Vader Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 uncanny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patriot Killa Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 He’s way more evasive and mobile than Big Ben if you ask me. I’d say Aaron Rodgers-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: He’s way more evasive and mobile than Big Ben if you ask me. I’d say Aaron Rodgers-ish. I have written many times that the guy he reminds me of the most is Big Ben. I think his ceiling is basically a slightly shorter, but way more athletic and mobile Big Ben. Who would be a scary f*cking player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said: He’s way more evasive and mobile than Big Ben if you ask me. I’d say Aaron Rodgers-ish. i don't see it. rodgers coming out played a different playing style, different, more efficient throwing motion, footwork. different kind of mobility, body structure. many/all of these things he has a similarity w Big Ben when both coming out of college i'll take either tbh, 20 years our own Big Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 different style of football player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Vader said: i don't see it. rodgers coming out played a different playing style, different, more efficient throwing motion, footwork. different kind of mobility, body structure. many/all of these things he has a similarity w Big Ben when both coming out of college i'll take either tbh, 20 years our own Big Ben Our own Big Ben? How about our own Darnold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hael Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Indeed, he very much reminds me of Big Ben. Especially the quality of the throws and the willingness to leave the pocket and make things happen. He won't break as many tackles as big Ben, and time will tell if he learns to understand the game as well, but yea if we get even 90% of what that hall of famer gave Pitt, it would be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, Hael said: He won't break as many tackles as big Ben, Agree. Although he's considerably faster and more athletic than Big Ben and should make a lot more people miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, slimjasi said: Agree. Although he's considerably faster and more athletic than Big Ben and should make a lot more people miss Ben ran a 4.75 40 and Darnold ran a 4.85. I think this is a pretty ridiculous comparison. This isn't a knock on Darnold but he's nowhere near the athlete Ben is. In Ben's first few seasons that was by far his most impressive feature - He could extend plays better than anyone. Darnold will be able to move around but he's not gonna be riding tackles from DT's too often. He's more of an Andrew Luck or Matt Ryan type. Will be mobile and will use it effectively but it wont be the feature of his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Irish Jet said: Ben ran a 4.75 40 and Darnold ran a 4.85. I think this is a pretty ridiculous comparison. This isn't a knock on Darnold but he's nowhere near the athlete Ben is. In Ben's first few seasons that was by far his most impressive feature - He could extend plays better than anyone. Darnold will be able to move around but he's not gonna be riding tackles from DT's too often. He's more of an Andrew Luck or Matt Ryan type. Will be mobile and will use it effectively but it wont be the feature of his game. How much have you actually watched Darnold? He's fantastic at extending plays. It's arguably his best feature and his tenacity in that regard reminds me a lot of Big Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, slimjasi said: How much have you actually watched Darnold? He's fantastic at extending plays. It's arguably his best feature and his tenacity in that regard reminds me a lot of Big Ben. I have seen Darnold. I'm not underestimating him. Ben is or was simply the best I have ever seen at extending plays. Even better athletes like Wilson and Vick couldn't do it nearly as effectively. There's a difference between being able to extend plays at college level and consistently shaking off NFL defensive linemen. Ben has played behind offensive lines that would end most QB's career in a season. Most of Darnold's extended plays actually come from movement rather than shaking off clean hits. If Darnold can do anything like what Ben did in his early days I'll be stunned - They're different stylistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Tony romo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Irish Jet said: I have seen Darnold. I'm not underestimating him. Ben is or was simply the best I have ever seen at extending plays. Even better athletes like Wilson and Vick couldn't do it nearly as effectively. There's a difference between being able to extend plays at college level and consistently shaking off NFL defensive linemen. Ben has played behind offensive lines that would end most QB's career in a season. Most of Darnold's extended plays actually come from movement rather than shaking off clean hits. If Darnold can do anything like what Ben did in his early days I'll be stunned - They're different stylistically. I agree, Ben is as good as anyone I've ever seen at extending plays in the pros. But I honestly feel the exact same way about Darnold in college. (Like most people, I never really got to see Ben in college because of where he went to school) I agree that they are different stylistically. I think Darnold plays with more agility and quickness. I think Ben is stronger and harder to tackle. Both slip and slide in and around the pocket while keeping their eyes downfield, giving their receivers more time than 95% of other quarterbacks. Darnold also throws extremely well on the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 2 Times Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 hour ago, CTM said: Tony romo Which I'm cool with. When healthy, Romo was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 How about that jump throw he's shown now & then? A little Fran Tarkingtonish, but it a big body. I still can't believe he's only 20 years old! Jeremy Bates must be beside himself to be able to be the guru to guide this young mans career. I was just stunned listening to David Shaw gushing about Darnold & putting him in Andrew Lucks category! Coming from a guy that has witnessed Darnold up close & personal I felt like I'd died & gone to heaven. Macc has been so f*cking lucky in these 1st rounds, sans Lee, as it was mid round & doesn't seem that was a great draft anyway. Passing on Watson totally worked out because of Darnold, so we got a leader and student of the game in Adams, Williams fell in Maccs lap, I love dumping DD for a younger Williamson at LB, if we can get anyone (Mauldin, Donahue ect.) to edge rush, this defense is gonna be sneaky good with Trumaine & Morris at the CBs, Adams & Maye at safeties. I think the Jets are going to be top 10 in creating TOs next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jimmy 2 Times said: Which I'm cool with. When healthy, Romo was awesome. Fun to watch too, I'm down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 hour ago, CTM said: Tony romo Yeah. Certainly not Big Ben. Sam Darnold doesn’t look the least bit rapey. Romo would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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