That 10-second clip is the epitome of Bryce Young: the ultimate teammate, with the ability to lock in at a moment’s notice. It’s the true Young which Milroe saw up close every day for two years.
“Your quarterback has to be the most locked-in guy on the team, and it’s key with the success rate at quarterback, you’ve got to have that loose focus mentality,” Milroe explained. “He has that.
There is a preconceived notion, arising from an unfounded narrative, that quarterbacks must be loud, brash, and emotional. Some are, and it works for them. Young takes a different approach, tapping into that emotional, fiery side when needed, but never letting it be his baseline. It forged a mindset that Milroe saw up close, and more importantly, saw how it could be successful for the future Heisman winner and No. 1 overall pick.
“Not every quarterback is the same; we’re all different, and so that happens to be Bryce,” posed Milroe. “He’s special and unique.