Sam Darnold Preseason Week 1 2023 Analysis

[@stevesmith866]

“ the running back coach must not be in the stadium at this point” JT O’Sullivan classic rock right there.

[@BALLSOHARDU]

why else do you think RB coach was fired from Chargers.....Anthony lynnn....WTF

[@Fier07112]

@@BALLSOHARDUactually Bobby Turner is the RB coach. Lynn was just a fill in for that last year because Turner took the year off for surgery. I would assume Lynn colabs though bc he is much younger.

[@iamnotjcook]

#32 being so bad at blocking is wild especially when he's 220. Like dude get in there

[@1Steins]

First time being excited to watch Sam Darnold film in a loooooong time.

[@oel734]

Because Sam finally has the Team and Coaching that he's needed as a young player. And he's STILL a young player (only 26) so there's still time for him to RESET his career.

[@1Steins]

For sure, hoping for good things.

[@B4rry16]

Those of us who watched Davis Price on that National Championship LSU team knew that he was a notorious play saboteur with his pass blocking. Burrow and those weapons were just too good.

[@PureMagma]

Oh... no wonder Burrow was able to withstand getting sacked like 80 times his first season with the Bengals! Thank you Davis Price for being the guy that nobody wants on their team.

[@samuelblackwell3762]

That's why he's there to grab the QB2 spot.

[@conork7726]

Loving the 49ers breakdowns

[@purplejuice476]

TDP needs to get with Kittle on how to block

[@charlest8883]

Maybe the 49ers hired Frank Gore to teach him how to block.

[@justinsugay1149]

@@charlest8883 I was saying, TDP needs to hear it from somebody and Gore would be just the man to do so effectively if it's possible.

[@ninerempire3398]

And juice

[@ChicknNugts]

Great stuff on 95.7 the other day. This channel totally changed how I watch football. Looking forward to the season!

[@aboyo6230]

Couldn’t agree more. Incredible. Even more fun as I was so fired up when he first played for the 49ers. I remember being in college yelling J! T! OOooOoOoO!

[@deannorby]

Like if you are a Viking checking out Sam Darnold? 👍🙏... He has potential... SKOL 🏈

[@Win7ermu7e]

The number of Vikings fans (and I am one) who think Darnold is going to somehow magically turn into a starter (or even a teir 1/2 starter) is absolutely mind-boggling. He is an 8 game doorstop, period. The koolaid hopium is very real.

[@davidevans8691]

32 was ready for the check down

[@oel734]

He was ready to check out.

[@koaldetmer]

Great analysis darnold will be the guy if purdy isn’t ready

[@Gi-or8bk]

Fucking horrible decision if so

[@KingG-rb9xv]

here for this comment after Brocks concussion. Hope he recovers soon. Can't wait to see what Darnold has to bring!

[@FlipLoLz]

WARNING: If you're a close friend or family member of #32, you might want to go ahead and skip this analysis. 😬

[@jameswilson9121]

Where was this bashing of the blocking in Trey video 🦗

[@PureMagma]

Or watch it and tell your boy that he's playing high school level football... unless he's actually playing for Las Vegas Raiders. I saw plenty of that from him, TBH!

[@greatslambino]

@@jameswilson9121He criticized the pass pro several times in the Trey video…as well as the film of him turning down 3+ WIDE OPEN receivers on the reps he had enough time to throw.

[@jameswilson9121]

​@@greatslambinoyeah ok if that's what you call it

[@charlest8883]

@@jameswilson9121 Trey was playing mostly with Mason

[@auntrayjones39]

Great breakdown to me Darnold seems more sure of himself and the offense. Good coaching is a big help

[@oel734]

From Adam Gase to Matt Rhule. Traded one moron for another. Only when Steve Wilks (The Defensive Coordinator for the Niners) took over, did Sam show ANY development as a QB.

[@peterwest323]

Brutal tape for TDP.

[@PlaySA]

16:51 the receiver settles right behind the linebacker instead of continuing the route! Would've been a completion otherwise I think

[@harvard004]

he definitely wasn't going full speed

[@kewlbeone5949]

Darnold was an all CIF LB'er also.

[@oel734]

He's certainly built like one, too. almost Rothelsberger'esque.

[@EvanZamir]

TDP evisceration and Darnold clearly the QB2

[@Bastikovski99]

Darnold always threw a nice deep ball on the Jets to Robbie Anderson. They just didn’t have a team around them or a coach

[@thatsovietspy1974]

I’ve never seen a RB more scared of contact 😂

[@thewind6047]

As a panthers fan, y’all should start him imo. He’s what you need as a game manager with ability. It’s the first time he’s ever had weapons

[@markc2940]

OMG thank you! I've been saying this for so long. These 49er fans don't know lol. They follow the media who really just report on stats rather than watching film.

[@oel734]

Still can't believe the Panthers did not Keep Sam after last season. Could've had him start while Bryce Young red-shirt'ed. smh.

[@rluellam]

Thank you. Really good to see your breakdown. I wonder if the Niners will give Darnold the start this week, sort of trade off with Lance so they both get work against the 2s. Looking at your vids, i think the decisiveness factor is really noticeable. I'm sure that's because Darnold has played more football.

[@adamwolsey8589]

Any chance Darnold is trying to get it up and down before the safety gets in? (on the first deep ball) reminds me of Josh Allen's throw against the pats: pumps left and J.C. Jackson stops his feet and Diggs runs by him. Thanks for you hard work.

[@PlaySA]

I mean that could be the case but the receiver was already behind the safety, or at least had the angle there. The safety wasn't coming upfield towards the receiver so that wasn't super relevant. Darnold never has had very good touch tbh

[@oel734]

@@PlaySA As long as he completes the pass and moves the chains (and cuts down on the INTs like he did last season), I really could care less.

[@jaleru]

Now it makes sense why TDP didn't get playing time last season. Dude is a liability in pass pro

[@brobsty1856]

He's the 4th best runner anyway

[@terry7907]

Great breakdown. Gave me a better opinion of Darnold, except he was playing the Raiders’ D.

[@Silehnt]

So was Lance

[@oel734]

Lance was as well..Plus Lance was playing with BETTER players (2nd-Oline and 2nd-team Receivers) whereas Sam was with the 3rd O-line and Ronnie Bell was the only player worth throwing to. (I guess to be fair, Sam was used to having one receiver worth throwing to since he only had DJ Moore to throw to in Carolina last season)

[@816DawG]

ill watch tonight! This gonna be gooooood!

[@YDCFF_]

Have you considered doing an update on Duggan? He came in as the 3, so you know how many reps he's getting and the talent he's playing with, but it would be interesting to get your take in an NFL game.

[@TheQBSchool]

not really

[@YDCFF_]

@@TheQBSchool Following all of your clicking, If you were rebuilding an NFL team, which QB from the 2023 class would you build it around?

[@AHaydenBr]

How do you get the sky view and qb view in the plays?

[@marcusherrera3975]

Can we get a Zac Wilson Vs panthers review?

[@oel734]

Sure : INTERCEPTION, INTERCEPTION, INTERCEPTION, HALF-TIME, INTERCEPTION INTERCEPTION, INTERCEPTION. Game Over. lol

[@jaha777jaha6]

Idk if it's darnold progressing or if it's better oline play but he looks sharper than he did with the panthers...I'm sure the starting rb cmac won't be that bad back there and he'll have better passpro If he ends up in the game ,32 was atrocious in this one if he can't block he can't play

[@oel734]

Look at it this way : Sam went 4-0 before CMC got hurt. Then last season after CMC was traded away, and Sam came back from injury (and Matt Rhule was fired), he went 4-2 with these numbers (sans the final game against New Orleans where no one from either team played well) : - 1,100 yards - 8.8 yards/attempt - 9 TDs (7 passing 2 rushing) - 1 INT - 105.4 passer rating Sam started progressing last season and it's continuing now.

[@patricktully9661]

On the naked boot @10:05 Trey Lance ran almost the exact same play to his arm side -different formation I believe - and the throw was virtually identical to Darnolds - slightly behind and takes a good catch to prevent a pick 6. Shan should either coach that concept up or omit it completely.

[@oel734]

Was it a good catch or was it, as TJ pointed out, a case of Latu not stopping to give Sam an easier target to throw to, thus making that far more difficult than it should've been?

[@paulogryzek4740]

Can I ask if the idea is valid that you want to develop some level of a shallow out route repertoire, otherwise it makes it too easy for coverages to shade inside and not respect the quick flat game? Would you say that quick outs are, in a vacuum, somewhat unprofitable until you consider the idea of setting up double moves and creating space for wheels and stuff like that (I am not in coaching or any level of football, just a casual fan so maybe idk what I'm talking about here).

[@elmatador678]

Jto!!!! Love your channel...had a suggestion for your content sir maybe do a rookie year current year film session comparing how much some of these guys have developed and IF its even possible to not pass the eye test early on but reach a players full potential...i.e deshuan watson his rookie year comparing his film in Cleveland thus far

[@selftotjits]

I remember JT when he played briefly for the niners. Wasn't afraid to throw the ball down the field of I remember correctly. Had some INTs got himself benched I think, but we were not very good back then. Scott Mclaughlin didn't get enough credit for drafting dudes.

[@Cedtrevg]

JT wasn't drafted by the Niners

[@selftotjits]

@@Cedtrevg didn't say he was. ibsaid Scott Mclaughlin didn't get enough credit for his drafting. In general. Afterward Mclaughlin went to the Seahawks as vp player personnel and was the actual person responsible for making their gm sign Russell Wilson

[@oel734]

1000% on the money with everything. If this doesn't demonstrate that Sam is AT LEAST QB2 material, I don't know what will. All Sam has to do tomorrow is play as Decently has he did (or maybe he plays even better) and the QB2 position is his.

[@loganzaring448]

where is the Levis breakdown?

[@blitztim6416]

When is Purdy going to play?

[@jmcghane]

I heard he might play Saturday.

[@tommywolmart265]

He was on demon time 👿

[@jaysnow701]

On the late flat. I am sure you know, but i think it is just a scheme choice to not block the EMOL. they want him in conflict, if he cheats to the QB then the pulling TE can seal him on a counter, and the TE who leaked late can seal the stack defender if he plays the pass or drive him down if he bites on the outside zone. It is beautiful watching Kittle and Juszczyk run routes right past defenders who are playing their run fit because they got put on the ground previously.

[@milkflameee]

I got a feeling Kyle will get the best out of Sam. He will end up finally showing why he was taken 3rd overall. He may end up starting at some point and taking Purdys job

[@oel734]

And many other detractor Niner fans out there will hate it and proclaim that the season is over and will go watch Baseball or something....OR downplay every play(and WIN) the Niners get with Sam under center. They just don't want Sam Darnold to be successful while Brock and Trey fail.

[@milkflameee]

@oel734 So much goes into success as an NFL QB. He was doomed from the start with the jets, and his situation with the panthers wasn't any better. I think being home back in California, Kyle Shanahan, and the talent around him on this roster will bring out his best . He has the ability to not only start but win and win big.

[@stevesstuff4135]

Niner’s don’t emphasize a slot receiver for that HOSS play on the 3-way go route, but I’d love to see Kittle in that role. Intrigued as to why HOSS Y Juke is essentially obsolete now

[@randydaytona5615]

Sam was 💯 signed to be #2

[@oel734]

Yep. This "competition" is a sham (not complaining because I am a Sam Darnold supporter). I think what they were trying to do is light a fire under Trey's ass to get him to play better in order to INCREASE HIS TRADE VALUE. But it backfired when everyone all saw he learned absolutely NOTHING from the 3 years he's been a Niner.

[@a1kid]

Massive prayers for Purdy to stay healthy all season...

[@sharkzillah401]

Can we get a Baker/Trask video

[@KantoKait]

22:57 it seems like SF left 32 out to razz Sam. I hope he is able to make it in the NFL.

[@REB4444]

Jimmy used to get alot of crap for throwing seemingly stupid INTs now and then, but this is Kyle's offense. He WANTS you to be decisive even if now and then it's a muddled read because more times than not it will work. This is why Kyle likes Darnold more than Trey. Kyle knows he has a sh*t O-Line so he needs the QB to plant his foot and deliver quickly. The problem is that the WR might not run the route exactly like he's supposed to and the ball is delivered with anticipation to the wrong spot or like in this game the defender may take the wrong drop and disrupt it but at least the QB did his part.

[@kewlbeone5949]

Darnold could be amazing.

[@justinsugay1149]

Darnold looks pretty good here all things considered. 32, TDP, smh. Didn't know the tape would show such left to be desired blocking to say the least. I am nobody. Can't do it either but would love to see you play but you'll not be earning that with this tape. Hopefully you figure it out. Frank Gore comes to mind. Hit him up if you have it like that TDP. RBs and supporting pass pro is critical. As always, Go Niners!

[@CerebralChaos]

“Hi everybody, welcome to The RB School. I am J.T. O’Sullivan. Today, Tyrion Davis-Price. Not gonna lie, this was a rough one. Buckle in, let’s get it going. Welcome to The RB School.” *clap*

[@pierrepaulmingot3220]

Nice throw amazing this that, all this to gain 2 yards !! The media narrative against Trey Lance and For Darnold is going crazy!!! At 14:15 Darnold get lucky the ball has not been picked

[@Dont_worry_ill_say_it]

At 17:18 u can get a slightly better look as it zooms in. It did hit the receiver in his hands ig it just slipped through. Wr would have been to blame.

[@oel734]

Trey threw the exact same type of ball on the exact same type of play. Difference is that Trey was indecisive, waited too long, and the Defender had literally TWO HANDS on the football and dropped it. The Defender for Sam was going tthe other way and had to reach back behind him to get his finger-tips on the ball (so that was a great play by him) to tip it....but guess what? IT STILL got to the receiver and hit him in both his hands AND arms/chest but just couldn't catch that (but it was catchable).

[@pierrepaulmingot3220]

@@Dont_worry_ill_say_it Darnold looks a dangerous gambing player to me

[@pierrepaulmingot3220]

@@oel734 Trey play with 3th string scout team. Darnold and Purdy played with starter

[@Dont_worry_ill_say_it]

@@pierrepaulmingot3220 he can be lol. Thts why he isn’t starting anywhere

[@200cdl]

If we can't protect this guy, it won't matter how good he is, fact !!

[@raphael2407]

I'm a 49er and very eager to see Purdy this season, but if things go south I wouldn't mind Sam Darnold starting. Much prefer him over Lance, I even take Allen over Lance at this point. We don't need a "spectecular flashy superstar QB", we need a guy who is calm enough and gets the ball to our playmakers, we got plenty of targets. Purdy and Darnold do exactly that and Sam has the experience of 55 NFL games under his belt. With this offense, if we can get the O-Line fixed, I have all the faith in Sam Darnold to get things done. Keep the flashy shit for the kids over at KC, I want solid cosistent and, at best, very boring ABC oldschool football. It works ;)

[@oel734]

He has the experience AND HE'S STILL ONLY 26 YEARS OLD, TOO!! :)

[@Davey11]

Tanner McKee please. The guy looks seriously good

[@JimmyMarrow]

Please do Will Levis next.

[@chrislo2007]

Niners have given #32 more chances than Trey Lance

[@neor4497]

Anthony Lynn.. Please don't take your job for granted since you have CMC. #32 didn't feel like lighting up anyone.

[@Ve1oIsh]

qb 3 looking alright, I would have considered him for qb2 but the fact his been in the NFL for 5 years (sure u can say they where bad but the reality he isn't that good) is concerning he does good but after a while he turn back to sam over and I say trey deserves more reps because we don't know what he is.

[@oel734]

- 1,100 yards - 8.8 yards/attempt - 9 TDs (7 passing 2 rushing) - 1 INT - 105.4 passer rating These were his numbers last season Those are not numbers of a QB3. Those numbers are the reason Kyle brought him here.

[@Ve1oIsh]

@@oel734 u have the wrong stats look again

[@oel734]

I deliberately left out the Saints game because no one played well in that game. A game that meant nothing at that point. But if you want, I can include Sams 2 INTs which brings him to 7 TDs, 2 Rushing TDs, and 3 picks (9 TDs overall to just 3 picks) if that makes you feel better. lol@@Ve1oIsh

[@alcoholfree6381]

You got my eyes/mind kicked onto #32 early and often! He did not demonstrate the awareness or execution of “Bruce Lee”; he reminded me more of “Inspector Jacques Clouseau”? He surely didn’t make the QB’s job easier. SD-14 looked better than TL; but I ain’t no QB coach. Thanks for an entertaining video. I thought SD-14 should have stayed in college for another year.

[@johnbull1568]

All I learnt from this video is that the Raiders played with an extra man, and yes No 32, I would like fries with that.

[@jinnij.caiman]

Davis-Price RB4 hopefully 🤞 sorry 32, I think Mason is just a ahead of him. But Ronnie Bell… loving his play.

[@jeremiahh6691]

Can we re-visit Tanner McKee?

[@RColo74]

The Scamahan offense is NOT QB friendly

[@ErikLiberty]

On the first play where the running back didn't run full speed for the block, I give him a pass on that. I remember in my football days how easy it was to get juked when running head-on and at full speed to block someone who is also running at you head-on at full speed.

[@Dontpullmycheese]

Nobody is expecting a running back to stop a blitzing LB completely in his tracks, but you have to meet them at the point of attack, not let them get past your line on a 3 step drop.

[@WhenTheWorldTurnedRightSideUp]

I know he didn't have much to play off week 1, but can you review Jaren Hall? I think he's got a really cool head and good accuracy, but I'm not actually a qb so I might be dead wrong. Thanks!

[@greatslambino]

Poor 32 catching some HEAT today lmao

[@TheXekutioner]

man, this was a TDP Analysis. 😂He got cooked lol

[@jboneau]

With all the quarterbacks that have been getting injured on the 49ers, Tyrion David-Price better get better at pass pro or he'll be playing arena league.

[@TwizzTasty]

TDP is getting murdered in here 😂 😂 mason is the better back for sure

[@jpete3027666]

Niner fans have been clamoring for TDP to get playing time, and most fans don’t understand why he was recently cut. Watch this video. Kyle doesn’t play guys that can’t block, it’s that simple. And why should he?

[@wingmanbman]

go Aggies!

[@nflsportsesport4248]

32 was fine... except those last 2 plays...

[@lyndonyoung6756]

Please do a tanner McKee preseason video vs the browns. He threw a bunch of really good back shoulder balls. Just want to know what you think of his pocket movement and accuracy.

[@KT-ki6gz]

RB said I’m not paid enough to stop this LB

[@HarrisonHollers]

10:06 Shanahan is among the top play callers in the league but is he too arrogant here calling this play? Sam has to turn around while positioned in the end zone to make a pass? Seems doomed for a mistake.

[@aessa8440]

Sam Darnold preseason highlights: Wow 32 doesn't pass pro good (haha)

[@oel734]

Well Sam was very good but 32 was very bad. LOL

[@sirmayse1545]

#32 playing NFL football. NOT FOR LONG if you keep giving that crap on the field

[@KippinCollars]

Darnold's basically Nick Mullens with a little more consistency.

[@michealblake2253]

No

[@jaleru]

Nick Mullens had a noodle arm

[@oel734]

He had more of a noodle arm than Chad Pennington. @@jaleru

[@joe1rooney1]

Dude's a starter in the league for sure

[@DavidECoy]

I’m sorry u had to go through all of this. I also don’t think Phil knew because think of this, if Phil knew and was happy and enjoying it why would he be divorcing Eli? Would he divorce her just to fool u longer? I understand u can say he is divorcing her because of the extra guys and not just u but again why would he be mad about other guys if he was ok with u sleeping with her? I really believe the sisters are trying to divide the two of u.

[@steven453232]

Yo look at 60LT

[@snotnosewilly99]

RB #32 for MVP.

[@philiproseel3506]

I hope we don't play a lot of quarterbacks. Just one:#13.

[@mihaiconstantin-pau5116]

TDP won’t make it on the roster if he can’t block. Shanahan will cut him

[@walylama1672]

JT is the official panty buncher of this preseason.

[@markmiranda9461]

32 TDP is a 3rd round pick bro. 2nd year. Been a disappointment to this point.

[@toofastfoyo3944]

Jesus 32 looks like me in high school tryna block

[@Moto_Jo]

Sam can’t hit a wide open WR on a 3 step drop? Basic Bill Walsh offense lol

[@oel734]

He hit one later on, though. If at first you don't succeed, etc. etc...

[@tomthx5804]

It's just your own issues.

[@epic6434]

I like how this guy plays QB he's had terrible times that got him dumped but there's a reason why he keeps getting picked up. He's got a 1 year deal with the Vikings for 10 million and wtf is that about? He's gotta be QB coach off the bench or something cause that new USC QB is mechanical but don't you think the league is extra hard on them Trojan QBs and that's why I wouldn't take the new dude 1st pick they're showcasing them at USC do a lot of great work but not getting enough pressure to compare in the NFL where they'll be under pressure and risking the career added pressure is the bills and life off the field not fraternity to keep supporting his progress.

[@christopherpantalion5810]

Crazy how we are listening to a guy that has 9 touchdown pass an would have been considered trash his stats aren't good in the NFL just saying but he's been there

[@oel734]

Probably because he actually played in the NFL and we didn't. But i mean if you want, you can go create your own channel and do some X's and O's yourself. No one is stopping you.

[@madikay822]

32 💀

[@jameswilson9121]

So excuses for Sam bash Trey another white guy bashing a black QB go figure. TDP didn't make a good enough block but made a block

[@markc2940]

Oh geese. Another one that plays the race card lol. Last i remember you have plenty of great black qb's making big bucks. Stop it. You want to talk about good/bad play do it, but don't bring racism into sports. Also, black people dominate sports from all angles. Stop it already. You want to talk about racism? Where is affirmative action in sports? Thought so.

[@oel734]

"So excuses for Sam bash Trey another white guy bashing a black QB go figure." >>>> Pulling the race card when you don't get your way. Pathetic.

[@matthiasreacts105]

Can we get an ill manning break down!!!