Reich Encouraged by Bryce Young’s Turnaround After Rocky NFL Start
While walking to dinner in Charlotte with Stanford players, interim head coach Frank Reich had a surprise reunion with Bryce Young, the quarterback he once drafted No. 1 overall for the Panthers. According to WCNC, their time together was cut short when Reich was fired after an early 1-10 start in 2023. Young, who initially struggled, was later benched in 2024 but regained the starting role after Andy Dalton’s injury. He finished the season strong, throwing seven touchdowns with no interceptions in his final three games, including a standout performance in a 44-38 overtime win, renewing hope in his future as Carolina’s quarterback.
