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The Carolina Panthers began the NFL’s offseason with a massive trade.
They worked with the Chicago Bears to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, selecting Bryce Young.
Young’s prospect profile has been given mixed reviews, as many have pointed out his size as a potential detriment.
In efforts to try and quell some of the doubters, Adam Thielen recently appeared on the Pat McAfee Show, detailing Young’s journey.
“At the end of the day, you can just tell that he loves the game of football,” Thielen said.
“At the end of the day you can just tell that Bryce Young loves the game of football..
He’s talking about protections like he’s been in the league for 15 years and it’s been really cool to work with him” ~ @athielen19 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/RRXc6rsNUZ
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 7, 2023
Thielen is a nine-year NFL veteran, spending his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings.
During his time with the Vikings, he saw a myriad of different quarterbacks, working most recently with Kirk Cousins.
He’s seen a lot during his tenure, and his comments on the McAfee Show indicate that Young is a different quarterback.
“He’s talking about protections like he’s been in the league for 15 years and it’s been really cool to work with him,” Thielen added.
It appears that Thielen has established a great connection and rapport with Young.
By trading significant capital away for the No. 1 pick, the Panthers made their belief in Young abundantly clear.
Besides adding Thielen, they’ve also taken strides to bolster this offense, adding players via the draft and free agency.
Young seemingly has all of the tools and players around him to succeed in year one.
Now it’s up to him to materialize on this potential, hoping to lead the Panthers to a playoff berth.
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