Sam the Cat

9 hours ago, glenwo2 said:

That's a fair assessment. 

I just think that perhaps if it finally all of a sudden clicks for him, it may be for another team and not us.

Though the odds that it does click for him are stacked against him.

But who knows?

Let's see what happens this Sunday.

 

This is by far the Biggest Game of his career. 

Tell that to Gino Smith, Alex Smith, Cousins, Rich Gannon...to name a several.

3 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

I may have missed it on the breakdown, buy that tip-toe sideline pass/catch from Darnold to DJ was one of the prettiest passes I've seen all season.  Was absolutely amazed that DJ was able to catch it and and stay in bounds.  Darnold threw it as perfectly as it could be thrown and still give DJ a chance...

 

We know he has all the physical tools...waiting on him to let the gmae slow down for him. . . Imho.

14 minutes ago, pantherclaw said:

I figured someone would over react to my statement.   

Personally,  if need someone who has to constantly play hero ball, we're fuged.  Even the best make mistakes when playing hero ball.   

Sam is.making strides, and he is certainly capable of.playing at a higher level, as he has the talent to do so. He just needs to be able to trust his oline, and his weapons. 

 

 

 

Every QB needs to be able to rely on his teammates. This is the ultimate team sport. 

I'm not saying Sam is a Franchise guy, but I know the book is not written on him yet. 

Maybe not a franchise guy  (and I still believe he is young enough, talented enough that maybe...)but competent starting QB, yes.

9 hours ago, TLGPanthersFan said:

This teams is in the playoffs? Also this team is gonna get its ass whipped. Cowboys will not let us run in them and Diggs wants some more interceptions from Darnold. Making the playoffs is pointless. 

I am gonna visit this post later...if we make the playoffs.  I think we can beat the boys.

On 12/24/2022 at 11:46 PM, CPcavedweller said:

Darnolds head coaches have included ADAM GASE AND MATT RHULE.

A little hard to call him a bust when he hasn't had a competent coaching staff or front office considering his two head coaches were megalomaniacs who didn't know what they were doing and continuously traded away draft picks, who could've turned into impact players, instead of just playing the game.

Give me Mayer, give me Hyatt, give me Moore, Marshall, and Foreman, along with a competent offensive coaching staff, and then let's see what Darnold can do. 

I have been saying this since he came here.  He still need to improve and prove it on the field but he is on a upward trend for sure.

Sam the Red beard wins  QB1!

He is clicking,  switch is on, let see how he ends the season.   

1 hour ago, WarHeel said:

Some folks on here need to eat some crow. They didn’t even want to see him play this year. As I stated, he’s not the second coming, but we don’t need him to be with this offensive line. 
 

Gwt more weapons for Sammy!

6 hours ago, BIGH2001 said:

Whatever QB we throw out there next year needs a security blanket because he likely won’t be all that great. I’d draft mayer from ND and start there. 

That's what I said last week and half the board si set on gambling on another QB with our 1st round draft pick.  I think we need upgrades onTE, WR, OL...before drafting a QB in current position.

Well,  I don't blame Darnold for this one...He played as well as he could on most part...

On 12/16/2022 at 8:58 AM, KatsAzz said:

Regardless of what you may think of Florida QB Anthony Richardson, I will be surprised if he doesn't get drafted in the 1st rd and earlier than some expect.

You are probably right about that.

41 minutes ago, Wolfcop said:

Now do Josh Allen in college. 

Apples and oranges...Josh Allen played for and with nobodies.  Without him his college team would be one of the worst...Richardson in the other hand played on the top 25 roster.

3years 10-12 mil  contract.  only 2 years guarenteed.

14 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

I really hope we randomly strike gold with a QB.  We could be a flip of the switch contender if we just find the right guy for this team.  Doesn't need to be Peyton, just the right guy to win games for us.  

Where art thou?

It could be Sammy?  Let's see how this season ends.  He could be what Jim McMahon was for the Bears.  

On 12/11/2022 at 3:19 AM, Green-Ghost said:

I think it means the organization is different.  There are several ways this can happen.  The player might be trying harder because he was a failure at the other organization.

the new manager, coaches will be different.  Plays will be different. They might recognize the players “Strengths and Weaknesses “ better.

regarding Mayfield,  I think his stress level changed.  He may have been more worried about losing his job, than just playing to the best of his ability.  He started slow with the Rams.  However, he had little to lose, a lot to gain.  I think he played to the best of his ability, rather than to not lose his job.

 

laziness is the worst enemy to humans.

No, he threw up 40/60 ball in favor of the defense and wr fought and caught it.  Unlike wrs here.

1 minute ago, frankw said:

Weak trolling.

I think Dj is decent wr2....not wr1

I will ask again  would DJ make top three om Seattle wr group?  I think not.

10 minutes ago, Varking said:

It’s this. If we are forced to play ball control smash mouth run game every week and throw for 130 yards a game we are in trouble. Best way to fix that is infuse the QB position with actual talent. 

Who in the draft would better than Darnold in their first year (2023)?  My answer is none as long as they are on the Panthers. We got Jags for pass catcher...Did you see DK, Lockett,and wr3, TEs running routes to get open, coming back for the ball  and fightin to hold on?  Panthers stone hands and feet pass catcher cant get open or when they do drops them.

Not saying Darnold is good...he is servicable and young.  Just get some better coaching with better talents.

4 minutes ago, mc52beast said:

We still need that franchise QB. You aren’t winning SB’s with Sam Darnold as your starter.

I would go TE, DE, LB and RB after that

Darnold or any journeyman QB makes sense...and also see what the Rookie can do.  Our draft position won't allow us to pick top 2-3 QBs  and even if we could they are not as great as the 2023 QBs.

Pass catchers...we need that TE from Notre Dame and another WR....I DJ moore would be WR4 for Seattle....maybe...

Pick a QB from later rounds, we are a running team with good D.

Shenault is by far the wr1!....

1 minute ago, Chad_Cota said:

Sam has all the tools, he just go put it all together 

Better coaching and pass catchers...

3 minutes ago, Proudiddy said:

Way to go get it Sullivan.

 

 

All the pass catcher on this team are jags!!!

I also think our recievers are not that good...DJ would be 2nd wr in a lot of teams...

1 hour ago, panthers55 said:

Let's see how he plays against Seattle on the road and then here against Pittsburgh. He has earned another start but he just showed he can be efficient and do his job. Good start and confidence booster. He isn't worth a contract yet.

Fair take.

1 hour ago, frankw said:

Obviously not serious just ribbing these pro Darnold fans who disappear for months after he's the stastical worst starting QB in years and show back up to crown him after one game. Some people never learn.

We were eating crows and saying it could be because:

1. He is not an NFL  starting QB

2. Coaches suck

3. Our oline woes

4. Injuries (him and other player)

We have been saying this, you haters did not listen.