Entering his rookie season with the New York Jets, No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson is one of the most highly-touted incoming NFL prospects in 2021. And according to first-year Jets head coach Robert Saleh, Wilson is already living up to the hype. “Zach loves ball, that’s one thing I’ve learned,” Saleh said, per ESPN. […]
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Christian McCaffrey On What He’s Seen From Sam Darnold So Far
The Carolina Panthers are hoping that Sam Darnold will live up to his status as a former No. 3 pick after a change of scenery. So far, so good, superstar running back Christian McCaffrey says. Darnold was taken third in the 2018 NFL Draft. The New York Jets certainly didn’t surround him with a ton […]
Read MoreRobby Anderson Reveals What Stands Out About Sam Darnold
Sixth-year NFL wide receiver Robby Anderson caught passes from Sam Darnold for two seasons with the New York Jets in 2018-19. Now, the QB/WR duo will be reunited in Carolina. Anderson was present for the first two years of Darnold’s rocky NFL debut — watching the former No. 3 overall pick’s struggles first hand. But […]
Read MorePanthers OC Shares Honest Thoughts On QB Sam Darnold
When the Carolina Panthers traded for Sam Darnold earlier this year, it was widely believed they did so with the idea of utilizing the former USC star as a bridge. That could still end up being the outcome, but may not necessarily be the Panthers’ plan. Darnold was never surrounded by a strong supporting cast […]
Read MoreNFL World Reacts To Sam Darnold’s Vaccine Comment
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold faced a ton of heat this Wednesday for his comments regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Several players have been asked about this topic now that minicamp is underway. During a press conference this afternoon, Darnold told reporters that he hasn’t yet received the vaccine. “There’s a ton of different things that go […]
Read MoreSam Darnold Reacts To Facing The Jets In Week 1
Less than three years after being taken No. 3 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, Sam Darnold was traded by the New York Jets to the Carolina Panthers. The NFL decided to give Darnold his shot at revenge immediately, with a Week 1 tilt against his former team. But Darnold doesn’t seem to have revenge […]
Read MoreImpressive Photo Of Jets’ Young Star Linemen Is Going Viral
The New York Jets are planning to build their offensive line around left tackle Mekhi Becton and rookie left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. And judging by a recent photo of them, they could have something special in those two. This week the Jets released a photo from OTAs of Becton and Vera-Tucker walking side-by-side. But there […]
Read MoreSam Darnold Asked About Level Of Pressure In Carolina Compared To New York
Sam Darnold was the No. 3 overall pick by the New York Jets back in 2018. He certainly didn’t play up to that draft pick in three seasons with the team, but he is still very young, turning just 24 next month. The Carolina Panthers thought he was worth a flyer, trading next year’s second-round […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Thinks NFL Is “Brilliant” For 1 Week One Matchup
While a series of schedule leaks have revealed some additional season information, the only games officially announced by the NFL so far are the 2021 Week 1 matchups released on Wednesday morning. Looking over the full slate of Week 1 games, Colin Cowherd saw a clear and calculated approach taken by the NFL. Nearly every […]
Read MoreAnonymous NFL GM Thinks 1 Team Should Have Drafted Justin Fields Before Bears
On Draft Day, quarterback Justin Fields surprised many by falling all the way to 11th where the Chicago Bears traded up to get him. But one NFL GM believes another team should have taken him first. In a recent interview with The Athletic, an anonymous NFL general manager said that the Carolina Panthers should have […]
Read MorePanthers GM Has Blunt Comment About Sam Darnold’s Jets Career
Sam Darnold was being labeled the New York Jets’ savior when he was drafted in 2018. Three years later, the USC product is hoping to revitalize his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer discussed the team’s trade for Darnold. He made it […]
Read MoreMatt Rhule Has Telling Comment On QB Sam Darnold
There’s one lingering question surrounding the Carolina Panthers this off-season, and it has everything to do with quarterback Sam Darnold. The Panthers acquired Darnold from the New York Jets earlier this year. Despite the new acquisition, there was still speculation Carolina might look to add a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft. Well, the Panthers […]
Read More1 NFL Team Reportedly “Considered” Drafting Justin Fields In Top 10
On the morning after opening night of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers finally pulled the trigger on picking up Sam Darnold’s fifth-year option. This move guarantees the former New York Jets quarterback $18.9 million in 2022 after he earns $4.8 million through this coming season. While before the Panthers were only halfway out […]
Read MorePanthers Make Major Decision On QB Sam Darnold
Despite months of rumors that the Carolina Panthers might take a quarterback with their No. 8 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Panthers addressed their defense by taking CB Jaycee Horn on Draft Day. That all but confirms that Sam Darnold will be their starter for the 2021 season. But based on the latest […]
Read MoreReport: What Teddy Bridgewater Trade Means For The NFL Draft
We’ve seen serious quarterback movement already during this offseason, and that is before we have at least five young QBs go in the first round of tomorrow’s NFL Draft. The latest deal sends veteran Teddy Bridgewater from the Carolina Panthers to the Denver Broncos for a sixth-round pick. Bridgewater turned in a pretty middling season […]
Read MorePanthers GM Makes Surprising Decision On QB Sam Darnold
When the Carolina Panthers acquired Sam Darnold from the New York Jets earlier this year, the belief was that he was their new franchise quarterback, at least for the short-term. We may have jumped to a conclusion much too soon. Darnold’s current rookie contract includes a fifth-year option for the 2022 season. It was previously […]
Read MorePanthers GM Addresses Sam Darnold’s Future With Team
Despite trading a sizeable amount of draft capital to acquire QB Sam Darnold from the New York Jets, the Carolina Panthers can still conceivably go in a different direction. But with his fifth-year option pickup deadline coming up, they’ll have to make a decision soon. Speaking to the media this week, Panthers general manager Scott […]
Read MorePanthers Are Reportedly Considering Major Draft Trade
Picking up former No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold via trade with the New York Jets earlier this month, the Carolina Panthers seem to have their guy at quarterback heading into the 2021 season. With their QB situation seemingly sorted out, the Charlotte franchise’s top-10 draft pick holds far less weight than it once did. […]
Read MoreSam Darnold Reacts To Death Of Former USC Teammate
The USC Trojans lost a prized member of their 2016 and 2017 teams with the passing of former left guard Chris Brown. Today, Brown’s former USC teammate Sam Darnold reacted to his passing. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the Carolina Panthers QB posted several images of himself and Brown having fun together. He referred to […]
Read More5-Time Pro Bowler Has Blunt Comment About Jets’ Handling Of Sam Darnold
The New York Jets traded former No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers for several draft picks earlier this offseason. Potential trades were floated for months leading up to the team’s decision to finally ship him to the NFC. Now that he’s gone, former teammates are suggesting it was the Jets who […]
Read MoreReport: Jets Turned Down Significant Offer For Sam Darnold
As of right now, the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers are locked in with the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft. But, this order reportedly could have looked much different if one trade earlier this offseason went through. According to reports from NFL insider Cecil Lammey, the Jets […]
Read MoreSam Darnold Shares His Initial Expectation With The Jets
On Monday, former No. 3 pick Sam Darnold spoke to the media for the first time since being traded from New York to Carolina. During his time with the media, he discussed his time with the Jets. Darnold entered the NFL with high expectations due to his impressive production at USC. He never lived up […]
Read MoreSam Darnold Reveals What Was Driving Him ‘Insane’
There was one thing driving former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold absolutely “insane” this off-season: uncertainty. All Darnold heard since the start of the 2020 season was that his future with the Jets was in question. As the season wore on, those same rumors and reports escalated. It all came to one big, dramatic […]
Read MoreReport: 1 Team Might Still Be Interested In Deshaun Watson
Earlier this offseason, Deshaun Watson was one of the most mentioned names in potential NFL trade rumors. However, after over 20 lawsuits were filed against the Houston Texans quarterback, alleging sexual harassment and assault, trade talk has subsided. Although that’s the case as of early April, NBC Sports Peter King isn’t ready to rule out […]
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