What will a week 1 loss to the Jets do to Darnold?

[Khaki Lackey]

1 hour ago, iamhubby1 said:

 

Weinke won his first start, then went winless the rest of the year. 1-15 baby.

Having the sole win in the last month of the season is known as a “Rusty Darnold”

[Khaki Lackey]

Ruining your former team’s draft position in known as a “Dirty Rivera.” 
Man, this is good stuff. I kill me.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

If we lose week 1, this place will implode. 

[Scott12345]

If we lose to the jets Panther Nation is gonna meltdown 

myself included 

[glenwo2]

What will a week 1 loss to the Jets do to Darnold?

 

Nothing.  Sam doesn't live or die according to whether he beats the Jets or not.

Does he want to beat them?  I'm sure he does.

But it's not life or death like it is for some panthers fans here it seems.

 

 

[glenwo2]

12 hours ago, Ricky Spanish said:

I think the fanbase and media will make a bigger deal about it than it actually is. 

If we lose to the Jets then I'd be more upset at the defense honestly. No reason a team with no weapons, a rookie QB and a patchwork line should beat us. 

Exactly.  

Sam doesn't play Cornerback, Free or Strong Safety, or Linebacker. 

 

[glenwo2]

12 hours ago, ForJimmy said:

It might hurt his feelings a little bit…

Nah.   

Sam would be more upset if he didn't receive the 2nd half of his couch. 

[cardiackat88.]

Sam will be so utterly devastated that we will have not other choice but to trade out next 10 years worth of 1st round picks so that we can acquire Teddy Bridgewater again.

[Shocker]

I think we beat the Jets but half the Huddle will find something nitpicky to bitchabout

Edited July 15, 2021 by Shocker

[pantherj]

Darnold will just move on to preparing for the next team, so business as usual.

The Panthers fan base will freak out because we have a more talented roster than the Jets, so we essentially under performed. Many fans will take it as sign that we're not as good as they were hoping.

Bottom line, if we lose to the Jets then Darnold likely pooped the bed. Not really a big deal as his fate will be decided by this season, not one game.

[SizzleBuzz]

I'm surprised they aren't holding him out in order to keep his psyche intact...let him start his official Panthers competition in week-2.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Darnold could play well and we still lose.  Now if he throws a couple of picks and fails to move the team then he might warm up his seat some.

Win or lose, I believe it will take more than one game for him to really get his confidence at a good level. 

I think our defense is going to be tough to score against so Darnold doesn't have to be a superstar.  Take what is given to him and let all his playmakers make the plays.

[Mr. Scot]

10 hours ago, Move the Panthers to Raleigh said:

If we lose week 1, this place will implode. 

There are people on here who will implode if we lose in preseason.

Edited July 15, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[glenwo2]

13 hours ago, pantherj said:

Darnold will just move on to preparing for the next team, so business as usual.

The Panthers fan base will freak out because we have a more talented roster than the Jets, so we essentially under performed. Many fans will take it as sign that we're not as good as they were hoping.

Bottom line, if we lose to the Jets then Darnold likely pooped the bed. Not really a big deal as his fate will be decided by this season, not one game.

Actually, pantherj :

7 hours ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

Darnold could play well and we still lose.  Now if he throws a couple of picks and fails to move the team then he might warm up his seat some.

Win or lose, I believe it will take more than one game for him to really get his confidence at a good level. 

I think our defense is going to be tough to score against so Darnold doesn't have to be a superstar.  Take what is given to him and let all his playmakers make the plays.

The Bolded is correct.

 

I think the Defense is going to be the Key here.  

Edited July 15, 2021 by glenwo2