Sam Darnold's Skillset Most Resembles Which Past Great NFL QB

[Sarge4Tide]

Nobody thinks Sam is a great NFL QB right now, but after 1 year, what past great NFL QB does Darnold most remind you of?

(Again, we're not saying Darnold is as good as these players, we are talking about skillset or a style of play)

[JohnJ]

Favre, or Elway, for his escapability.

[Lith]

I like the Favre comparison - he scrambles to extned plays, looks to make plays downfield rather than run,.  He will make some mistakes, but hopefully will make a lot of big plays throughout his career.

[nycdan]

Brett Ratliff wasn't on this list so I went Favre.  Similar build and style.  Can scramble and throw better than most.  Will try any throw and make most of them while missing a few spectacularly.  There's worse comps for a new QB.

[HelenOfTroy]

Sam is Sam, end of story.

[bealeb319]

Don't know if I would say great but he reminds me of Tony Romo

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[zonajetfan]

I made a post about this sometime ago, Joe Montana. From early beginnings and background to skill set, to demeanor.

[Nixhead]

I don’t remember how Troy Aikman played but I remember Farve and Sam has a good little bit of Farve in him. 

[Beerfish]

Not sure about any of those.  He reminds me of Luck, when luck is playing well.

[Ken Schroy]

I didn't like any of those choices. I see many Arron Rogers traits, without the arrogance.

[PS17]

A combination of Rodgers and Brady and Elway. 

[BurnleyJet]

Favre Sam's a gunslinger.

[CotcheryifyouCan]

not an option on there because hes not great but he reminds me of romo. second comparision is luck

[jetstream23]

Favre and Romo

[HelenOfTroy]

6 minutes ago, BurnleyJet said:

Favre Sam's a gunslinger.

Only difference is Favre is more of a selfish gunslinger (not meant derogatory -he believes HE is great).  My opinion, of course.

Sam is more reckless because he expects his WRs to make plays, not so much about him as being a great QB.  Sam is more dependent on using his talent.

 

[The Troll]

Russell Wilson.

[DetroitRed]

Ben without the rape

[Larz]

Somewhere between Romo and luck

[NoBowles]

He’s like a mix of Vick’s legs, Favres arm,’Manning’s brain and long rod larry’s Unit

[Grandy]

None except for maybe Favre 

He reminds me the most of a hybrid between Rivers, Romo and Rodgers.

[14 in Green]

A young Mark Brunell. Same body type, mobility and arm strength.

[BurnleyJet]

14 minutes ago, HelenOfTroy said:

Only difference is Favre is more of a selfish gunslinger (not meant derogatory -he believes HE is great).  My opinion, of course.

Sam is more reckless because he expects his WRs to make plays, not so much about him as being a great QB.  Sam is more dependent on using his talent.

 

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[GreenFish]

He reminds me most of Andrew Luck. 

[BigO]

I’ve thought about this for awhile. Kelly seems the most logical. Good enough arm to make any throw, cerebral, good feet, can make plays out the pocket, good leader, quick decision maker/reads  progressions well. Hopefully Sam will win the big games. 

[Jetworks]

14 minutes ago, Grandy said:

None except for maybe Favre 

He reminds me the most of a hybrid between Rivers, Romo and Rodgers.

Kind of agree with this. 

[New York Mick]

Montana -

Smart and doesn’t get rattled 

Moves in the pockets but isn’t a runner  

Good ball placement and touch

Can make all the throws but doesn’t have a cannon

 Patient 

 

[CTM]

Romo, but Favre from the list. 

[MichaelScott]

Just looked at the results so far. Did Favre have Sam's mobility? And does Sam have anything close go Favre's arm?

[MichaelScott]

I get that it's an interesting topic to discuss, I'm not knocking the thread at all, but would it be so horrible if Sam was just Sam Darnold?

[BigO]

Check this out- click the Watch on youtube link- some eerily characteristics between the two. 

 

[HelenOfTroy]

9 minutes ago, New York Mick said:

Montana -

Smart and doesn’t get rattled 

Moves in the pockets but isn’t a runner  

Good ball placement and touch

Can make all the throws but doesn’t have a cannon

 Patient 

 

Huge compliment.  I could only wish.

[New York Mick]

3 minutes ago, MichaelScott said:

Just looked at the results so far. Did Favre have Sam's mobility? And does Sam have anything close go Favre's arm?

They have similar mobility but Sam’s arm isn’t as strong. Brett had a fast ball and he was also a lot more reckless.

 

[MichaelScott]

1 minute ago, New York Mick said:

They have similar mobility but Sam’s arm isn’t as strong. Brett had a fast ball and he was also a lot more reckless.

 

I'm hoping Sam cuts down on some of the mistakes and isnt as well known for his ints as Favre was. That being said, if the rest of his game matches favre's I'll probably be able to live with high(er) int totals. 

[MichaelScott]

3 minutes ago, HelenOfTroy said:

Huge compliment.  I could only wish.

Glad to see you back, Helen. I appreciated your different take as a Sam fan and not a Jets fan. 

[freestater]

Fran Tarkenton.