Okay, so I had this thought stuck in my head about Bryce Young. Was he really worth all the hype? Overrated? I needed to see for myself.
First thing I did? Dug into the tape. I mean, I went back and watched like, a bunch of his college games. Not just the highlight reels, but full games. I wanted to see how he performed under pressure, how he read defenses, all that jazz.
What I looked for:
- Decision-making speed
- Accuracy under duress
- Pocket presence
- Arm strength (obviously)
Honestly? Initially, I was kinda leaning towards the “overrated” side. Some throws were just…off. And he seemed to hold onto the ball too long sometimes, taking unnecessary sacks.
But then I started diving deeper into the context. Who was he throwing to? What was the O-line doing? How was the play calling? Turns out, the supporting cast wasn’t always doing him any favors. Drops, missed blocks, questionable play calls… you name it.
Next step: Comparison time. I started comparing his stats and film to other QBs drafted around his range in previous years. Guys who were considered “can’t miss” prospects. It was interesting to see the similarities and differences.
I even went a little crazy and looked at some advanced stats, you know, stuff like completion percentage over expected (CPOE) and pressure rates. That helped me get a better sense of how much he was really elevating his offense.
My conclusion?
Look, “overrated” is a harsh word. Is Bryce Young a perfect QB? Nah. Does he have areas to improve? Absolutely. But I think the hype around him was at least somewhat justified. He’s got the talent, the football IQ, and the poise to be a good player in the NFL. The big question will be if the team around him can build a system to support him and let his skills shine. It’s easy to call a QB overrated when the situation around him sucks.
So, did I definitively prove he’s not overrated? No way. But I definitely understand the excitement around him a little better now. Only time will tell, right?
