CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bryce Young's biggest takeaway from a recent conversation with NFL legend Tom Brady was being the first pick of the 2023 NFL draft doesn't entitle him to anything.
"I have never thrown an NFL pass in a game,'' the Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback reminded on Monday, the first day of OTAs. "I have no stats, no wins, nothing. We're all on an even playing field. Once you get into the league, where you get drafted, that doesn't entitle me to anything.
"I have to work. I have to work as hard as I can to make sure every day I'm trying to get better, every day I'm improving.