times (for Terry Hanratty and Joe Gilliam). I've long felt that he benefited from those benchings.

Right on. You’re saying what I’m saying. Not typical. Unusual. Even surprising (my words) that he’s rebounding when many were already writing him off.

Why am I arguing about Bryce Freakin Young?

 

[taylormeetstheismann]

FWIW…

Several overall first picks at the quarterback position have been benched, including Terry Bradshaw, JaMarcus Russell, Jameis Winston, Troy Aikman, and Bryce Young.

Here's a more detailed look:
Terry Bradshaw: Benched as a rookie after poor performance in his first few starts.
JaMarcus Russell: Benched during his third season after struggles.
Jameis Winston: Benched in his fourth season, later returning to the starting role ESPN says.
Troy Aikman: Although not benched in the traditional sense, Aikman's rookie season was not successful.
Bryce Young: In 2024, the Carolina Panthers benched him for Andy Dalton after a poor start to his NFL career.

So 5 other dudes you can think of in the past 50 years...and you’re arguing that Bryce’s path is not unusual? It’s certainly not typical.
I guess my use of “most” and “ever” should’ve been “top 5 most” and “in recent history”?

Breathe

 

[Faust]

Bryce Young leading with voice -- and Panthers taking notice

 

[Kiddnets]

Not #1 overall picks but I dont think its necessarily awful for a 1st rder to sit for a while - really like the coach and upgrade of weapons. Definitely a path and skills for him to be a top 10 dynasty QB if he develops

 

[Faust]

Ross Tucker Podcast
“He's a specific kind of player…”

“…he does not have a naturally strong arm.”

@GregCosell breaks down Panthers QB Bryce Young:

https://x.com/rosstuckerpod/status/1940742320863007172?s=61