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CLUTCH POINTS: REICH "CODDLED" BRYCE YOUNG - PLAYERS & COACHES SPEAK UP - Hobbit99 - 12-06-2023
Some of the "behind the scenes" stuff is finally coming to light. Apparently both players and coaches were poorly served by Frank Reich as the Panthers slowly spiraled into obscurity. THIS according to an article from "Clutch Points" on MSN.com.
https://clutchpoints.com/panthers-news-frank-reich-coddled-bryce-young-players-coaches
Ex-Panthers HC Frank Reich coddled Bryce Young, according to some players, coaches
Before he was fired by the Panthers, many in Carolina's organization felt that Frank Reich was coddling rookie QB Bryce Young.
By Dan Fappiano Dec 6, 2023 at 1:49 PM EST 2 min read
Before he could even finish his first season with the Carolina Panthers, Frank Reich was fired. Many around the Panthers organization weren't impressed with how Reich handled rookie quarterback Bryce Young.
At the beginning of the season, Reich would call out Young in practice and film study. But as the losses mounted up, Reich began to lean off with Young's confidence in mind. Players and coaches felt that Reich coddled Young and overprotected him throughout his tenure, via Joseph Person and Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
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On Reich's final play as Panthers head coach, Young through a check down pass that didn't hit the mark for first down. They would ultimately lose to the Tennessee Titans. After the game, Reich said that Young made a good play and that wide receiver DJ Chark was too far from the line of scrimmage, which infuriated Chark.
At times, numerous coaches wanted to bench Young in favor of Andy Dalton. With the rookie struggling, Dalton at least led a semblance of an offense. However, the concerns never hit Reich's nor ownership's desk. Many coaches couldn't voice their opinions without feeling like, “malcontents.”
Trading up to No.1 for a rookie quarterback should be an all hands on deck process. Of course, everyone in the organization want to see him have success. But the Panthers believed that Frank Reich was more giving Bryce Young the benefit of the doubt rather than coaching him hard and helping him grow. The overall vibes were not conducive to collaboration.
Carolina's next head coach will be tasked with helping Young prove rapidly. But he'll also be asked to hold his quarterback accountable when necessary.
RE: CLUTCH POINTS: REICH "CODDLED" BRYCE YOUNG - PLAYERS & COACHES SPEAK UP - PantherFan007 - 12-07-2023
I'm quite certain there is plenty of blame to go around, but this is something I have suspected for a bit. And, why, you might ask? Well, if it's the team owner's favorite pick, maybe the team owner put pressure on him "not to throw the kid under the bus". Who knows? Not I, that's for sure. But yeah, nothing went as expected this season.
Side note: Mr. and Mrs. Tepper should plan some time away from football for the next.... lets say, five or six years, to give this team time to recover.
RE: CLUTCH POINTS: REICH "CODDLED" BRYCE YOUNG - PLAYERS & COACHES SPEAK UP - Ladypanther - 12-07-2023
(12-07-2023, 08:28 AM)PantherFan007 Wrote: Side note: Mr. and Mrs. Tepper should plan some time away from football for the next.... lets say, five or six years, to give this team time to recover.
Outstanding idea!!!!
RE: CLUTCH POINTS: REICH "CODDLED" BRYCE YOUNG - PLAYERS & COACHES SPEAK UP - Josh21 - 12-08-2023
Great idea 007.
Never seen owners at pro days…