Darnold...

Across The Field · Sep 21, 2018

cwerph said:
7 of Darnold's completions were behind the line of scrimmage.

How the hell did he complete a forward pass 10 yards behind the LOS? Jesus, did he take a 13 step drop?

beardown07 · Sep 21, 2018

Sam Wreck-it Ralph Darnold!!!

Battlelyon · Sep 21, 2018

beardown07 said:
Sam Wreck-it Ralph Darnold!!!

Woah, at least Ralph can throw the ball farther than 10 yards.

beardown07 · Sep 21, 2018

Battlelyon said:
Woah, at least Ralph can throw the ball farther than 10 yards.

2018 is by far the derpiest-looking class of QB's ever drafted.

I have to look away from Darnold like he's Medusa, cuz he's so fuggin dopey-lookin'.

fordman84 · Sep 21, 2018

beardown07 said:
2018 is by far the derpiest-looking class of QB's ever drafted.

I have to look away from Darnold like he's Medusa, cuz he's so fuggin dopey-lookin'.

They are hooman beings not slabs of meat, sir.

CaptainStubing · Sep 21, 2018

in my opinion, it's too early to say anything definitive about all of the young QB's, including darnold

Sgt Brutus · Sep 21, 2018

Scooby-Doo said:
after all the game 1 hype after the pick 6, he has looked like an average rookie at best.

I realize the book is not out on him, but he looked like an amateur compared to Baker.

Thoughts?

More game film on him than Baker? Not sure if that played a part or not but Darnold did look like a rookie. Browns D has been improved this year as well.

eaglesnut · Sep 21, 2018

fordman84 said:
depends. Do they want to win? Then I agree. Do they want him to get game speed experience? Then he should be out there.

They aren't good enough to win, so let him have trial by fire. If he is so mentally fragile that some losses will ruin him, then he isn't franchise material to begin with.

I just think there's lots to be learned from watching a veteran starter in the same offense you'll be going into.

Darnold is also very young and things that hurt him as a 21 year old may not as 22 year old with a year of professional experience.

He doesn't need to be thrown out there week 1 to become successful.

Scooby-Doo · Sep 21, 2018

Sgt Brutus said:
More game film on him than Baker? Not sure if that played a part or not but Darnold did look like a rookie. Browns D has been improved this year as well.

True, but the minute Baker came in that game the offense completely changed. He had more yards in one drive than Taylor had the entire first half. He made accurate passes in tighter windows. He commanded the offense and was directing traffic like a leader.

Defenses will catch on to tendencies, but overall he looks very solid. We have all see rookies enter games in the same situation and most of the time, they shit the bed. Baker looks like the real deal. Hopefully it continues because I would like to see the Browns have some success.

shopson67 · Sep 21, 2018

Scooby-Doo said:
after all the game 1 hype after the pick 6, he has looked like an average rookie at best.

I realize the book is not out on him, but he looked like an amateur compared to Baker.

Thoughts?

Teams are game-planning for him now with actual NFL game film to study. Teams will now do the same with Baker, and I would expect him to struggle more in the upcoming games (well, maybe not against the Raiduhs).

megalodon30 · Sep 21, 2018

Rockinkuwait said:
Stafford was 1-2

And here we are, 9 years later, and he still has a losing record.

Used 2 B Hu · Sep 21, 2018

shopson67 said:
Teams are game-planning for him now with actual NFL game film to study. Teams will now do the same with Baker, and I would expect him to struggle more in the upcoming games (well, maybe not against the Raiduhs).

Interesting how Darnold looked pretty solid in that Lions game, where everything went right for the Jets, and folks were saying what a great pick he was.

Last night, it's Mayfield looking good in relief of a mediocre QB, and everyone's on HIS jock this morning, while at the same time saying "look at how shitty Darnold is"

Let's all wait & see. Both of them could probably play way worse and way better than they did last night.

Scooby-Doo · Sep 21, 2018

Used 2 B Hu said:
Interesting how Darnold looked pretty solid in that Lions game, where everything went right for the Jets, and folks were saying what a great pick he was.

Last night, it's Mayfield looking good in relief of a mediocre QB, and everyone's on HIS jock this morning, while at the same time saying "look at how shitty Darnold is"

Let's all wait & see. Both of them could probably play way worse and way better than they did last night.

Observations on 2 rookies after week 3. Nothing more. I'd say the hype is warranted at this point

Moab · Sep 21, 2018

He's 3 games in...I wouldn't make any solid determination at this point. He does look a bit tentative right now.

thedddd · Sep 21, 2018

Too early to tell but just from what I saw last night Mayfield looks like he is going to be good. Darnold looks like another average at best NFL QB.

It also helps Mayfield that he has a proven stud WR to throw to.

Used 2 B Hu · Sep 21, 2018

Scooby-Doo said:
Observations on 2 rookies after week 3. Nothing more. I'd say the hype is warranted at this point

You're up to something...I can feel it

Used 2 B Hu · Sep 21, 2018

Moab said:
He's 3 games in...I wouldn't make any solid determination at this point. He does look a bit tentative right now.

Playing for the Jets, chances are high that he will have some really bad games before it's all over. Mayfield too, for that matter

Schmoopy1000 · Sep 21, 2018

Darnold looks like a rookie QB playing against a real defense.
I dont think I would hang for that. Hell he doesnt even have to have a good season this year (in my mind) as long as he improves along the way.
I have been saying since preseason, the Browns Defense is for real. (I still laugh in my head about the browns DC talking trash to the OC)

As far as Mayfield. I am sure DCs will adjust he will struggle along the way, but I think he is for real as well. The jets defense is supposed to be good, & the Browns Offense came in as maybe one of the worst! The Browns went from cant move the ball to dictating the rest of the game, when Mayfield came in. The fact I thought Mayfield outplayed Tyrod during preseason. Think they have a real deal there. he seems mentally strong as well, where I have never gotten that feeling with Darnold.

Used 2 B Hu · Sep 21, 2018

Schmoopy1000 said:
Darnold looks like a rookie QB playing against a real defense.
I dont think I would hang for that. Hell he doesnt even have to have a good season this year (in my mind) as long as he improves along the way.
I have been saying since preseason, the Browns Defense is for real. (I still laugh in my head about the browns DC talking trash to the OC)

As far as Mayfield. I am sure DCs will adjust he will struggle along the way, but I think he is for real as well. The jets defense is supposed to be good, & the Browns Offense came in as maybe one of the worst! The Browns went from cant move the ball to dictating the rest of the game, when Mayfield came in. The fact I thought Mayfield outplayed Tyrod during preseason. Think they have a real deal there. he seems mentally strong as well, where I have never gotten that feeling with Darnold.

You're right...this was all a setup by the league! Thursday night, prime time game, starting QB leaves with a mysterious illness, rookie savior comes in and BAM

Just like three weeks ago they put Darnold over on MNF against the Lions

It all makes sense now

broncosmitty · Sep 21, 2018

I'm looking forward to one of these for Mike White soon.

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