Another low risk high reward option for journeyman QB?

[Love The Drake]

Sam Darnold?

He has all the physical tools, did Shanny fix his brain and mechanics?

 

[PatsFan2]

I would prefer Mac really raising the bar there Bourne.

 

[Steve102]

 

[Sicilian]

He's been on three teams now, and hasn't caught on at any of them. He's not the answer here, even as a backup.

 

[Jim Beankie]

Sam Darnold?

He has all the physical tools, did Shanny fix his brain and mechanics?

If he tries to contact the Pats, they'd ghost him.

 

[jmt57]

There are so many other free agent QBs available, with better résumés. It's nice that Darnold humbly accepted the role of a backup, and learned from Kyle Shanahan, Klint Kubiak and Brian Griese. But Darnold got so little playing time, the only thing we have to go on is his years with the Jets and Carolina. His career stats are not good: always at about 59-60% completion rate, with almost as many interceptions as touchdowns.

Look at what other free agent QBs are available:
- Jacoby Brissett
- Ryan Tannehill
- Tyrod Taylor
- Marcus Mariota
- Drew Lock
- Jameis Winston
- Gardner Minshew
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Joe Flacco
- Joshua Dobbs
- Blaine Gabbert
- Carson Wentz
- Mason Rudolph

Plenty of better options. Some team will give him a shot as a reclamtion project - but a reclamation project is not what the Patriots need right now.

 

[NashuaPats]

I hadn’t thought of Winston in awhile. I’m getting hungry for some W’s. lol

 

[Boston Boxer]

i would try to get Bagent (Bears) or Browning (Cinc) in a trade before Darnold

 

[203Pat]

This team doesn't need a reclamation project.

 

[HSanders]

no,you wouldn't want to pass if he were the qb!

 

[Drunken Cicerone]

I’d sign Jamies Winston draft MHJ, sign Mike Evans, Austin Ekeler, Cordarelle Patterson and just have a feast or famine 7 win fun as hell to watch team

 

[maust]

 

[mgteich]

This team doesn't need a reclamation project.

right

We need a solid 2024 starter and 1-2 year backup.
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Winston is a reclamation project for a team that wants him as their #2 and perhaps as future #1 when their current QB goes.

 

[Triumph]

Sam Darnold?

He has all the physical tools, did Shanny fix his brain and mechanics?

 

[varjao]

I'm ignoring his play for the Jets and Panthers because these teams are messed up. When he played for the 49ers he did well, small sample size but was a much better QB.

That said, given our context at QB it might be necessary to go another route. We need a guy with enough experience that we know won't be benched until the rookie is ready. No more musical chairs.

 

[Family]

No

He couldn't even make it as a starter in the NFC.