Another one falls into the trap that is Sam Darnold

[shaq]

Darnold is overhated in panthers fandom, rightfully so we gave up a lot of draft capital and his picked up his option. With the 49ers supporting cast and great coaching he will look like a solid QB. Will he ever be an elite qb, very very unlikely. Could he be a good backup and solid spot starter on a good team, yes!

[bythenbrs]

This will be a nice, real world lab experiment for how much contribution to success or failure is the coach, roster and system versus the player.  

[KillerKat]

he will have better coaching than fuging Rhule.

[ForJimmy]

Darnold will look like a decent starter on that roster when everything is going fine and the run game is clicking.  As soon as he is pressured or there is pressure on him to deliver he will let them down.  Unfortunately he doesn't have the mental fortitude to handle pressure at the NFL level and not many do.  I've seen him completely shook way to many times on the sidelines to think he can ever be a true franchise QB.  A talented backup on a strong roster sure but that's his ceiling. 

[joemac]

37 minutes ago, NAS said:

 

Everyone thinks they can fix Darnold.  He does throw a nice ball, but unfortunately often to the other team or over the head of the receiver.  

This is like when some women fall in love with bad boys thinking they'll be the ones to reclaim them and make them husband material again.  Darnold is who he is.  He has limited processing ability (probably scored an 18 on the S2 test), no composure under pressure, can't throw receiver open to save his life.

Shanny is going to turn Darnold into an All Pro

[CamWhoaaCam]

16 minutes ago, NAS said:

No, he played like a legitimate backup and put up backup like numbers.  He can't be relied on to carry the team but surrounded by all the talent, he'll have a decent season.  I just don't think it's good enough for the 49ers, they want to be a SuperBowl contender and Darnold can't be counted on for that.

He had a winning record once he took over for Baker. And our offense was only DJ Moore. I don't get the Sam hate on this board.

 

Rhule was his coach. Even Baker played better after he left Rhule. Im not saying Sam Darnold is a pro bowler but the 49ers will still be a top 3 team in the NFC with Darnold at QB.

[CamWhoaaCam]

1 minute ago, joemac said:

Shanny is going to turn Darnold into an All Pro

Yeah im not sure people realize the situation Darnold will be in. As long as he doesn't make mistakes that offense will be just fine. If he plays well they will win a lot of games and he will definitely be in consideration for all pro.

 

Once again you can put any average QB with the 49ers and they will win a lot of games. A rookie almost had them in the SB. That team is loaded with talent. It's going to be hard for Darnold to fail given all the talent and coaching he has around him.

[ForJimmy]

Just now, CamWhoaaCam said:

Yeah im not sure people realize the situation Darnold will be in. As long as he doesn't make mistakes that offense will be just fine. If he plays well they will win a lot of games and he will definitely be in consideration for all pro.

 

Once again you can put any average QB with the 49ers and they will win a lot of games. A rookie almost had them in the SB. That team is loaded with talent. It's going to be hard for Darnold to fail given all the talent and coaching he has around him.

Do you think he starts over Lance week 1?

[TLGPanthersFan]

46 minutes ago, CanadianCat said:

If anyone can is Shannahan. 

And to be honest, I hope he does. I liked Sam. He had to play with 2 shitty teams. 

Unfortunately he was one of the reasons the teams were shitty. 
 

[NAS]

13 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

I don't get the Sam hate on this board.

Why is everything love or hate.  I'm just calling it like I see it, I wish him the best.

[TLGPanthersFan]

13 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

He had a winning record once he took over for Baker. And our offense was only DJ Moore. I don't get the Sam hate on this board.

 

Rhule was his coach. Even Baker played better after he left Rhule. Im not saying Sam Darnold is a pro bowler but the 49ers will still be a top 3 team in the NFC with Darnold at QB.

Because he effing sucks. 

[CamWhoaaCam]

10 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

Do you think he starts over Lance week 1?

Yes.

 

I think there was a report if im not mistaken saying he is QB 1 right now because Lance/Purdy are coming off injuries.

 

Im not even sure Lance will be on the team week 1. They will probably trade him.

[1st down]

Not denying that Darnold has some talent, but he is easy to rattle once the pressure starts getting to him. You can have every skill player around him be an all-pro, but if he starts to panic, things will go south quickly. Wish him the best, though. Seems like a good guy.

[LinvilleGorge]

Yeah, we know he's an extremely talented thrower of the football. That's how he keeps getting work. But if that was all that mattered when it came to playing QB Jamarcus Russell would be the GOAT.