The Facts: Young was moved to first team late during the Panthers' offseason workouts to show what he could do, but on Wednesday, coach Frank Reich took it a step further and called the top pick of the 2023 draft his starter. team late during the Carolina Panthers' offseason workouts to show what he could do, but on Wednesday, coach Frank Reich took it a step further and called the top pick of the 2023 draft his starter. "Yes, he's QB1,' Reich said after the first day of training camp at Wofford College.

Diehards Line: Reich said it's no surprise the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner has taken over the starting job from veteran Andy Dalton this early in his development. "When we decided to pick Bryce, we imagined and saw the vision that we'd be standing here today saying he's QB1,' Reich said. Young, whose only drawback as a prospect before the draft was his size (5-foot-10, 204 pounds), said it's a "huge blessing' to be in the position he's in. Young also acknowledged he "still has a long ways to go,' but overall, the Panthers are more than pleased with the way he's taken command of the offense. Reich saw a lot of "mental carryover' from offseason workouts on Wednesday in terms of the way the former Alabama star adjusted to pressure, got the ball out on time and avoided making big mistakes. Young completed his first three passes in team drills -- two to veteran Adam Thielen -- and four of his last five. He also had three straight misses in group drills, but overall Reich felt Young had a solid day and got rid of the ball on time. Young was at his best late in practice when, under duress, he threw a strike between two defenders to wide receiver DJ Chark for a completion of at least 40 yards. ... Fantasy managers should expect ups and downs. But barring injury, they shouldn't expect Young to lose time to Dalton this year.