Carolina Panthers

Why Bryce Young is ready to handle the burden of being a franchise QB

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich watches quarterback Bryce Young during the Carolina Panthers’ minicamp. (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich watches quarterback Bryce Young during the Carolina Panthers’ minicamp. (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Young enters his first NFL training camp with tremendous momentum.

The rookie quarterback served as the first-team signal-caller throughout mandatory minicamp, and it seems like it’s just a matter of time before first-year head coach Frank Reich anoints Young as the starting quarterback for Week 1’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Panthers Bryce Young practices during Carolina Panthers practice in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, June 1, 2023.
Panthers Bryce Young practices during Carolina Panthers practice in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, June 1, 2023. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

On the first episode of the “Processing Blue” podcast, host Langston Wertz Jr. and Panthers beat writer Mike Kaye discuss Young’s quick rise up the depth chart and his responsibilities as the impending face of the franchise. Plus, Kaye breaks down Brian Burns’ contract extension outlook, a weakness in the secondary and potential changes along the offensive line. The duo also takes a look at the three most overlooked players on the roster entering training camp.

The weekly podcast can also be heard on Apple and Spotify.

More training camp reading:

Panthers’ 53-man roster projection: How many RBs and WRs will Carolina keep after camp?

Panthers training camp storylines: Young’s growth, Reich’s second chance top the list

Panthers training camp: Corral, Shenault among returning players competing on roster bubble

How Panthers lineman went from loading Amazon trucks to signing with hometown team

Bryce Young is built for starting role: 5 takeaways on Panthers rookies

This story was originally published July 26, 2023 at 6:30 AM.

Mike Kaye
The Charlotte Observer
Mike Kaye writes about the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer. He also co-hosts “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast” for The Observer. Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA). His reporting has also received recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News. Support my work with a digital subscription
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