A BULKED UP BRYCE YOUNG.....

Last year on the left, yesterday on the right.  If I had gotten hit as many times as he did, I would have bulked up, too. Dude had zero protection the majority of the time. Truth be told, I was surprised to see him show up again this season lol

Panthers QB Bryce Young appears to have bulked up since last season (usatoday.com)




A year of NFL experience isn’t the only thing Bryce Young may have added since last season.

Young and the Carolina Panthers hit the practice field in Charlotte on Monday for their first session of organized team activities. Following the outing, the social media squad posted a few pictures from the afternoon .

The shot of Young—and his arms, in particular—would then catch the attention of quite a few folks over on Twitter/X. But why, you may ask?

Here’s a side-by-side of Young featuring a shot from the 2023 regular-season opener on the left and the one from Monday on the right:  (Above picture)

Almost a year to the day, 2023’s No. 1 overall pick was asked about putting on muscle as he entered the pros.

“For me, I trust the strength and conditioning staff here,” he told reporters back on June 14, 2023. “We have an amazing strength staff that I’ve had the pleasure to work with and will continue to work with throughout the offseason. They do a great job here with not just me, but everybody on the team. So, they’re sending out plans, they’re sending out workouts and they have a plan for me just like they have a plan for everyone. I’m gonna follow their direction.”

By the looks of it, that plan may be working.

Bryce has already proven that he is tough....very tough.  Endured punishment last season that was awful.  Glad to see him getting stronger.  Hope that helps his confidence.  What he went through last year was awful....and I don't think it was his fault.

Buff Bryce warms my heart. I’m with whoever said they’re surprised he showed back up. Got wrecked last year!

Yep, the kid is tough! My respect level went up a LOT for him showing up smiling and making jokes this season, rather than showing up like he was dreading what might come.