Lots of people are of the idea that the Houston Texans chosen the most effective quarterback within the NFL Draft final yr in C.J. Stroud at No. 2 total.
The reason being that he turned in arguably the most effective rookie season of any quarterback in NFL historical past.
He threw for 23 touchdowns, over 4,000 yards, and had a passer score of 100.8 en path to taking the Houston Texans to the playoffs.
Now, the Carolina Panthers had the chance to draft him at No. 1 total however as a substitute took Alabama quarterback Bryce Younger.
As issues stand proper now, Younger has quite a lot of work to do if he needs to achieve Stroud’s stage.
NFL analyst Greg Cosell lately joined the Ross Tucker Podcast to talk about whether or not or not Younger generally is a high quality NFL starter after a tough rookie yr in Carolina.
“I don’t suppose we all know the reply to that…There are limitations to his sport…He’s tremendous clever and he understands issues very well however now it’s a must to assist him,” Cosell mentioned.
“…due to his measurement and arm there are limitations to his sport…”@GregCosell response when requested if he nonetheless believes Bryce Younger will grow to be a high quality beginning QB within the NFL: pic.twitter.com/VoTL9WoAgk
— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) June 28, 2024
Nonetheless simply 22 years of age, Younger is a really uncooked participant and continues to be discovering his approach.
He threw for lower than 3,000 yards and 11 touchdowns, together with 10 interceptions, as a rookie.
Carolina completed 2-15 final season.
The workforce went out and added a youthful, extra artistic thoughts in former offensive coordinator Dave Canales to be the pinnacle coach.
Carolina additionally added key items reminiscent of Professional Bowl large receiver Diontae Johnson, first-round large receiver Xavier Legette, and main free agent signee in guard Robert Hunt.
At 5-10, Younger is a smaller quarterback that will must take some extra bumps in his second yr.
However with a greater roster and a extra open-minded head coach, he generally is a lot higher in 2024.
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