Nick Wright says he'd feel bad 'ripping' Panthers QB Bryce Young because of his size
Nick Wright says he'd feel bad 'ripping' Panthers QB Bryce Young because of his size
The skepticism regarding the size of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young never has, and probably never will, go away.
FOX Sports' Nick Wright was the latest talking head to offer his two cents on the stature of the 5-foot-10, 204-pound passer. While breaking down the state of the NFC South on a recent episode of First Things First, Wright insinuated that people hold back on their criticism of Young due to his measurables.
Take a listen . . .
Concerns about Young's build are, of course, nothing new. Despite being widely considered and selected as the No. 1 overall prospect of the 2023 NFL draft, the former Heisman Trophy winner has been doubted for that very reason since entering the pros.
Young, however, doesn't seem to be bothered by that talk—as he stated back in February on the Dan Patrick Show.
"I don't mind, at all," Young said of the jokes about his size. "I've seen some, like, hilarious stuff about my height. Like, it's fine. Again, I'm used to it. I embrace it.
"But I only know one way to play football. So I've never had to adjust, I've never had to, like, 'Okay, dang, this is way different now.' This is just how I know how to play the game."
He played the game awfully well in the final 10 outings of this past season—where he threw for 2,104 yards while totaling 20 touchdowns and only six interceptions. Young, even with his "limitations," also finished the year with just one batted pass—the fewest among all quarterbacks with at least 200 passing attempts in 2024.
So don't feel bad, Nick—because Bryce certainly doesn't.
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