What do you think made it click for Sam Darnold?

He has the 2nd best WR in football…. It’s not that hard. Surround your mid QB with incredible weapons and he will look pretty damn good.

Which is why I’ve been pounding the table for a draft full of young and uber talented playmakers on offense.

He’s had solid Olines before…. He’s never had a Justin Jefferson.
Pretty much every mock draft I’ve done, this is the basic strategy I’ve had. Trade back around 5-10 picks (I know it’s not a given that this will be an option nor that Loomis would even do it if the opportunity presents itself) so we can get another 2nd and 4th rounder this year (maybe a little lagniappe in the ‘26 draft too), draft 1-3 bigger bodied possession/contested catch WR/TEs to compliment Olave and Sheed, 1 or 2 pass rushers, 1 NT, and 2 OLs. Focus on players who will allow us to throw the ball more and attack the opposing QBs. That’s it. Without those 2 facets of the game being locked up, nothing else matters.