The REAL Reason Sam Darnold Is Finally Good Now - QB Breakdown with Chase Daniel

[@danieldoucet8687]

You have a knack for breaking down plays for non-pros to understand the game on a deeper level. Keep up the great work!" 🏈🙌

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Thank you!!!

[@Bernie-p2o]

Totally agree! I learned so much about football (and I know a lot) from just this one post!

[@purplepunch4204]

Crazy to think Darnold is only beginning to build chemistry with Addison,Nailor and Hockenson. He's not just out there forcing passes to Jefferson.

[@robe2504]

He didn't really though? I think that's a bit of a false narrative. Jefferson's targets have been very consistent all year. Sam made a couple of his worst throws and decisions in that one game vs the Jags - got an unlucky rebound, not his best placement on another throw, but he targeted TJ just as much in that game. Was he forcing the ball to him too? That rebounded pass to Jets was almost identical to the penultimate play in the Packers game. No one complains about forcing it to Jefferson when it works out.

[@purplepunch4204]

@robe2504 Sure but the offense has come together and more players are contributing when defenses become too focused on Jefferson. No complaints here I love it!

[@travdaddy777]

I agree 100%. The growth throughout this season has been insane. Gotta run it back, it's a no brainer. Looking forward to break down of him carving up the lions for the 1 seed, gonna be so sweet. SKOL!

[@swaslaukinonome]

Darnold throws such a tight spiral all over the field. I think that really helps the receivers. Even when he's a bit off target, the ball flies the same so they can anticipate it.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Middle of field is his best

[@travdaddy777]

Ona rope baby. Such an athlete.

[@stevechoi247]

He's always been good in terrible situations. He's Great Now.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Yup

[@btoso32]

Sam deserves all the money. He's a sponge and is alwaya wanting to be better. He's been through a lot of toxic coaching until he landed in SF.

[@chazaqs9109]

The stuff KOC does pre-snap to help the QB better identify the coverage is phenomenal, and part of the reason Darnold has excelled since coming to MN

[@Longdistance-b3m]

I learned so much watching your film analysis. "Put me in coach! i am ready. " 😅

[@ChaseDanielShow]

You got this! lol

[@Longdistance-b3m]

@ChaseDanielShow LOL, I subscribed to your channel.

[@85passthru]

Vikings fans remember when this was a throw away season cuz JJ got hurt??? This has been insane!!

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Insane

[@rickchyczewski576]

JJ was never going to start this year. No chance at all

[@Hitmanch98]

​@rickchyczewski576 exactly. He probably remotely healthy already. What's the recovery time for a meniscus repair like 4-6 months. I'm glad they tried to repair it vs just trimming it. I had mine trimmed and at 40 I have bad osteoarthritis in my knee already.

[@nateware7307]

There's a few franchises (Jets, Browns, Bears) that for numerous reasons fail to develop the QBs they draft.

[@CorePathway]

…and it’s not like they haven’t had enough chances…😂

[@nateware7307]

@@CorePathway lol, exactly. At this point, any QB they draft should get an automatic second chance somewhere else.

[@kylenothing]

Not to be a dick, but we hadn't beat anyone of significance till we beat GB. We have yet to play PHI, to beat DET, we lost to the Rams, and in my opinion, though I was wrong about the GB game, I think i'm calling this one correctly: this game is the Lions to win or lose, their offense is a force to be reckoned with. Vikings D has to play their game of the season to win this.

[@Maximumconfusion12]

So does the lions defense. 12 players on IR their defense is super injured. Not the same teams as in week 7

[@Cvweare]

One of the few places to get good honest analysis these days. Great stuff man.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Much appreciated!

[@buttersstarks4429]

Not many people can do that stuff in the crunch time when the pressure is on. When you find someone who can you go with it and see what happens, worry about the little things later! Analytics can’t help you determine heart.

[@robe2504]

100%.. A few people are overlooking that.

[@wjatube]

None of these great reads, pocket presence and accurate throws could happen without some stellar play on that offensive line. Sam is comfortable and it shows.

[@85passthru]

This is the KEY!!! Its amazing how good qbs become great qbs when the arent on their ass every third play!

[@85passthru]

Risner baby

[@kbrewers]

@@85passthru agree, and I still argue, that a great qb, or a skilled qb can navigate a pocket. Kirk was so bad at it in 6 years with some bright spots in 2022, and people wanted to blame the line over and over and over again. Sam has looked elite in pocket presence and manipulation to assist his tackles and interior. Plus Aaron Jones has been so fricken good in pass protection. Its wild when you go back or notice it live in the games. like damn AJ, get some lol

[@ChaseDanielShow]

O line balling

[@loganjordan9752]

O line is great, but he's also making throws that only Mahomes and Allen have the arm strength for. When the pocket breaks down, he also shows that he can move and make throws (like the game winner against Seattle) that only Mahomes, Allen, and maybe Herbert have the arm strength to make. We talk about a comeback story, but he's still young, and making throws that only 2 or 3 other qbs in the league can make...dude looks elite.

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

The Vikings offense reminds me of the Norv Turner offense with 20+ yard routes and 6-7 step drops. But it works. The Vikings are very aggressive on both offense and defense. Sometimes they forget to run.

[@nicklanger9600]

Love your analysis Chase! New subscriber, looking forward to more.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Appreciate that!

[@williamabenejr8516]

Nice work Mr Daniel. What makes this for me is you don't incessantly pause and rewind. The others are unwatchable, but you keep it just concise enough.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@kendallpeters6451]

The reason Sam is having a great season is…because he is surrounded with a great coaching staff. Sam has a great offense that has tons.of talent. Like Jets said” Double, triple me and pick your poison “. Passing game not working? Well, put it on the ground and grind it out. Defense…yup, it’s a great grinder defense. SKOL. 🤔😂😂👁❤️🏈

[@robe2504]

It's also because Sam is a talented QB that can make the throws. He was doing this and making these throws in Carolina.

[@tylerdurkett2346]

This Dissection of Plays is Amazing! Great Work! Skol! Sam for MVP!

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@NocturnalDarius]

Everyone keeps saying what will the Vikings do with Darnold and I understand that commentary. But what will they do with the LT Robinson when Darrisaw comes back healthy? He's playing really well but Darrisaw is elite and RT O'Neil is elite too. Do they just put Robinson on the bench?

[@tayloredrealtyteam7390]

Robinson is a rental playing for another contract next year with another team. No chance he is back in Mn

[@BroosDager]

Another enlightening breakdown, thank you Chase! You should have 500k subs by now wth.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

KOC is the QB whisperer. SKOL Vikes!

[@XxK3NdALlxX]

The pocket sizes and time to throw is even more impressive.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Agreed

[@ezumb]

Nice work Chase. Love your breakdown

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamslam5641]

I said before the season that the Raiders needed to sign Sammy Dinero to a 5 year/$100M deal... now it'll cost 5 years/$250M to sign him if Vikings are dumb enough to let him leave.

[@roryolson61]

Had he been dumb enough to go to the Raiders he wouldn't look this good now. He's not going anywhere he loves it here!

[@MJScoutArchMar]

He's already played for a few dumpster fire organizations. He most definitely won't go to another one like the Raiders, lol.

[@yamisniper]

@@roryolson61 hopefully he takes a team friendly deal. like 30 mill 40 mill a year max if he wins the super bowl cause this is where hes going to thrive

[@jamslam5641]

Had the Raiders offered Sammy Dinero 5yr/$100M, he woulda signed since the only other offer was 1/$10M from Vikings. Some NFL executives laughed that he even got $10M. Plus Raiders had a top 5 WR in Davante Adams and love to go deep which is Sammy's specialty. Not many know that Sammy was an MVP candidate in his first 4 games with the Panthers when he had 1200 yds and 10 total TDs. Then McCaffrey goes down and there goes the season.

[@purplepunch4204]

Not really if they lose half the defense from expiring contracts. It's not really a matter of not wanting him but being able to afford him,Addison and all the defensive guys on expiring contracts. No team should expect Darnold to play at this level with less talented personnel and coaching anyway. No disrespect to Darnold but there's not a better place for a QB than MN.

[@gapprs84]

Thank you for balancing out hater McCoy

[@LCB533]

Beautiful breakdown! ❤️ Why haven't you guys been talking more on Darnold as an MVP candidate? He has been BALLING all season and they were not supposed to win more than 6 games, but they've more than doubled it. 🤔🤔 Last year, this offense was not this potent and the main change was Darnold who the Viking sought out after Kirk signed with Atlanta.

[@jimbo92107]

That long bomb to Nailor was all because JJ (Mr. Gravity) sucked three DBs in his direction, leaving a huge gap deep middle. Speedy goes there, boom, TD. What an asset. Vikes should be able to use Gravity all day to create huge holes.

[@bookem5537]

I like your breakdowns, Chase! You were a Viking slayer back in your day and I hated it lol

[@85passthru]

THE OLINE HAS GOTTEN IT TOGETHER!!

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Big time

[@michaeljohnson8353]

On the nailor td #20 is supposed to have deep middle imo the other safety plays robber which indicates #20 has deep middle

[@KingDavid-D37]

Jefferson, Addison and Hockenson and good offensive line play and Coaching. There not giving him a huge Contract. If McCarthy isn't ready, they will do the same thing with Daniel Jones.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Wild

[@anthonycallies]

Sam darnold is really good. It takes some guys a little bit longer

[@anthonycallies]

Sam darnold is better than Daniel Jones For sure no doubt about it

[@anthonycallies]

Cheese Daniel would definitely agree with me if he was being honest

[@anthonycallies]

Remember JJ McCarthy played with an offense that strictly ran the ball so there's a lot of unknowns with JJ McCarthy but he's definitely a winner that's an absolute fact

[@luisbatista140]

New subscriber!!! Let me go play some Madden 25 real quick 😅

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Appreciate that! Hope you like the video.

[@davidchang8428]

You can tell that the Vikings have been doing their homework

[@blantant]

Pay Sam his money!! Happy for the guy.

[@mgtow-balance3409]

#InDarnoldWeTrust14

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Facts

[@AdamusPrime76]

What a disrespectful title. He was always good. He needed the right team.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Mhmmm

[@kennethvandunk4314]

How do you know all these formations

[@StormFalcon657]

He’s a former NFL QB man 😂

[@jaha777jaha6]

He's got better weapons plain and simple, any decent QB should thrive in that offense, only reason they don't take it all with a good QB is because that division is the toughest in the league this year, imagine Jackson or Joe burrow in that offense?

[@Maximumconfusion12]

You must’ve not seen mullens and dobbs stink it up after a few good games last season. Completely disagree with the notion that any qb can thrive in this system. Is Sam being elevated by his system and weapons? Of course. Almost every qb in the league besides a few exceptions are. But to say anyone can do what Sam is doing is wrong. Just watching the throws, the pocket presence, the decision making is not regular “system QB” play.

[@jaha777jaha6]

@Maximumconfusion12 I said any decent QB in Minnesotas offense with those rbs and wrs, not Any QB, Dobbs and Watkins are good wrs when healthy, not great but good, love at QB elevated them and the defense gets them the ball back, the Vikings have a top 4 wrs tandem

[@nickboswell8574]

2024 Magic Purple Carpet Ride!

[@anthonycallies]

Chase why didn't the safety follow nailer when he went by him? There was nobody else for him to cover? Since McKinney was following Jefferson? It made no sense not to follow nailor?

[@anthonycallies]

Can you tell me why the safety didn't follow Naylor on the nailer touchdown. Since McKinney was already focused on Jefferson the other safety should have followed nailer since there was nobody else for the safety to worry about.could you please tell me why the safety didn't follow nailer when he ran that post route for the touchdown? I appreciate you breaking down the plays. Are the Vikings really for real? I'm a Vikings fan but it seems super surreal. It's really hard for me to to believe since I saw a 1998 when they were the best team but they couldn't finish it. I blame that on the offense coordinator but that's another time.

[@jasonphelps727]

Hey Chase,so many Vikings fans just thinks you let Darnold walk and Jj McCarthy is going to plug in and be good as Sam is playing .I just don’t believe that at all I think Jj never showed that much coming out of college Sam showed a lot coming out of college.The other thing is ppl are saying it’s all because of KOC I don’t believe that it’s just KOC it’s Sam his throws on a lot of passes have been High level throws.Sam deserves Credit and to get paid to stay a Vikings I don’t care if they drafted a Qb in the first round keep Sam.Thanks for the great break down of the plays God bless have great New Year’s

[@ChaseDanielShow]

You have to bring Darnold back

[@btoso32]

KOC COTY easy. He laid the confidence that Sam has always had in Sam's lap. Let him spread his wings and fly. Top tier coaching. KOC is the mvp.

[@Jason-vn5xj]

I was all caught up in a big job change during the pre-season, so I didn't even know about JJ's injury until the first game of the season. I didn't get to watch the game; I caught the highlights on YT. I was surprised to see Darnold in. That was when I first learned about JJ. I didn't really know who Sam was, so I wasn't disappointed but not enthusiastic either. It has been glorious seeing him have a career season under KOC. I'm so happy for him and everyone in Purple & Gold.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

It's been fun to watch him grow, right?

[@Darnold4Prez2024]

Really? JJ was never supposed to start.

[@kargs5krun]

They (MN) must've put some "stick-em" & extra ball machine work re: "Speedy" Naylor's hands because he's been suffering lack of production since mid-season, confidence losing, drops (TD's, some) and would be the 3rd "Amigo" on the WR staff.....with good season #'s (if only no drops previously mentioned). Pssst, he's the fastest WR they have.

[@TroyandZully]

Why the heck arent you the QB coach for the Bears???

[@aguy6641]

I think he's good for that team and offense. I don't believe he would be good everywhere.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

You know ball

[@craignowlan9667]

Why do you not think he was good before? Right place, Right time, right team. It has been said that teams have ruined far more quarterbacks than quarter backs have ruined teams. With the exception of San Fransisco, every team Darnold has been on has failed him. It's not that he wasn't good. He was a very high draft pick. Weather previous teams had bad organizations, bad coaches or bad teammates would take more looking into, but Sam Darnold has always been good.

[@Trizzer89]

Darnold is tied with Jalen Hurts for longest average time in pocket. Theyre only good because of the offensive line

[@blackwidowsm]

Funny Philly is considered to have best offensive line in league it’s much more than holding onto ball it’s getting ball out of your hand quickly and picket maneuvers hurts doesn’t is unaware how to climb pocket Sammy lives in that realm. Hurts throws short and intermediate mostly Sammy throws deep intermediate and deep passes 30 plus mostly. He has more completions of 35 plus than any quarterback in league. Folks despite your love for JJ this will be your starting quarterback next season. Hate to break narrative you set for yourself He developed into a franchise quarterback right before our eyes. Goes to showxyoubifcyourcdrafted by jets Carolina bears hold out for a trade get away from those organisations if you’re a quarterback they will ruin you history repeats itself and tigers don’t change thier stripes.

[@wemakecookie]

Their o-line played really well this game but its been pretty average most of the season. Definitely not on the level of the eagles or lions o-line. Darnold holds the ball longer cause he takes more deep shots than anyone.

[@kellyswanson746]

It's because he finally has receivers. That's all it is.

[@bradyhagen7789]

That first touchdown just has me like wtf are you doing defensively. You play if your going to do cover 3 buzz then why isnt the safety playing the middle 3rd. It seemed as if hes playing a half when he should be more in the middle. Why not run with that guy crossing deep thru the middle. Zone when played wrong is a death sentence

[@bignems314]

One reason: Justin. Jefferson.

[@bradyhagen7789]

@bignems314 oh for sure definitely a factor however that had nothing to do with the safety on the other side of the formation that was lined up directly across from nailor to start the play. That's the guy that should be middle field

[@bignems314]

It was tough to tell if that S should've been over the middle or if the CB/S on the other side of the field needed to get more depth. If it's the S that you're talking about that messed up, then he was favoring Addison (which if defenses are doing that now the Vikings are really scary)

[@kbrewers]

@@bignems314 was thinking the same thing

[@bradyhagen7789]

@@bignems314 yea I just feel you have to play the coverage your playing. But your 100 percent on it. It looks as if he's helping to try and worry about Addison

[@blowthewhistle3352]

🫵🔥CD

[@ChaseDanielShow]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@realmenistries2904]

Wish you'd push back against that big mouth Shady more. I know he's a big mouth and aggressive, but he's annoying.

[@eviscerations]

dude, on your other show you been a total clown with your takes on sam darnold all year long. you and acho and mccoy have been calling the dude a bum for months. quit trying to board the darnold hype train. i along with many other vikings fans have heard you talking shit all year. take your vikings hate and kick rocks, we got no room on the hype train for you.

[@ChaseDanielShow]

Actually, I’m the only one that’s stood up for him 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Merica1776-usa]

Chase do you think JJ McCarthy has legit 1st round talent? If you have a legit 1st round talent why would you pay a 27 year old over the 21 year old and over adding two offensive lineman for 15 million each and a couple corners and a nose guard. The vikings are second in dead cap and will have over 100 million in cap space this offseason but we are low on draft capitol. Pretty sure the team would be better if Darnolds 40 or 50 million was replacing Bradbury and Engram and Risner and not just for next season but for the next 15 years. In 5 years I will still be a vikings fan and is Darnold at 32 going to have a better future outlook than a 26 year old McCarthy? That is hard to believe

[@PotManPotMan]

Coming out of school, Darnold was far more talented.

[@Merica1776-usa]

@@PotManPotMan His arm yes, not his ability to throw over the middle of the field. McCarthy is one of the best in college history over the middle. Also look up the stats Nick Mullens put up last year when we were full of injuries and we were in the possible playoff hunt until the last few weeks. Our team is much deeper now than last year and if McCarthy can give us more than Mullens gave us we will be better than we are with Sam. Last game Tom Brady said it best, Darnold was 3 throws and once with bad hands in the pocket from blowing out the Packers. Darnold plays risky and that is part of the reason teams come back on us in games. McCarthy has shown no evidence of doing that in his career

[@MNspikegrow]

Because Mccarthy is 21 like Sam was. Why ruin a guy when he's young? The front office will do what's best for the team.

[@MNspikegrow]

The vikes aren't signing a long term deal it'll be 2 3 yrs tops.

[@Merica1776-usa]

@@MNspikegrow Sitting QB's for a season has shown to have great success and JJ is doing that now. I believe in KOC what makes you think he would get ruined if he is a legit 1st rounder?

[@PLF...]

He has been good for a while, just been on shit teams

[@SamCosentino]

It's NOT pronounced "verse"; it's "versUS". A verse is part of a song.

[@ForceOfNorse]

CAREER backup AT BEST, says Sam Darnold is Finally good? GTFOH! You STOLE YOUR F'N money!

[@Merica1776-usa]

kzbin.infod-F1dpBcgqw?si=9U70GZWYUPYkMcUC McCarthy can do this all day