Speculation Despite Bad Stretch of Games, Sam Darnold's Market is Still North of $30M Per Year, According to James Palmer (8 Viewers)

[BreesusSaves]

Darnold gave the Vikings a literal dream scenario. Do so well that he's going to get paid and the Viking will get a 3rd round comp pick, while at the same time showing enough flaws that no one can blame them for moving on from him.

 

[SoggyBottomBoy]

Carr would not have won 14 on that team this year. But you’re right Saints roster is trash.

I could easily see Carr being very close to the success Darnold had in that situation. And probably better in the last two games than Darnold. And that’s not a knock on Darnold, he stepped up big time this season.

 

[Pocket Hercules]

I am sorry Justin Jefferson along with Jamar Chase are the two best wide receivers in the league. TJ Hockenson is one of the best tight ends. I do not see Darnold anywhere close to a top QB in this league. Has he earned mid tier money, I guess, but he has Scott Mitchell, Elvis Grbac, Donte Culpepper free agent can't make it elsewhere energy.

$30M/year isn't top QB money, it's mid-tier QB money. I agree that Darnold wouldn't be nearly as successful in most other places, but I think JJ McCarthy has high potential to bust, and given the Vikings' cap situation, they'd be wise to keep him around just in case.

 

[SweetT]

You sound like Nick Wright—Mahomes and everyone else. I think there are at least 10 QBs that I consider elite and have HOF potential.

Nope. It really is reality. When you win on the biggest stage, it cements you into NFL immortality. Mahomes has done it 3 times already. He is the standard in the NFL. Everyone else is chasing him. It’s a fact. Lamar, Josh, Burrow, (all franchise QBs imho) etc are bonafide great, but need to take that next step.