Bryce Young analyzes his growth in NFL

Recently elevated to the No. 1 quarterback on the depth chart, Bryce Young is quickly making himself comfortable as the Carolina Panthers quarterback. And the No. 1 overall pick feels like he’s quickly growing into his role in the NFL since getting drafted a little more than a month ago.

Young had no troubles in quickly earning the trust and admiration of his teammates at Alabama, and it seems to be the case for his pro teammates, too. Young gave his teammates and coaches plenty of credit for easing along the transition, too.

“I’m growing and really that’s because of the coaching staff. They’ve done a great job of, as things are going on, of coaching not just on the field, in the meeting room. The players accepting me, pushing me, helping me. Allowing me to feel comfortable with this group. So because of that, I definitely feel like I’ve grown,” Young said.

So far, Young has only been around for optional team activities (OTAs) and minicamp, but just getting the feel and tempo of life as an NFL quarterback will serve Young well.

And he’ll have a chance to keep growing into his role as QB1 in the NFL as training camp comes around and the pads come on.

“I’m feeling more comfortable,” Young said.

Young not changing his approach now that he’s the Panthers’ QB1

The reins of the Carolina Panthers offense are now in the hands of Young but for the 21-year-old quarterback, nothing has changed. Young began taking the first snaps at practice this week, ahead of quarterback Andy Dalton. The move could be temporary or permanent but the former Alabama signal-caller is going to keep the same mentality.

“Not at all,” Young said about whether his mindset has changed since his elevation. “For me, I was just about attacking every day. I try to do everything I can do get better for the team, us as a team, us as a unit. Pushing ourselves to accomplish our goals, regardless of where that’s at, that’s up to the coaches, out of my hands.

“I just want to show up every day to do what I can to help the team.”

Young also shared how he was informed of the coming changes, which came in a one-on-one meeting with Frank Reich.

“Coach just kind of updated me, told me what was going to happen just for, you know, the continuity of practice,” Young said.