Sam Darnold was taken 3rd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, and in that time, he and the Jets struggled. Once a new coaching staff was brought in this year it was very obvious that the Jets wanted to trade him. It finally happened, with the Carolina Panthers as they traded a 2021 6th-round pick, 2022 2nd-round pick, and 2022 4th-round pick. Matt Rhule has shown his faith in Darnold by trading away Bridgewater and not picking Justin Fields in the 1st-round. Let’s take a look at what they have given Darnold.
Darnold did not have much support in New York, and that includes the backfield. Even with the likes of Le’Veon Bell, no RB in the last years with the Jets ever rushed for over 800 yards. There was no balance whatsoever. All of that is changing for Darnold, as he will be joined by Christian Mccaffery, one of the most dynamic RBs in the NFL.
Was Sam Darnold part of the reason that the WRs in New York didn’t succeed? Sure. But the talent of the WR core was not great either. Darnold will be reunited with Robby Anderson, who put up over 100 receptions, over 1500 yards, and 11 TDs in from 2018-19.
Adding to Anderson, DJ Moore is a budding young receiver who has had over 1,100 yards the last two seasons. Although Darnold has not connected with tight ends very much, the Panthers also upgraded their TE position in free agency with Dan Arnold from the Arizona Cardinals.
Even with two very good receivers and a star running back, the Panthers wanted to add more offensive talent in the draft.
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While I may not agree with the decision to pass on Justin Fields and go all-in on Sam Darnold, at least the Panthers are supporting Darnold more than the New York Jets did in three years. OC Joe Brady did wonders for Joe Burrow in their one year together at LSU, and the hope is that Brady and Rhule can fix Darnold’s decision-making.
Darnold was once thought to be the top QB in the draft in 2018, so there were traits that the NFL loved about his game. A change of scenery and more weapons lead to Darnold resurrecting his career much like Ryan Tannehill did after leaving Miami.
As far as fantasy-wise, Darnold would really only be useful in a Super-Flex league. In 1 QB leagues he would not be one of your top 12 to 14 options. As the 2nd QB on your team, I think Darnold could be a real asset, as Bridgewater finished QB19 in 2020.
I believe Darnold has more talent than Bridgewater and will hopefully have Mccaffery for a whole season. Rhule and Brady have made sure to surround Darnold with a load of talent so that he does not have to carry the team just distribute. The Panthers have shown they are 100% behind Darnold, so he can be a QB you can get cheap to fill out the depth at QB in dynasty leagues.
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