Sam Darnold Articles - Page 13

The Carolina Panthers traded for Baker Mayfield this offseason, prompting the discussion of who will start at quarterback. The Panthers already had Sam Darnold in place, who ironically, was the QB drafted two picks after Mayfield in the 2018 NFL Draft. Recent reports from Panthers camp have suggested that Mayfield is running away with the […]

Head coach Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers had a 2021 season that left much to be desired. The team finished with a record of 5-12. They finished last in the NFC South and looked to be a team struggling to find their way. Since the end of last season, the Panthers have made several […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is not yet ready to name their starting QB amid the intense battle between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, and for good reason. Rhule emphasized that the important thing for the Panthers is to determine the “right guy” for the job, and if it means taking their time and […]

The Carolina Panthers made it clear that there would be a quarterback competition with incumbent Sam Darnold at training camp and the NFL preseason following the franchise’s trade for then-Cleveland Browns signal-caller Baker Mayfield. However, recent reports seemed to indicate that that wasn’t the case. Darnold’s name has been floated in trade rumors, with the […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule had already made it clear that he will not be making a decision on the quarterback battle between Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield until at least after the team finishes its preseason game on Aug. 19 against the New England Patriots. Even if Mayfield ultimately gets the QB1 gig […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield earlier this offseason, he seemed destined to become the starting quarterback in Carolina. But head coach Matt Rhule was hesitant to announce an official starter. He recently revealed that QB1 will announced sometime after the Panthers’ Aug. 19 game against the New England Patriots. However, that doesn’t mean there […]

Carolina Panthers fans can expect the Baker Mayfield-Sam Darnold QB competition to be settled following the team’s August 19th preseason game against the New England Patriots. At least, that is what Matt Rhule announced in reference to the looming QB1 decision, per ESPN. “I’m not putting a timetable on the quarterback position until after we […]

As training camp continues for the Carolina Panthers, the battle for the starting quarterback job continues to heat up. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have both shown good and bad traits throughout the first week. On Friday, the two quarterbacks split the first-team reps on the Panthers’ offense. This comes as a change as on […]

The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield in a trade a few weeks ago. As a result, it is unclear who will take the reins as QB1 this season. Sam Darnold recently said that Mayfield and him are ‘cool’ off of the field. But there is certainly a quarterback competition between them between the lines. Panthers […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns, many assumed Mayfield would  become the starting QB for Carolina. However, there is a quarterback competition brewing between Sam Darnold and Mayfield. Darnold recently commented on the competition between him and the former Browns’ QB, per NFL.com. “It’s always fun to compete and to […]

Baker Mayfield finally got the fresh start he was looking for after getting traded to the Carolina Panthers during the offseason. The starting job appears to be his to lose, though he’ll face competition from the likes of Matt Corral and Sam Darnold. After this season, however, Mayfield will be a free agent, and the […]

One of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason has been Baker Mayfield. The former top pick in the 2018 draft fell out of good graces with the Cleveland Browns organization. The franchise elected to take the risk and move on from Mayfield and trade for DeShaun Watson. The writing was clearly on the wall […]

Sam Darnold and Robbie Anderson both started off their careers with the New York Jets, with the latter arriving two years before the team selected a highly-touted Darnold as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Both players are now with the Carolina Panthers, and at this point, Anderson could not help […]

After months of speculation about what the Carolina Panthers plan to do at quarterback next season, they finally made their move to trade for former Cleveland Browns starter Baker Mayfield. The Panthers didn’t give much, surrendering just a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick to get the former number one overall selection, with the financial split of […]

The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. Cleveland got a 5th round pick in return for the quarterback, per Ian Rapoport. There has been speculation about a Mayfield trade for months. That speculation turned to expectancy when he requested a trade out of Cleveland after the Browns acquired Deshaun Watson. […]

The offseason was quite a rollercoaster, or, should I say, carousel, for NFL quarterbacks. Trades were flying, players entered (and exited) retirement, and rookies entered the league. However, through it all, Baker Mayfield has yet to find his place of employment for the 2022-2023 season. Most recently, the Cleveland Browns quarterback has been the topic […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping for a better go of things in the 2022 season following a disappointing campaign last year. Matt Rhule will be coaching for his job, and the team will be hoping Christian McCaffrey can stay on the field and play a big role offensively. After moving on from Cam Newton in […]

Baker Mayfield has been one of the most discussed names during the NFL offseason. The Cleveland Browns quarterback enjoyed a sold 2020 season but dealt with a mixture of underperformance and injuries during 2021. Cleveland then made the controversial decision to acquire Deshaun Watson and Mayfield ultimately requested a trade. The Carolina Panthers have been […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson posted a cryptic Tweet on Saturday. Anderson, a 6-year NFL veteran, announced that he is considering retirement. https://twitter.com/chosen1ra/status/1535657189226033155?s=20&t=guhA0urFaesye2V-HefDzw It should be emphasized that Anderson said he is just thinking about retirement. So this is not an official retirement announcement. Nonetheless, the news comes as a shock. There were no […]

It’s been a rocky career for Sam Darnold, to say the least. After struggling with the New York Jets, the young quarterback was given new life after being traded to the Carolina Panthers. He didn’t live up to expectations, making his future with the franchise rather murky. Even so, the coaching staff reveals their stance […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold hasn’t had the career many expected him to have in the NFL. The third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Darnold was traded from the Jets to the Panthers in 2021. Despite the disappointing start, Darnold remains confident in his abilities via Pro Football Talk. Sam Darnold confident he […]

The Carolina Panthers continue to wander the quarterback dessert with nary an oasis in sight. As things stand, it’s still Sam Darnold navigating them through the sand. That’s what Panthers GM Scott Fitterer corroborated in a recent interview with Mike Florio on his PFT podcast. Via Pro Football Talk: “Sam is the number one guy […]

Matt Corral did not get selected as early as what many believed in the 2022 NFL Draft, as he only heard his name in the third round when he was taken by the Carolina Panthers as the draft’s 94th overall selection. Nevertheless, finally making it to the NFL brought joy to Corral, who now thinks […]

Ever since Cam Newton departed for the first time, the Carolina Panthers have had issues finding their next quarterback of the future. While the 2022 NFL Draft certainly provided quite a few interesting storylines to follow with its drafted QBs, the Panthers may have lucked into finding their next starter. Tied to pretty much every […]

The Carolina Panthers ‘ 2021 season didn’t go as planned, particularly at the quarterback spot with former first-round pick Sam Darnold, who arrived in Charlotte with a chance to revive his career. Things looked good at first, though injuries and ineffectiveness quickly turned a promising start into a forgettable campaign. Understandably, Carolina has done their […]

New Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo might want to schedule some more media training in the near future, as his comments on Tuesday will leave the entire fanbase outright confused. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, McAdoo randomly declared that Sam Darnold would be Carolina’s starting quarterback in 2022. It seems to have taken […]

Following another disappointing season in 2020-2021, the New York Jets had a decision to make. The organization decided to move on from starting quarterback Sam Darnold in the offseason. The move made room for Zach Wilson the team’s second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He filled the vacancy in New York as the […]

The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback situation was anything but ideal this past season. Carolina started off hot out of the gate, led by former New York jets signal-caller Sam Darnold, who looked to be resurrecting his career after a much-needed change of scenery. However, the wheels fell off after a 3-0 start, and the team went […]

Sam Darnold’s status with the Carolina Panthers has been up in the air even before the off-season officially started. After a lackluster first season with his new team, there are fans that want the team to upgrade their quarterback. Whiffing on Deshaun Watson only made the clamor for it louder. According to a former NFL […]

The Carolina Panthers have won just five games in back-to-back seasons and at this point, they desperately need a new quarterback to right the ship and get this team back into contention. Carolina remains interested in Houston Texans signal-caller Deshaun Watson and with his legal issues clearing up very soon here, they could be ready […]

There are a lot of takeaways that can be formulated about the Carolina Panthers, but they all come back to one word – disappointing. If they want to improve, they must treat the 2022 NFL free agency period smartly, which includes vastly improving their offense. Yes, injuries to Christian McCaffrey were quite detrimental to the […]

After getting off to a hot start by winning their first four games of the season, the Panthers lost their mojo as the season wore on. They began to play inconsistently on both sides of the ball and were unable to maintain the success they had achieved early on. A lot of this had to […]

The Carolina Panthers finished another underwhelming campaign in 2021 with a 5-12 record. Now heading to the offseason, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer and the front office will have to make significant changes and ensure they will have a more competitive roster for next season. Surely enough, it will be hard for Carolina to become […]

The Carolina Panthers are looking to turn the corner after a disappointing 2021 season that saw them finish 5-12. The main question surrounding the Panthers is the future at the quarterback position. After cycling through the likes of PJ Walker, Cam Newton, and Sam Darnold in 2021, it’s time for head coach Matt Rhule to […]

The Carolina Panthers’ once-promising season fell apart as the year progressed. They began the campaign 3-0 and had hopes of a postseason berth. Following their deflating 41-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the Panthers finished the season at 5-12. They lost 12 of their last 14 games. A lot of that can […]

The Carolina Panthers’ offense went from bad to worse this season. After averaging 21.9 points per game last season, they averaged 17.9 points per game. Without star running back Christian McCaffrey, who only appeared in seven games this season, the offense has looked terrible. Carolina started this season with Sam Darnold under center. The offseason […]

The Carolina Panthers have lost six straight games. During the awful stretch, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has turned to each of Cam Newton, Sam Darnold, and P.J. Walker at the quarterback spot- and sometimes two of them at once in the same game- with limited success. The multi-quarterback system simply hasn’t worked, yet Rhule […]

The Carolina Panthers are making a switch heading into Week 17 – Sam Darnold is their starting quarterback. The Panthers stuck with Cam Newton as their QB1 in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers until he quickly gave up an interception on just the team’s second drive of the game. Then Darnold entered the […]

Like a lot of teams this year, the Carolina Panthers have had multiple different starting quarterbacks. The uncertainty within the position, as well as a lack of quality performance, resulted in their 5-10 lackluster season. As the season comes to a close, things are still a little cloudy as to who will lead this team […]