Darnold Time

[ForJimmy]

11 minutes ago, Catsfan69 said:

That wasn't what was said.

What was said was we know what happens when he's behind and has to produce.

.Well he showed against the Vikings that even though his recievers were dropping the ball left and right that he could take us 90yds. Including 2 4th down dimes.

He has done it once. The defense  collapsed in overtime. 

 

 

So he did it once and we lost? PJ Walker did that this year against the Falcons. 

[Catsfan69]

12 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

So he did it once and we lost? PJ Walker did that this year against the Falcons. 

Not exactly. 

Sam never got the ball in OT just like Allen never got the ball vs the Chiefs.

Sam didn't lose the game anymore than Josh Allen. 

Phil Snow and the defense collapsed on back to back  possessions.

[ForJimmy]

1 minute ago, Catsfan69 said:

Not exactly. 

Sam never got the ball in OT just like Allen never got the ball vs the Chiefs.

Sam didn't lose the game anymore than Josh Allen. 

Phil Snow and the defense collapsed on back to back  possessions.

That doesn’t count for a comeback win. 
They scored 28 points with 7 of those coming from a punt block TD. So 21 from the offense while Sam had 2 turnovers in a pick and fumble to his 1 TD. He definitely contributed to that loss…

[Catsfan69]

13 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

That doesn’t count for a comeback win. 
They scored 28 points with 7 of those coming from a punt block TD. So 21 from the offense while Sam had 2 turnovers in a pick and fumble to his 1 TD. He definitely contributed to that loss…

Again here was the original statement. 

He's best when there's no must score drives.

"Darnold does ok when the opposing team cant score but if they can it gets ugly. His best games are when there's no must score drives"

 

When in fact he answered the bell more than once last year on must score drives.

is he an all star? Nope. 

does he have all pro physical skills? Yep

has his head and processing been fixed? Most likely not.

is he the best QB on the active roster? Yes by far.

 

Our draft position is shot might as well get behind him and try to win the whole damn thing.

[ForJimmy]

4 minutes ago, Catsfan69 said:

Again here was the original statement. 

He's best when there's no must score drives.

"Darnold does ok when the opposing team cant score but if they can it gets ugly. His best games are when there's no must score drives"

 

When in fact he answered the bell more than once last year on must score drives.

is he an all star? Nope. 

does he have all pro physical skills? Yep

has his head and processing been fixed? Most likely not.

is he the best QB on the active roster? Yes by far.

 

Our draft position is shot might as well get behind him and try to win the whole damn thing.

That’s all fair. I just think people wanting to roll with him next year if he “flashes” during these next few games are destined to repeat history. 

[Catsfan69]

5 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

That’s all fair. I just think people wanting to roll with him next year if he “flashes” during these next few games are destined to repeat history. 

My view is. If he only loses one game and gets to the playoffs then he should get another year at a reasonable rate.

While we still have Matt and while we pick up a second QB in the draft.

I'm not willing to break the bank. Worst case he's a competent backup if this scenario plays out especially if he wins the Wild Card Game. 

I'm also not willing to trade up into the top 2 picks.

 

Again. Darnold loses only 1 game and resigns for cheap. Matt plus Penix or unfortunately maybe Levis at this point and roll.