Sam Darnold’s Market Value per Spotrac

[ECHornet]

Spotrac is likely the best source for contract related NFL info. Based on their calculations regarding Sam’s performance and age, they expect his value to be equivalent to the #32 QB in the league. 
 

Thought that was interesting. Other than an elite rookie prospect, it seems Sam would be the ideal backup QB according to the most respected contract data site covering the NFL. 
 

Source: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/sam-darnold-25098/market-value/

Edited January 10, 2023 by ECHornet
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[mrcompletely11]

I could be wrong but isnt there already a fairly lengthy thread where we are talking about darnold?

[Harbingers]

I’d pay 5 for darnold for 3 years if he’d take it. I doubt he’ll take it though. 

[DeSim]

He played decent for a backup.  He most likely will not be back though. Regardless of who the next head coach is, they’ll want to bring in their own veteran.

Yes, including if it’s Wilks…I think he’ll bring in a new OC. 

[mrcompletely11]

Just now, Harbingers said:

I’d pay 5 for darnold for 3 years if he’d take it. I doubt he’ll take it though. 

There were dudes just 5 days ago wanting to give him 3 years at 8 per. 

[Waldo]

Just draft a guy and do the on the job learning thing behind a good oline.

Edited January 10, 2023 by Waldo

[mrcompletely11]

Just now, Waldo said:

Just draft a guy and do the on the job learning behind a good oline.

They need a vet and I dont want darnold anywhere near my top ten rookie qb.  fug that noise

[Waldo]

3 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

They need a vet and I dont want darnold anywhere near my top ten rookie qb.  fug that noise

Draft 2 rookies

[ECHornet]

3 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

There were dudes just 5 days ago wanting to give him 3 years at 8 per. 

That was me and you’re misrepresenting what I posted. 
 

I said I’d like to see Darnold brought back for 2-3 years at 5-8mil per year. BUT, I also said the best case scenario would be Darnold having his worst game against the Saints so we could be on the lower end of that range. 
 

Lo and behold, my wish was granted and look where his value is now. 

[mrcompletely11]

Just now, Waldo said:

Draft 2 rookies

I wanted to last draft

[mav1234]

I don't see the point in bringing him back when there are likely others with more experience to serve as a bridge out there for similar costs, but if his familiarity with the team etc means we get him cheapish and the new coach feels he's a good bridge to a young guy, whatever.  I just don't want to see him for more than 5 games. He falls apart after that in a bad way it seems.

[jb2288]

I'd rather just go get Andy Dalton for $3M

[ECHornet]

Just now, jb2288 said:

I'd rather just go get Andy Dalton for $3M

I'd be fine with that too. Cheap back up option with likely similar production. Darnold's age is what makes him a better option imo.

[Bear Hands]

If it's a fairly easy negotiation and we can get him under 5 to compliment a rookie QB deal, then I guess? He's a backup who you can win some games with, depending on the matchup.  

The entire QB market is beyond slim pickings.  The other options are basically Cooper Rush, Gardner Minshew, Mike White, Taylor Heinicke, Jacoby Brissett, Drew Lock & Mason Rudolph.

We don't need to pay Jimmy G or Daniel Jones, those guys can go elsewhere.