Film Room: Sam Darnold, QB, USC Scouting Report (NFL Draft 2018 Ep. 4)

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[@SamuelGoldNFL]

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[@kyleberdy7581]

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[@brettbirdwell8732]

I really appreciate your mention of his anticipation. He throws with really impressive anticipation and not many people have mentioned it.

[@arielllerena8355]

Samuel how did you get so good at scouting? Im interested in learning the game on a deeper level and wamt to learn how to evaluate all the positions. How did you come about to learning all that and do you recommend I take a course like The Scouting Academy? Thanks and keep up the great content

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

You just gotta start at the basics and the more tape you watch the better you'll be at it. You have to ask the question "why did this happen on this play?" and everything will start to follow through from there. At that point, you look for traits that you see over and over again and try to look for patterns. Everybody can find one or two bad plays. Does he do it repeatedly is the question. As far as the Scouting Academy, I know the founder and a lot of the guys over there. They do good work but it's a bit pricey for an average person that doesn't want to pursue this work full-time. BUT if you can afford it and have the time to work on it, it's a good program to learn a lot. My recommendation is to read some starting books like "Take your eye off the ball" for example and see what you WANT to study from there. If you are still interested in a more detailed program than go with the Scouting Academy. This is what I'd do if it were me! Cheers!

[@Caesarsinclairjr17]

best breakdowns on youtube hands down

[@godfather95mbs33]

very good video Samuel.....thank you for helping me understand more about darnold, football and scouting :)

[@omieg89]

This was a great video. He is my favorite QB prospect in this draft. I think he has the highest floor and ceiling.

[@dvsxavier]

No health issues. Darnold's footwork & throwing motion needs cleaning, but his quick release showed improvement

[@rudyantiporda6316]

Great analysis bro.

[@713Calm]

Great video! Vocal inflections are natural!

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

Whoa thank you!!!! :)

[@dankburrito4219]

Darnold is a guy that the more I watch him the more I like him. He needs help with his footwork, but that is very teachable. He also gets a lot of hate for hos turnovers, but who better to learn from than Tyrod Taylor?

[@juanchavez9380]

9:13 hahah the left guard took out the ref with his great block😂😂

[@alexpuliyodil273]

Could you look at each team in the NFL and breakdown what position they're the weakest at and who they should draft to fix the deficiencies?

[@blowthewhistle3352]

Yeah your right his accuracy and his ability to throw was seriously constrained to this offense his wr's made bone head mistakes allowing him to force and make terrible miscues.. great read on sam darnold game going forward into pro level..

[@dvsxavier]

Good leader, Great teammate.

[@dvsxavier]

Sam throws the ball like a dart. Very quick, twitchy, can scramble. Good accuracy, even though his O-Line & receiving corp. were average

[@hawaiiguykailua6928]

That first pass in the clip is perfect example of why the Browns are just broken. I mean he throws a laser 40 yards standing still. Mayfield would drop that 10 yards short easy as he has to really wind up to make the same throw, but he isn't getting the time and he's obviously short and slow too boot. Ahh the Browns, you really lucked out Sam:)

[@thesportswarehouse8853]

Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson next?

[@mylesgarrett7-8-1bakerdoze5]

The Sports Warehouse I'm excited to see either Allen or Jackson on the Jags

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

The Sports Warehouse Lamar Jackson!

[@thesportswarehouse8853]

Awesome! Love your videos!!

[@War-outside]

Accept Jesus Christ as lord and savior follow Jesus with all your heart keep his commandments change your desires and put God First spread the word of God Mark 1:15 James 2:14-26

[@facistusa1729]

You right there I will Never expect Trump as Lord lol

[@Someguy1302]

So far, Josh Rosen seems like the best QB of the class. Looking forward to the next breakdown of a top-tier college QB

[@Tmv21395]

*SNEAKER HEAD* you do realize about every analyst has said the same thing that Rosen is the most nfl ready qb

[@dankburrito4219]

been 1200 Turnovers are fixable honestly. Peyton Manning threw 28 his rookie year. You also seem to be very irrational. I don't thiink you need to be talking QB's when you don't know how to even discuss a player with any type of sense.

[@dankburrito4219]

*SNEAKER HEAD* As we've gone along the more I see what you do as well. He's made some NFL level throws, and you couple that with him sitting a year and he will shine. I like Darnold more and more now. He's my QB 1

[@tyrelledavenport106]

Can you do Isaiah Oliver? Highlights show he’s a beast but I know little about the position as I was a lineman my whole life hahaha

[@tinytaz94]

You should do a free agency video/ Also, where do you think kirk is going?

[@ninerxx1]

Nice video Mr. Gold. Who do you have ranked 1-5 in this QB class?

[@toofastfoyo3944]

do a comparison on some non 1st round running backs, maybe 3 or 4 you like

[@vinnyb3978]

Jets! Jets! Jets!

[@jordanburns8174]

AMAZING VIDEO

[@lucmichel540]

Let's not forget how Darnold had to play behind the second string O-Line this season

[@BrockMak]

I want to see Equanimeous St. Brown . Epic name, 6'5" but with 4.4 speed, could be. What could be his weakness though?

[@VLA1234-t2t]

Brock Mak injuries

[@eric8664]

If his wide recievers are constently making mistakes in their routes, then perhaps it's indicitive of a problem in his communication/playcalling skills?

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

If your wide receivers can't run basic routes it's an indication the OC and WR coach (same guy at USC!) is not coaching properly. Darnold just announces the plays. He can't run the route as well.

[@Nathan-se3fr]

If Josh Rosen is number 1 and Darnold is second who would be third? Jackson or Mayfield?

[@kyleharrison713]

Good vid, as usual. I'd add he's got 2 BIG red flags. #1, very few college starts. It tends to be a bad thing at the next level when you're still learning the basics. #2, fumbling inside the pocket. Name a good qb who struggles to hold onto the ball in the pocket. He will get hit at the next level, and this could set him back considerably.

[@jarretberenson1214]

Kyle Harrison Jarrod Goff fumbles a lot, but I see your point

[@VLA1234-t2t]

Veer and Shoot he still suck

[@dankburrito4219]

Kyle Harrison Wentz had those same issues. It's all about two hands on the ball. Most of the fumbles you see him having the ball in one hand at his waist leaving it out to be stripped.

[@kyleharrison713]

I hope so, cause this league needs better qb play, so I'm definitely not rooting against anyone here. But those turnovers last year killed that offense.

[@aaronclem6817]

Make a video on Maryland WR DJ Moore!

[@deforestshmoney3513]

Gruden gonna be hitting him with noodles

[@TheLordNugget]

Josh Allen and Sam Darnold are the two guys that worry me with their mechanics. Darnold doesn't have a long motion but he jerks his arm back, then forward. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a few nagging shoulder injuries in his first few years.

[@johnmarston459]

Sam in your opinion which QB out of Rosen, Darnold, Mayfield, and Jackson would be the be a star if given the chance?

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

So far I'm at: 1. Rosen, 2: Darnold, 3. Mayfield. I haven't scouted Jackson and Allen yet, but they are coming up soon!

[@jarretberenson1214]

Am I crazy, or is this supposed to be episode 3?

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

Jarret Berenson Mayfield was #3. Rosen #2. Chubb/Michel was #1.

[@jarretberenson1214]

Samuel Gold I see. I forgot the Georgia running backs. These videos are great nonetheless. Great work!

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

Thanks! Yeah I get the comment a lot hahah. I did the Chubb/Michel video a few weeks before releasing Rosen so nobody remembers it lol

[@brandonmccreary30]

With the strengths and weaknesses listed, I just don't understand how Darnold is a good pick at 2 but Lamar Jackson is a risk. Darnold's weaknesses were the same if not worse. You list mechanics, TURNOVERS, and throwing on the run as weakness. In the Jackson video you say accuracy is primary for QB, but those weaknesses listed dont speak well to that. Just an observation.

[@FantasyCouch]

Nice 1! Really looking forward to the Lamar Jackson one!

[@jackjelf07]

Same! Looking forward to what he can do as a wide receiever:)

[@FantasyCouch]

You must have him confused with someone else, he is a QB :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[@jackjelf07]

Fantasy Couch no he's not LMAO

[@navonmyhand7999]

@@jackjelf07 lmao, you were one of those people in 2018

[@rjdriver88]

Darnold the GOAT knew it was on him and he went out there week after week after week and made a trash USC team highly competitive. Hail the GOAT.

[@chrisrodriguez5934]

That first throw was an easy throw that a high schooler could’ve made. Why’d you show that? The second one too. The third was good though

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

It's to give context to his offensive system and starting with the basics. This isn't meant to be a highlight video but a video discussing his traits.

[@andy522g]

how did you get these angle of film

[@MrBrunoGI]

Lol that play with hitch route, the corner knew more about the play call then the receiver did, that's just one example of what Darnold had to deal with and why his numbers were what they were, in the pros he's going to look alot better, dumb browns and giant, but thank the Jets took him.

[@kanagawa85]

Can you do guice or gordert?

[@AOKP]

J E T S JETS JETS JETS, and bro stop changing the sound of every one of your last words, its not necessary lol

[@billytheconqueror5803]

also Darnold like with Luck is Colin Cowherd's man-crush

[@yoboyadawg]

Hmmmm how is his weaknesses worst than Lamar’s but he’s a lock first round?

[@markedwards2288]

Pro does anyone on here know how to get college all 22 film?

[@DrVanNostrand01]

Become a coach in the NCAA hah

[@markedwards2288]

Savage_Gaming lol how else do you get it?

[@mark224]

Mason Rudolph next please.

[@kumar01234]

Every highlight I see of Darnold he's either in shotgun formation or pistol formation. I watched the USC vs UCLA game and he's always in shotgun or pistol. I've never seen him under center. Josh Rosen is miles ahead of Darnold but if the guy expresses some personality then red flag. If Rosen falls down draft due to always questioning why a play would work and for not being a company man then someone is going to get a steal. If he drops below the top 10 I'd say watch out for the Chargers to trade up to get rivers successor

[@DPMixing]

kumar01234 Rosen falls down in the draft because he has poor mobility, had double digit INTs in college, and quit on his teams in multiple big games plus durability issues. Yes Rosen has arm talent and the most perfect mechanics a decade of private QB coaching can buy, but his production really wasn’t there in college. The people that are hyped about him love his workout footage where he has a beautiful throwing motion with no coverage or pass rush to deal with but how about his game tape versus Arizona, Memphis, ASU last year? He got exposed by some pretty average college defenses at times and just doesn’t appear to be a great leader that’s fully invested at all times.

[@JayDay3K]

Welcome to New York kid!

[@maximilianwendland9667]

Barkley #1 or Rosen or Darnold?

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

If you are the Browns, you try to go Cousins + Barkley, but if you don't get Cousins I'd go Rosen first.

[@davidchiang7544]

Sam Darnold's accuracy is one of his strengths.

[@DrVanNostrand01]

IMO this dude is one of the most overhyped prospects in years. I'm one of the few Browns fans that are actually happy with what they did yesterday.

[@mrfotns]

Savage_Gaming lol.... Carson Wentz, Deshaun Watson and Sam Darnold.

[@DrVanNostrand01]

Time will tell on Darnold, he played in the garbage Pac 10 with 0 legit defenses and had almost as many TO's as TD's last year. Looked like shit the only time he played a real team this year OSU, while Mayfield torched both OSU and UGA last year. I was pissed that they passed on the other two, not this one though.

[@userf9113]

Saquem Griffen next?

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

After the QBs I think.

[@userf9113]

Thanks man

[@dvsxavier]

Sam Darnold reminds me of a young Troy Aikman

[@austinryan9382]

Just as far as looks go , darnold looks like Peyton Manning... just the way he moves ,, obviously Manning was one of the most polished qbs but I just keep seeing Manning when Sam moves around... not that im saying he the next Peyton or anything.

[@eerreennee]

The jets made a Major Error in Trading Sam Darnold.

[@TylerAvakian]

In my opinion....

[@moehio]

Weakness: Accuracy on the run? Pffft.... probably his greatest strength. Take a lap.

[@amcarthur5003]

The ref at 9:13 lol

[@Libunaop]

For some reason im getting Nick Foles vibes

[@sajid1891]

He reminds me a lot of sam bradford.

[@bosshoggmoth3295]

I see a lot of Big Ben in this kid

[@scottyhaines4226]

xXx_69vape69_xXx more Romo than Big Ben

[@VLA1234-t2t]

Fuck no 😂 big ben was was better and wasnt a pick machine

[@scottyhaines4226]

I'd even give him a Jameis Winston comparison. Big, solid but not great arm, sometimes inaccurate, extremely streaky but has a high ceiling and is somewhat mobile.

[@VLA1234-t2t]

Scotty Haines lol jamies was a proven winner, wasnt as innacurate as darnold. He didnt throw as much picks or fumble. Yall just hyping up a trash qb. Darnold did nothing but lose and have turnovers

[@scottyhaines4226]

been 1200 Jameis threw more picks in college than Darnold has. Darnold isn't really inaccurate he just makes poor decisions when the pocket is crumbling around him.

[@Griskyjr5]

He played bad all season so he wouldn’t get drafted by the browns. Jokes on him they want him even more now!

[@jacobmelcher4705]

Do Lamar Jackson

[@andrewstein744]

who is your number 1 qb?

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

Rosen!

[@andrewstein744]

I’m a huge giants fan. Do u think they should pick saquon or rosen

[@tonyanthonyfowler]

agree andrew luck and darnold are the same dude, but what about the USC Curse? No great QBs have come from USC....is Darnold going to break the curse?

[@eastbayballer6331]

Saquan Barkley!!!!

[@robbybonfire9944]

Mayfield takes care of the ball, much better.

[@intel_da_developer4791]

Hell no Sam Darnold is nothing like luck are you crazy.

[@lastwordsports1892]

I think he's good just not better than Rosen,Mayfield,Falk(criminally underrated), and I think he's tied with Jackson.

[@keshon79]

Barkley will be picked by browns

[@jarvismanning3183]

Not enough game snaps for my eyes. The next Ryan Leaf.

[@mikemelder9031]

Oh wait so the shittiest teams you name and you ain’t even think of the Jets

[@Skyreem2020]

So far what I have noticed...this quarterback class is average. Top 2 from this lot, would be rosen, darnorld, Mayfield...but again average.

[@ZachGeology]

5000lives Says "top 2" then precedes to name 3 people...🤔

[@maxrobson198]

Ahh 4 secs too late

[@kanagawa85]

Never trust QB from USC....unless his name is carson palmer

[@rafsimmz]

Takman Klan Killa 187 lmao and even he only had 1 playoff win in his 15 seasons lmao

[@Westcoast-vs6pi]

Takman Klan Killa 187 or Sam Darnold. This guy is gonna be special.

[@kanagawa85]

Westcoast 57257 only time will tell

[@dillonmurphy2394]

What difference does it make if he's from USC? Mark Sanchez and Leinart were a decade ago with totally different teams and coaching staffs.

[@dankburrito4219]

Takman Klan Killa 187 Don't draft a QB from Ohio State unless his name is... Oh wait a minute not much success there.

[@denzeldarius9617]

Everybody sleeping on Lamar Jackson dawg

[@angelcalderon5680]

Denzel Darius that's because he's a better athlete than he is a qb. He's gonna need to sit behind someone for a couple years to develop or risk flaming out as a qb. Really high ceiling, but also low floor

[@ucheokoroafor8273]

This guy will be a bust. Hope the Browns take him first

[@brandonchristopher9657]

Andrew Luck never led the nation in turnovers LOL Andrew Luck had a prototypical throwing motion and great footwork. Sam darnold will be a huge bust 👎👎👎

[@dankburrito4219]

Brandon Christopher You don't know that at all really. 3-13 26 TD's 28 INT's Guess who had that stat line his rookie season. Guess he's a bust too huh?

[@moegreen615]

Smh

[@JohnSmith-gi7jw]

I find it almost humorous that Darnold's fumble-ite-is is no big deal. He's a turnover machine, fumbling and throwing interceptions in the Red Zone consistantly. One of the leaders in this category in the NCAA. Why this fact is ignored should challenge the view that he is supposed to be a 'safe' pick. He is NOT the concensus best quarterback in this draft.

[@JM-ip7hf]

John Smith Someone gets it. I hope I’m wrong since I’m a JET fan but unless this kid has a stellar team and coaching system around he will not justify being picked at 3. I think Rosen will eventually turn out to be the best QB out of this group.

[@jordanburns8174]

First

[@ScrewNickk]

Least favorite of the 5 quarterbacks. Guarantee he will be a bust.

[@chucklaw1962]

No USC QB has ever been successful in the pros fact

[@meatysmc]

carson palmer, mark sanchez and matt cassell

[@chucklaw1962]

Jay Martin You call them successful Carson Palmer was decent but not successful

[@mrfotns]

Chuck Law Palmer is a borderline HOF in spite of his many injuries.

[@flowthrupranayama]

I guarantee you this kid is overrated, he's more like Case Keenum than Luck. Darnold's gonna bust due to his weak footwork and lack of discipline, more than likely. Josh Rosen is the star of this QB class, and L Jackson the best 2nd tier value.

[@charlesc470]

flowthrupranayama He lacks Excellent QB football instincts & awareness.

[@TheCruzan26]

flowthrupranayama I agree! I think Rosen is the best QB but his injury history scares me. And Lamar Jackson is second favorite QB in this draft.

[@one_of_wun]

flowthrupranayama Id say Darnold is more like Philip Rivers than Luck

[@VLA1234-t2t]

Sir_William _III phillip rivers isnt a turnover machine... and he can ru an offense and make reads not like this bum

[@charlesc470]

I think Sam Gold has been given Gold 💵💵💵 to promote this kid & the UCLA QB because they obviously aren't ready for College, not-to-mention NFL!! Sam Darnold was a marginal QB who played against marginal talent. USC should've put him against three to four top SEC teams to give him good exposure to top tier defenses. 90% of USC QB's are 1st round busts because they are told they are the best but aren't prepared properly! 😔😔😔 If you under perform in College you will at best be a backup in the pros. Any NFL GM who picks this guy outside of the 3rd round is incapable of performing true evaluations!

[@jarretberenson1214]

Charles C He is easily a first round talent just based on his athleticism

[@Brandon77maniaci]

Cool dude. Hope your comment makes you feel better about yourself.

[@VLA1234-t2t]

Jarret Berenson what athletistism lmao? Hes a slow white dude with no accuracy. If youre going for athletitism its josh allen and lamar jackson who are going 1st then