Frank Reich explains his approach regarding coaching Bryce Young recently: 'Do less'
After starting the season 0-5, Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich clarified his approach to rookie quarterback Bryce Young. He said he wants the game to be simpler for him moving forward, confirming reports from CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones early Sunday that the Panthers were trying to get Young to do more by […]
After starting the season 0-5, Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich clarified his approach to rookie quarterback Bryce Young.
He said he wants the game to be simpler for him moving forward, confirming reports from CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones early Sunday that the Panthers were trying to get Young to do more by doing less.
“Every coach would tell you, when you’re 0-5, what’s the answer? Do more? No. The answer is to do less,” he said. “Every coach. The history of the NFL. Hey, we’re 0-5, we’re 0-3, we’re 0-4—do less. Do less. Does that mean you gave him too much? Maybe, maybe not. I don’t know the answer to that.
“I just know we gotta get better. So, that’s what we do as coaches. Not for the quarterback, but for the whole team. We did it on offense, we did it on defense, we did it on special teams. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Do the basics. Let the players play fast. Sometimes, it takes that to do it. And sometimes, that was the answer, and that’s why. Sometimes, it just works out to get you back on track and in rhythm.”
The simplified offense yielded mixed results against the Detroit Lions. Young threw two interceptions, but he also threw three touchdowns (the most he's thrown in a single game).
There were moments of brilliance, often followed by confusing decisions that yielded negative results. That is just life with a rookie quarterback. At least, that is how Reich explained it.
"Nobody plays a perfect game," Reich said. "So, that’s a conversation we’ve had—we gotta move on to the next play. If you make a mistake, just move on to the next play.
“We all know this guy is incredibly mature and has a great perspective. We know he’s hard on himself like all great players are. So, I just think that’s all normal and part of the process.”
The process has been a winless and painful one for Young. But in a simpler offense, maybe he can finally find some solid ground to stand on. For Reich, that is the hope.
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