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The Athletic Football Show on Bryce Young

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Bryce Young's path to success is extremely narrow because of what his physical profile and physical skill set looks like... I do think that it is a starting point for something that's potentially exciting.
Mentioned at 5:35 – 15:48

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Young's improved processing and deep-ball usage suggest a viable long-term path

Bill Barnwell notes that Bryce Young has shown improved processing speed and a better understanding of how to find space in the pocket, which are critical for his survival given his physical limitations. While Barnwell remains cautious about calling him a top-five passer, he believes Young is demonstrating a viable path to being a long-term answer at quarterback, supported by a more aggressive offensive scheme under play-caller Brad Idzik that has increased deep-ball attempts to 19.4%.

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