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Sam Darnold Just Needed Some Good Weapons & Coaching to Reach His Potential
After an electric start to the 2021 season, it appears all Sam Darnold needed to reach his potential was better weapons and coaching
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After being picked third overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, Sam Darnold looked set to take the league by storm and help a struggling New York Jets franchise return to their winning ways. However, three years later, following a series of disappointments and a serious lack of development, the Jets once again sought change, drafting top prospect Zach Wilson second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. This saw an underwhelming Sam Darnold find a new home and opportunity with the Carolina Panthers.
Just three games into the 2021 season, it appears Sam Darnold is making the most of his new situation. Darnold’s solid performances and the Panthers’ subsequent 3-0 record indicate that maybe all Sam Darnold ever needed to thrive was the right environment and supporting cast while New York is on the cusp of an 0-3 start without Darnold.
SAM DARNOLD JUST NEEDED SOME GOOD WEAPONS & COACHING TO REACH HIS POTENTIAL
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The beginning of the 2021 NFL season has shown the world a side of Sam Darnold that had largely been missing in New York. As the brand new Panthers QB continues to impress in his fresh blue threads, Jets fans have to think “what if” considering they put their new rookie QB in a somewhat similar situation. While Zach Wilson won’t have to deal with Adam Gase’s playbook or the unquestionable worst weapons in the league, it’s far from an ideal situation to succeed. However, Darnold has found that in Charlotte, NC
The season has only just begun and matchups have somewhat favored the Panthers thus far yet Darnold seems to have freed himself from past limitations. Surrounded by a better supporting cast and coaching staff, the USC product has found an environment that will finally allow him to reach his true potential with an underrated WR duo to throw to in D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson along with one of the best receiving backs in the league. Plus Joe Brady is the perfect play-caller to get the most out of the 24-year-old.
Sam Darnold shined on TNF
Darnold delivers a dart. #KeepPounding
— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2021
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304 yards in the air, 2 TDs on the ground for Sam Darnold last night. #CARvsHOU pic.twitter.com/B4BQCdHbfJ
— NFL (@NFL) September 24, 2021
Panthers Top 5 Plays vs. Texans
The @Panthers’ Top 5️⃣ plays against the Texans! (via @nflthrowback)
— NFL (@NFL) September 23, 2021
Can Carolina start the season 3-0?
📺: #CARvsHOU -- Tonight 8:20pm ET on @nflnetwork
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Texans Top 5 Plays vs. Panthers
The @HoustonTexans’ 5️⃣ BEST plays ever vs. the Panthers! (via @nflthrowback)
— NFL (@NFL) September 23, 2021
📺: #CARvsHOU -- TONIGHT 8:20pm ET on @nflnetwork
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