Sam Darnold Contract and Bryce

[LinvilleGorge]

3 minutes ago, Joe Bear said:

Sam Howell, Mitch Trubisky, Darian Durant, Matt Baker, T.J. Yates, there's surely a legend hidden in there somewhere.

I loved Durant as a college player but he never had NFL ability (same story with Marquise Williams) I was surprised Yates carved put a decent little backup career for himself too. I didn't think he'd get more than a cup of coffee in the NFL.

[jamos14]

10 minutes ago, jb2288 said:

Why is Sam Howell so loved on this board? dude is absolute cheeks

UNC homers.

 

[LinvilleGorge]

15 minutes ago, jb2288 said:

Why is Sam Howell so loved on this board? dude is absolute cheeks

More physical talent than Bruce and a lot cheaper. Right now I'm desperate to avoid a long-term extension for Bryce.

[SmokinwithWilly]

18 minutes ago, jb2288 said:

Why is Sam Howell so loved on this board? dude is absolute cheeks

He has potential. His year in Washington without a running game and under pressure almost every play he still managed to put up numbers. I'm not saying start him, but as a QB2 with potential, yeah, I like it for the right price. I hold no illusions that he's a franchise QB, but is he better than Dalton with age on his side and opportunity to get better? Yes. It's time to start throwing some darts. 

And let's be real. If Bryce wasn't a Panther, no one on this board would be screaming to trade for him if he was available. 

Edited 6 hours ago by SmokinwithWilly

[mrcompletely11]

18 minutes ago, jb2288 said:

Why is Sam Howell so loved on this board? dude is absolute cheeks

and yet in his only year starting is still comparable if not better than bryces best year.  let that marinate a bit

[LinvilleGorge]

2 minutes ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

He has potential. His year in Washington without a running game and under pressure almost every play he still managed to put up numbers. I'm not saying start him, but as a QB2 with potential, yeah, I like it for the right price. I hold no illusions that he's a franchise QB, but is he better than Dalton with age on his side and opportunity to get better? Yes. It's time to start throwing some darts. 

We gotta be realistic. One, we're probably not spending big money at backup QB. Two, someone like Willis who is likely looking for at least an opportunity for a legit QB competition probably won't be coming here. So what are we left with? Given the choices, Howell checks a lot of boxes.

[SmokinwithWilly]

27 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

We gotta be realistic. One, we're probably not spending big money at backup QB. Two, someone like Willis who is likely looking for at least an opportunity for a legit QB competition probably won't be coming here. So what are we left with? Given the choices, Howell checks a lot of boxes.

And if he doesn't work out, so what. It's not like Bryce's 3k yards are a high threshold to clear. Bryce shouldn't be guaranteed any starting position. He hasn't been consistently good enough. Even if someone not named Howell is brought in and performs better than Bryce, they should get the starting role. This isn't about feelings, it's about wins and you're not going to win many of those averaging less than 200 yards of passing offense a week. 

[Lurk21]

7 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

wasnt directed at you personally just saying the supporters are saying he is "progressing" but at some point he either is the guy or isnt.  His "progression" is at a damn snails pace and you simply cannot afford to ride him out for 5 years hoping he makes a monumental leap.

I wholeheartedly agree!!!

[Lurk21]

5 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

A guy that can move around? With a live NFL arm? Who won't cost a lot?

I mean... I know a guy

 

I tell ppl all the time, if Gino's Smith career can change... so cam Howells. I know a bunch give him hell but the skillset is there...