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Mar 13, 2023 at 2:41 PM

SteveWallacesHelmet
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Originally posted by 9NERNATE:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by SFrush:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I don't really see the point. This better be for peanuts.

Don't see the point?

I just feel like if we get to the point where Darnold is going to have to be our starter, the season is over. Will see what the financials look like.

Thought the same thing with Purdy. Sam has the talent and has never had a HC like Kyle. Don't know how anyone couldn't be happy about this.

Yeah I figured someone would reply with Purdy. Clearly an outlier.

And I will be happy when I see we are paying him $1.5M with incentives. Nothing more than that.

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:42 PM

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Originally posted by Fanatic49:
cant be worse than josh johnson

Sam Darnold is lightyears better than Josh Johnson. One thing about Darnold is that he can swindle some fans into falling in love with him. He makes some of the craziest wow, elite-level throws that few QBs can make and then follow up with bad plays like throwing boneheaded INTs or completely missing wide open receivers.

[ Edited by Heroism on Mar 13, 2023 at 2:45 PM ]

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:42 PM

#108

Predator85
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Could be a Alex and J.T O'Sullivan situation again with Trey and Darnold.

[ Edited by Predator85 on Mar 13, 2023 at 2:45 PM ]

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:42 PM

#109

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lmao

Kyle Shanahan: "QB1, get in the game!"

Sam Darnold, Trey Lance & Brock Purdy: pic.twitter.com/LXQk8rPZNV
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) March 13, 2023

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:42 PM

#110

SFrush
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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by SFrush:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I don't really see the point. This better be for peanuts.

Don't see the point?

I just feel like if we get to the point where Darnold is going to have to be our starter, the season is over. Will see what the financials look like.

You need atleast 3 QB's heading into camp and Purdy will be rehabbing most of the offseason.

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:43 PM

#111

JoseCortez
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Originally posted by Bloodless:

Originally posted by jds_49ers:
Not a bad signing. Don't get it from Darnold's point though. Why sign on day one for a 3rd string job. have no hope of getting a backup job? Or did we just pay so much he doesn't care?

It's a little different than most 3rd string situations. With Brock's injury missing training camp And Trey stinking every time he plays. They will take a real look at him. Does he suck? I don't know but he will at least get the opportunity to show something this offseason.

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:43 PM

#112

5_Golden_Rings
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I feel like they wanted him two years ago.

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#113

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Fanatic49:
cant be worse than josh johnson

Sam Darnold is lightyears better than Josh Johnson. One thing about Darnold is that he can swindle some fans into falling in love with him. He makes some of the craziest wow, elite-level throws that few QBs can make and then follow up with bad plays like throwing boneheaded INTs or completely missing wide open schemed open receivers.

So like Jimmy G but with more arm?

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#114

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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by SFrush:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I don't really see the point. This better be for peanuts.

Don't see the point?

I just feel like if we get to the point where Darnold is going to have to be our starter, the season is over. Will see what the financials look like.

SWH he's a #3 overall pick in crap environments where QBs go to die.. QB here is simple stuff by comparison.. you really can't see a 25 year old QB on bad teams having a new lease on life here?

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#115

5_Golden_Rings
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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Fanatic49:
cant be worse than josh johnson

Sam Darnold is lightyears better than Josh Johnson. One thing about Darnold is that he can swindle some fans into falling in love with him. He makes some of the craziest wow, elite-level throws that few QBs can make and then follow up with bad plays like throwing boneheaded INTs or completely missing wide open schemed open receivers.

One does wonder if he's salvageable.

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#116

Kolohe
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Originally posted by 5_Golden_Rings:
I feel like they wanted him two years ago.

Could've sworn there was a rumor that 49ers inquired about trading for Darnold when he was a Jet.

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#117

Paul_Hofer
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Originally posted by BMoore56:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I don't really see the point. This better be for peanuts.

What about when JJ had to enter the NFC championship game? Have to be prepared with our glass room QBs

. . . with our glass room QBs or subpar offensive line.

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#118

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The #49ers needed an inexpensive, experienced quarterback that would be good enough in a pinch, while accepting the likelihood of being the team's third-string quarterback. Sam Darnold fits the bill. https://t.co/XJbsOhaGe0
— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) March 13, 2023

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#119

49erFaithful6
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Originally posted by SFrush:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by SFrush:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I don't really see the point. This better be for peanuts.

Don't see the point?

I just feel like if we get to the point where Darnold is going to have to be our starter, the season is over. Will see what the financials look like.

You need atleast 3 QB's heading into camp and Purdy will be rehabbing most of the offseason.

Ppl haven't been grasping this for a long time

Mar 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

#120

SteveWallacesHelmet
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Originally posted by SFrush:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by SFrush:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I don't really see the point. This better be for peanuts.

Don't see the point?

I just feel like if we get to the point where Darnold is going to have to be our starter, the season is over. Will see what the financials look like.

You need atleast 3 QB's heading into camp and Purdy will be rehabbing most of the offseason.

Understood. I have never been opposed to bringing in another QB. I was just opposed to bringing in a QB that is going to cost as much as most QB2s do.