Bryce Young never lacked talent in choosing Alabama football.
He accomplished the high school experience at a powerhouse institution (Mater Dei) in California, including a state championship. The “good ones” are fine with getting their feet through the door, but the “great ones” want to kick it down.
Young did not beat out Mac Jones for the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback job in 2020; however, the freshman learned the program’s culture. He embraced his role, absorbed information from Jones, and became a team player under Nick Saban.
Alabama lost a lot of offensive talent to the NFL Draft, but it possessed a sophomore quarterback ready for the moment.