Carolina Panthers made history in the NFL draft as they selected University of Alabama quarterback, Bryce Young, with the top overall pick, making him the first Tide player to go No. 1 overall in the common era (CBS Sports). The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner is seen as a unique QB prospect, and the Panthers are counting on him to change perceptions of the league’s quarterbacks (Yahoo Sports).
Before picking Young, the Panthers built an offense for him (Carolina Panthers). With a strong collection of coaches, a turn-key offensive line, and the kind of passing game the Tide running back Najee Harris referred to as “the Bryce Show,” the Panthers want to set Young up for success (ESPN).
According to the General manager Scott Fitterer, the Panthers have been confident in the selection of Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick since February (Carolina Panthers). Young’s arrival has been highly anticipated by Panthers fans, who will have an opportunity to welcome him at Bank of America Stadium on Friday (Carolina Panthers).
Young’s selection has also received massive news coverage across the United States, including in his hometown of Philadelphia, where the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Philly-born quarterback has been the first overall pick in the NFL draft (Philadelphia Inquirer).
The Panthers have been struggling with stopgap solutions at QB in recent years, and the addition of Young is seen as a game-changer in the franchise’s quest for a Super Bowl title (USA Today). While Young’s ultimate legacy in the NFL remains to be seen, the Panthers are banking on his unique talents to lead them to the promised land.
