Popular Post GaryM Posted May 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2020 Sam Darnold of the New York Jets was the best QB in the AFC East in 2019. With Tom Brady gone, Darnold’s main competition is Josh Allen, who hasn’t been as good. There’s a narrative held around the Buffalo Bills community that because he went to the playoffs, Josh Allen is the superior quarterback to Gang Green’s Sam Darnold. His supporters believe Allen is the best quarterback in the AFC East. New York Jets fans counter what Allen is best at, is hiding behind his defense. The above narrative is incredibly false on so many levels. Predicting that Allen will have a better career than Darnold when it’s all said and done is no crime. Both Darnold and Allen have cases for which one will finish out on top. However, there’s evidence that one has certainly been better than the other so far. Stats don’t lie To begin with, Darnold leads Allen in major statistical passing categories. Even while playing in one more game than Darnold, Allen has 5,163 passing yards compared to Darnold’s superior 5,889 yards. Darnold has also thrown for more touchdowns, 36 compared to Allen’s 30. To give the devil his due, Allen has been impressive in the rushing game. He’s run for 1,141 yards so far in his career, with 17 rushing touchdowns. Averaging 5.8 yards-per-carry, his ability to make plays with his feet is envied by many. It comes at a high price, however. Josh Allen’s accuracy in his rookie season was horrendous. His 52.8 completion percentage was embarrassing. Darnold had him by 4.9 points in that department, at 57.7 percent. In their respective second seasons, Allen improved to a 58.8 completion percentage, which is statistically poor for a non-rookie quarterback. Darnold, on the other hand, improved to a solid 61.9 percent for the New York Jets. RELATED PRODUCT Billboard Series Lev Bell Jets Bobblehead Darnold had better numbers despite one of his outings (interestingly against Josh Allen’s Bills), where he was playing with mono. The former USC signal-caller outplayed his counterpart even though he was very sick. Allen’s line did a great job protecting him that day. They only gave up one sack. He was abysmal, however, giving the ball away four times. Darnold, for his part, had a higher completion percentage, matched Josh Allen’s touchdown pass, put on a show with a beautiful two-point conversion pass, and never turned the ball over. His performance is even more remarkable considering he was sacked four times. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post static14 Posted May 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2020 Sam is gonna have a monster season. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I want Sam to be the Best QB in the NFL... Hopefully this year will be Special. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Both teams have huge steps to take this year. It will be interesting to see how it shakes out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FidelioJet Posted May 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2020 Just give this kid time and watch him flourish. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prez33 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 It’s fine to like Josh Allen. He is very impressive most of the time. But if given the choice, I’d still take Sam long term based on what I’ve seen so far. He’s got blockers now. And probably better receivers if Mims contributes soon, and Perriman builds off a strong 2019 finish. And, he’s got two decent TE’s now in Griffin and Herndon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 This is the year they need to prove they’re FQBs. If they’re not then both teams should move on from them. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Best QB in May. Got it. Hope he is also the best QB in a December too. 2 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 hour ago, static14 said: Sam is gonna have a monster season. If there is a season . REMEMBER THE MONO . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Fan RI Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN said: If there is a season . REMEMBER THE MONO . There will be a season. Count on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekskill68 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Just based on what I saw last season, without significant Year 3 jump in play, you could make the case that Fitz is the best QB in the AFC East... 3 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prez33 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, Warfish said: Best QB in May. Got it. Hope he is also the best QB in a December too. No, best QB based on stats and eyeball test. The article above says it all. Darnold outperformed Allen in every major statistical category. And the “fumbling problems” that Darnold had in college now seem to be more of a Josh Allen problem in the NFL. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 We already know this. Glad someone else does too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Long Island Leprechaun Posted May 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Warfish said: Best QB in May. Got it. Hope he is also the best QB in a December too. That's a bizarre misreading of the article. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamaicanjetfan Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Sam should have been the #1 pick of the 2018 draft, and people are going to see why after this upcoming season. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Still looking up at Fitz... 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Josh Allen is terrible and one of the worst QBs to play the game....Darnold is a little better statistically than Allen... Also, this article leaves out Allen has 7 fewer interceptions despite..playing 1 more game. It mentions rushing touchdowns which puts Allen firmly in the lead in touchdowns..who cares how he got it into the endzone..he got it there. Look, like many I think Darnold is better, but writing an idiotic article that stretches reality isn't necessary. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwichjetfan Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Who is Evan Desai? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Warfish said: Best QB in May. Got it. Hope he is also the best QB in a December too. That’s honestly a very realistic request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Stay healthy Sam, stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prez33 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Bronx said: Stay healthy Sam, stay healthy. Mono was a freak occurrence. Dude was making out with chicks and got the kissing disease. Does that mean he has durability issues? And he should stay healthy now that he has a respectable o-line. That trash in front of him last year was sickening. Nobody deserves that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prez33 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 56 minutes ago, greenwichjetfan said: Who is 1 hour ago, Losmeister said: Still looking up at Fitz... 1 hour ago, Losmeister said: Still looking up at Fitz... Which one? The 2016 Fitz who threw 12 Td’s and 17 INT’s for our Jets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkeyeJet Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Prez33 said: It’s fine to like Josh Allen. He is very impressive most of the time. You watch the Bills and come away thinking most of the time Allen looks very impressive? To each their own I suppose, but that is shocking to me. I'm not sure most Bills fans would say he's very impressive most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prez33 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 50 minutes ago, HawkeyeJet said: You watch the Bills and come away thinking most of the time Allen looks very impressive? To each their own I suppose, but that is shocking to me. I'm not sure most Bills fans would say he's very impressive most of the time. I think Bills fans are excited about the future. The Bills made the playoffs last year. Yes, their o-line was better than ours, and their defense was pretty good, too. But Allen is a starting QB in this league. And he showed me enough to prove he’ll be their QB for the next 10 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Sam Darnold will be in the MVP discussion this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman10023 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, GreenFish said: Sam Darnold will be in the MVP discussion this year. Team mvp or league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, batman10023 said: Team mvp or league? Haha. League MVP. I think he’s going to ball this year. I don’t think he wins it. But I think he’ll be in the conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailspin Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Sorry, but can't agree. Like so Jets QB's before him, he can't throw deep with velocity. That means defenses will be able to cheat up, daring him to throw long. I would never have drafted him, he is not a franchise QB! 1 hour ago, GreenFish said: Haha. League MVP. I think he’s going to ball this year. I don’t think he wins it. But I think he’ll be in the conversation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Tailspin said: Sorry, but can't agree. Like so Jets QB's before him, he can't throw deep with velocity. That means defenses will be able to cheat up, daring him to throw long. I would never have drafted him, he is not a franchise QB! Your first post is incorrect, your site name is tailspin. May as well call yourself Troll Mac Troll face. So who’s your favourite Bills player? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 If we could redo that Draft and the Jets have the 1st pick who would you pick? I would pick Sam Darnold. Not Baker Boy not Josh Allen and not Speedy Jackson. Certainly not Rosencrantz. The pick was and still is Sammy Boy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Prez33 said: I think Bills fans are excited about the future. The Bills made the playoffs last year. Yes, their o-line was better than ours, and their defense was pretty good, too. But Allen is a starting QB in this league. And he showed me enough to prove he’ll be their QB for the next 10 years. Allen won't last 10 years in the NFL. This season will be the last time we see Allen being compared to darnold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, predator_05 said: Allen won't last 10 years in the NFL. This season will be the last time we see Allen being compared to darnold Thiz may end up being prophetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, pdxgreen said: Thiz may end up being prophetic. Frame it, put it on the wall!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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