Sam Darnold has no more excuses

[poundaway]

1 hour ago, Krovvy said:

Can someone please explain to me how such an awful quarterback is still given chances? The guy in 50 games has 54 touchdowns, 52 interceptions, and 29 fumbles. He does not belong in the NFL, not even as a backup.

This.  Sam had his chance. 

[Snake]

He's had no excuses for years. I just hope he can manage a game at this point. 

[WOW!!]

Sam didn't have a excuse last year. 

[Jon Snow]

I keep telling you folks Sam is fighting for a backup spot. He will only start if they can't trade for someone that is still upright.  A rookie would only be competing with PJ to stay off the practice squad.  No joke. 

[CPantherKing]

A rookie LT who doesn't pass block well against NFL level edge rushers would qualify as an excuse.

[OldhamA]

5 hours ago, ENCPantherfan2 said:

Went out a got a great oline coach

Got 3 new linemen

DJ and Robbie are still there

CMC coming back with Chubba and Foreman backing him up

 

This is possibly as good as it gets for Darnold. If he can't produce, he should retire.

Most importantly, we went out and got an actual NFL OC too.

[KSpan]

Has he ever tried to make an excuse?

[rippadonn]

He's very lucky to still be in the NFL. So obviously not a starter.

[Aussie Tank]

None of the drops last year timed up with the routes. Better blocking and a competent offensive scheme should help 

[glenwo2]

Sam Darnold is only here because Fitt IDIOTICALLY decided to pick up his 5th year option.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be getting a chance at all.

Money is the reason Sam is going to be under center, not Merit.

 

[rmoneyg35]

I disagree. Our online improved some sure but Our LT is a rookie who supposed to be a great run blocker. He gave up a few sacks in ncaa play so I wouldn’t be if he does give up more in the nfl. Brady played well at LT not so much at G so he might not be a good G. Bozeman basically had one good year in a run heavy offense. Maybe he keeps playing at that level or maybe he doesnt. We don’t know how well these new offensive linemen will do in a new system and there’s always a chance of injuries.

[CRA]

3 hours ago, OldhamA said:

Most importantly, we went out and got an actual NFL OC too.

Almost the entire offense had career seasons in 2020.   Brady had situational playcalling issues because he was green.  Brady wasn’t actually Sam’s problem.  Sam was Brady’s.   Sam is an O killer. 

[CRA]

3 hours ago, Aussie Tank said:

None of the drops last year timed up with the routes. Better blocking and a competent offensive scheme should help 

It won’t fix what is in between Sam’s ears.  All Sam’s problems exist with time and protection.  Always have.  Since college. 

[PanthersATL]

Darnold is partly why I didn't put a usual $20 on the Panthers winning the SB thus year, even at listed 75/1 or 100/1 odds.

Now watch them actually do it.