SWATeam Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Really? Not the preseason stats thing again. He's certainly basing his opinion on many other factors. I like Darnold and he has looked fine, but that quote was certainly major hyperbole based on what he has shown so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, SWATeam said: I like Darnold and he has looked fine, but that quote was certainly major hyperbole based on what he has shown so far. He put himself out there with a strong opinion and he acknowledged that he's been wrong before as he could be this time. I wouldn't call that hyperbole at all. At any rate, we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Really? Not the preseason stats thing again. He's certainly basing his opinion on many other factors. Considering the time stamp, I'm assuming he was talking about the game tonight. Not sure what else he could be talking about, unless he's talking about practices, which count for little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, Doc said: Considering the time stamp, I'm assuming he was talking about the game tonight. Not sure what else he could be talking about, unless he's talking about practices, which count for little. He wasn't basing it on statistics such as YPA is the point regardless of whether it's tonight or the entire preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: He wasn't basing it on statistics such as YPA is the point regardless of whether it's tonight or the entire preseason. Then what was he basing it on? The nebulous "it" factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, Doc said: Then what was he basing it on? The nebulous "it" factor? Probably his eye test. Did you watch the game or just read the box score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeSomeProcess Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Darnold when in rythm is dangerous, he gets it out quick. However, when he holds the ball, it seems like he does know what to really do, especially when pressured. He’s made some nice runs this preseason when pressure but haven’t seen the wow throw. When decisive with the ball, he could be the next garapallo, if not it looks like a Pennington clone. Hell Trent looked good until defenses squated on those short throws and was pitied after that. Just to be clear Darnold is 100 times the prospect of Trent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, SWATeam said: Probably his eye test. Did you watch the game or just read the box score? Both. And just watched YouTube video of every throw of his tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Doc said: Both. And just watched YouTube video of every throw of his tonight. I like him. Shows good accuracy- especially on the move. Really nice footwork as well. But to say that- "I can't see how anyone could watch Sam Darnold and not think he's going to be a gigantic star" is silly based on what he has shown so far. I'd say he has intriguing potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 7:19 PM, KellyToTasker said: At least Bridgewater is showcasing himself for another opportunity. The problem for the Jets and Bridgewater at the moment is the market for a high priced starting QB is slim. Almost every team in the NFL is either settled on a starter they like. The main exception is Buffalo, and I think Buffalo is content with what they have on the roster (a future star - they hope, and a couple guys who can - they believe - win games with a good supporting cast). Nobody is going to give up a high draft pick for a backup, and nobody will want to pay a high price to replace someone they like as a starter and has the advantage of having been with the team through training camp. The Jets are either going to have to accept a trade for less than they think Bridgewater is worth, or hold on to him and hope somebody's starter goes down leaving the team with a backup that they really don't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 There's no way Sam can be the man. He had a 50% completion percentage tonight. That doesn't translate well in the NFL??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 hours ago, TigerJ said: The problem for the Jets and Bridgewater at the moment is the market for a high priced starting QB is slim. Almost every team in the NFL is either settled on a starter they like. The main exception is Buffalo, and I think Buffalo is content with what they have on the roster (a future star - they hope, and a couple guys who can - they believe - win games with a good supporting cast). Nobody is going to give up a high draft pick for a backup, and nobody will want to pay a high price to replace someone they like as a starter and has the advantage of having been with the team through training camp. The Jets are either going to have to accept a trade for less than they think Bridgewater is worth, or hold on to him and hope somebody's starter goes down leaving the team with a backup that they really don't like. THey should just hold onto Bridgewater for now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 5 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I see a lot of Phillip Rivers in him. The awkward delivery that somehow works. The good, but not great arm. A pocket passer that relies on timing. A bit more athletic and not quite as vocal as Rivers. Both are good leaders though from everything I've heard. I think he'll have a similar career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SoTier Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Well, at least Darnold threw some passes more than 10 yards beyond the LOS in this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) He looks accurate and he can read defenses. I'm still waiting to see if he can stretch the field. He made a few rookie mistakes and hasn't made any wow plays yet. His near-interception on 3rd down was very similar to the interception he threw last week. Teams will sit on the short throws in the regular season and Darnold will have to show them he can beat that. I see all the top 4 QBs as 50/50 shots to make it and they all still have something to prove. Darnold needs to prove he can stretch the field. Mayfield needs to prove he can look past his first read. Rosen needs to prove he can handle adversity. Allen needs to prove he can be consistent. Edited August 25, 2018 by HappyDays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Starr Almighty said: There's no way Sam can be the man. He had a 50% completion percentage tonight. That doesn't translate well in the NFL??? Russell Wilson just threw 11 for 21...are you wishfully thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloButt Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I'm a USC fan and it kills me the Jets got him. He had a bad year with turnovers last year but I think he is going to be a great player for them for the next decade. We just need to hope Josh Allen is the guy for us and it won't matter. Darnold will make turnovers but I don't think it'll be as bad as he was last year. Coaching will improve him. I think it's going to be the Allen/Darnold era when Brady hangs em up soon! GO BILLS (from So. Cal)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 20 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: Russell Wilson just threw 11 for 21...are you wishfully thinking? Actually I was mocking the NFL experts that were killing Allen for having a 56% completion percentage...guess it wont over your head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 12:11 AM, BuffaloSol said: Obviously is racially motivated..... Bowles is black though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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