6 draft classes since Darnold left. Thats alot!
I would have taken Sam over any of the other prospects since he left college after 2 years of starting.
2019
Kyler Murray
Just too small. He’s over-performed my very low expectations.
Daniel Jones
Big strong athlete. Big arm. Played at Duke. Not a naturally gifted thrower of the football.
Picking Sam over either of them would have been easy. On his physicals, resume and tape. Highlight throws and plays galore.
2020
Joe Burrow
As great of a college season Ive ever seen. In all honesty it has to be the best in recent memory. Undefeated and tons of passing yards. Unstoppable Offensively. Ran it to perfection.
Easy pick as a #1. Joe has no weakness except playing for the Bungles.
Picking Sam over Joe is a homer move.
But talent wise its closer than many might expect.
Tua T
Slow small and weak arm. All things that dont work in the NFL.
Justin Herbert
Didnt watch him much at Oregon.
Watched him in rose bowl and was blown away. He has a bazooka and touch.
And fastest QB in league imo. He has JETS.
This is the one dude who physically is more talented than Darnold. Just undeniable.
Hes also tough. Would have broken my heart but Herbert was better “prospect” than Darnold.
2021
Trevor Lawrence
Big gifted athlete. Strong arm.
Not elite accuracy. Said that after he won NC game as a FR. Or was that a semifinal game.
Darnolds better thrower.
Zach Wilson
Sam is bigger stronger and better. Picking ZW over building around SD set them Back 5 years and counting.
2022
Kenny Pickett (#19 pick)
Weak weak draft. He’s better than folks think but he is not elite. Cant single handily win games. No way. Hes a Kirk Cousins type player in right situation. Hes better than Miller Moss or Jayden Maiva.
2023
Bryce Young
Too small & fragile.
Darnold Is sig better.
CJ Stroud
Really like him. Hes a great talent. Loved what he did against Georgia in playoffs even in the OT loss.
Tough call but think Darnold is better.
Anthony Richardson
terrible college resume and now a terrible nfl one
Darnold is sig better.
2024
Caleb, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye.
Truly was a great QB class.
I like JD and DM over CW13.
Tough call over JD and DM. I really like both. JD has elite speed. DM is an elite QB prospect.
This shows how great the 2018 QB draft class was with Baker, Sam, Josh Allen and Lamar. I mean the elite. Obv that redo draft would Go very differently but you cant pick JA #1 with a 50% completion rate in college.
At least not without a lot of tape. Maybe his dudes dropped 4-5 passes a game. Happens. And as much as black nfl talk shows suck Lamars dick he is 2-4 in the playoffs and many of the losses have been at home and where he stunk up the joint.
I 100% would pick Sam over Lamar still today and I like Lamar. Hes not a top 3 qb for me like everyone else but hes top 10.
Chosen Rosen and Kedon Slovis stan says what??
You're mentally ill.
I picked Josh Allen over any QB in that draft and actually went to the trouble of explaining hs passig percentage beforre the draft...let me add my take on Drake maye is he wasn't ready and has a lot of growing up to do before he becomes a reallly good NFL QB...also CW had a really good year considering the joke of a franchise Chicago has with the first season of multiple coaches and one of the worst offensive lines in football...he had a remarkable season and I hope he gets a decent staff to coach his talents and a decent OL that can protect him some..