Bryce Younger had a tricky process of turning into the face of a franchise and making his group a playoff contender when the Carolina Panthers chosen him No. 1 total within the 2023 draft out of Alabama.
Whereas he confirmed indicators of promise, the Panthers struggled.
The group misplaced 11 of its first 12 video games, resulting in the dismissal of head coach Frank Reich throughout his first season.
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Bryce Younger of the Carolina Panthers walks off the sphere after dealing with the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville. (Silas Walker/Getty Photos)
Veteran broad receiver Adam Thielen, who was additionally taking part in in his first yr with the Panthers, stated the previous Alabama standout confirmed indicators of promise and can proceed to develop with the proper personnel round him.
“I feel he grew a ton. I feel he grew as an individual,” Thielen advised Fox Information Digital as he prepares for the Hilton Grand Holidays Event of Champions. “I feel he grew as a participant. I feel his maturity degree actually amped up all year long, and you might see it. I feel he’s bought numerous instruments, clearly, to be drafted first total. And he’s bought numerous expertise.
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Bryce Younger of the Carolina Panthers in the course of the nationwide anthem previous to a recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (Perry Knotts/Getty Photos)
“I feel he actually realized loads about himself and adversity and the best way to take care of it. I feel it’s solely going to learn him in the long term. When you put the proper individuals round him, from a corporation perspective and gamers, I feel the sky’s the restrict for him, and I’m excited to see what he does.”
Younger completed with 2,877 passing yards and 11 landing passes this season.
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Adam Thielen of the Carolina Panthers prepares to take the sphere previous to a recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Discipline Nov. 9, 2023, in Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty Photos)
The Panthers’ subsequent coach will probably be anticipated to develop the younger quarterback into the star he’s anticipated to change into.
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