Bryce Young not Happy

That has to be one of the player's kids....the helmet doesn't even fit.

OMG, he's SO small. Holy $hit. 

He is listed as 5'10".  Might have to put some weight on him

holy shit. I could have plated QB in the NFL. 

The Panthers bet the franchise on Mini-Me.

I never quite got the hype for this guy. Alabama QB, extremely small, what could go wrong?

Oh my he might have a problem 

@"kmillard" said: I never quite got the hype for this guy. Alabama QB, extremely small, what could go wrong?

LOL that's been my argument from the outset on this guy. But every analyst out there thinks this is the greatest QB prospect since sliced bread and he is going to dice up the league as "Steph Curry on grass." Like I said, I'm just happy it wasn't the Vikings having to make a decision on whether to draft Bryce Young or not. I'll be shocked if that guy is playing 12 games a season.

Listen, he's a talented kid that has some strong intangibles. It why he went first overall. But to the layperson's eyes, its a jolt to see how small he is at an NFL practice. At least for me it was. I look at that and think 'How?'. From all accounts, he's just an awesome kid. I'm rooting for the little fella. But if I'm his Dad and see him out there in the NFL, I'm like, 'Holy shitballs'. 

I'm not saying he can't succeed, I'm just wondering how the hell he's going to accomplish it. Maybe we'll all be surprised.

@"StickyBun" said: Listen, he's a talented kid that has some strong intangibles. It why he went first overall. But to the layperson's eyes, its a jolt to see how small he is at an NFL practice. At least for me it was. I look at that and think 'How?'. From all accounts, he's just an awesome kid. I'm rooting for the little fella. But if I'm his Dad and see him out there in the NFL, I'm like, 'Holy shitballs'. 

I'm not saying he can't succeed, I'm just wondering how the hell he's going to accomplish it. Maybe we'll all be surprised.

Well, it wouldn't surprise me at all if he has a great career. He has everything but size. But I think those who dismiss his size as a non-factor are wrong too. It will be a factor long term IMO. 

But yeah, he looks 11 years old in this clip. 

My take when I watched all-play vids from his Alabama games was that he has a really good processor and decent arm talent.  He's the best in this class above the neck.

The problem I saw was that his athleticism and ability to scramble are nowhere near that of undersized guys who've succeeded at NFL quarterback--e.g. Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, maybe Doug Flutie.  It's hard to come up with a lot of names.  

When you are that small you have to bring that element to your game.  A tiny man getting crushed in the pocket by 300 lb linemen on a regular basis is going to struggle, presuming he doesn't just succumb to injuries.  I just don't see it working out.  Maybe if the Panthers build the best oline in football in front of him he could succeed.

Meanwhile...

Will Levis in his first practice 🎯

(🎥: @MikeHerndonNFL) pic.twitter.com/BBBkIq45Lf

— PFF (@PFF) May 13, 2023

@"MaroonBells" said: Meanwhile...

Will Levis in his first practice 🎯

(🎥: @MikeHerndonNFL) pic.twitter.com/BBBkIq45Lf

— PFF (@PFF) May 13, 2023

Ok, but this means nothing. Its May. Time will tell with all of these guys.

My only comment is that Young is really small. I have no idea how any of these guys will do, but highlights from May OTAs is what really? Next to nothing?

@"MaroonBells" said: Meanwhile...

Will Levis in his first practice 🎯

(🎥: @MikeHerndonNFL) pic.twitter.com/BBBkIq45Lf

— PFF (@PFF) May 13, 2023

I really wanted us to take a chance on this guy.   Oh well, I guess we're still Super Competitive.   Sigh. :/

@"comet52" said: My take when I watched all-play vids from his Alabama games was that he has a really good processor and decent arm talent.  He's the best in this class above the neck.

The problem I saw was that his athleticism and ability to scramble are nowhere near that of undersized guys who've succeeded at NFL quarterback--e.g. Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, maybe Doug Flutie.  It's hard to come up with a lot of names.  

When you are that small you have to bring that element to your game.  A tiny man getting crushed in the pocket by 300 lb linemen on a regular basis is going to struggle, presuming he doesn't just succumb to injuries.  I just don't see it working out.  Maybe if the Panthers build the best oline in football in front of him he could succeed.

Brees and Wilson were uber dependent on a great O-line opening throwing lanes.  Wilson also made plays with his ability to get out of the pocket and keep his eyes downfield.  But if you can't hit that slant, the defense has an extra defender or two on the field.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Meanwhile...

Will Levis in his first practice 🎯

(🎥: @MikeHerndonNFL) pic.twitter.com/BBBkIq45Lf

— PFF (@PFF) May 13, 2023

Ok, but this means nothing. Its May. Time will tell with all of these guys.

My only comment is that Young is really small. I have no idea how any of these guys will do, but highlights from May OTAs is what really? Next to nothing?