Sam Darnold's top plays of the 2022 season

Darnold went 4-2 with seven passing TDs and 8.2 yards per attempt (second in the league) over the last six games of the regular season.
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[@NairobiDino]

Like if you are here as a Viking Fan!

[@presidentzippy5506]

Yeah, this could be another career resurrection like Sam Bradford: an immensely-talented QB who never had weapons or pass protection. The film looks way better than the stats, although his release is not as nearly as quick as Sam's which might get him killed one day.

[@laudanum669]

You got to think Darnold has the fire to prove everybody wrong. I'm hoping for the best, even if he ends up QB #2 it's better than the INT machine Mullens.

[@NairobiDino]

@@laudanum669 Watching highlights of Sam Darnold he looks like a mix of Kirk Cousins and Josh Allen... good in the pocket but can run too... like for a 40 yard Touch Down! As a die hard Viking supporter l liked Kirk Cousins... but last year was the year he was going to take us deep in the payoffs but he got injured and his injury will have an affect on his mobility... so now I would prefer Darnold who is younger and can both throw and run! And will be a good QB1 with a potential to be more but is a great QB2 as presidentzippy5506 points out. I am encouraged!

[@kbankah]

He looks pretty good ...looks like a more athletic kirk cousins

[@erichovatt]

On paper he is bottom tier QB js.

[@theredb15]

Watching these highlights in March, as Darnold is now a 49er for a year! Impressive plays!

[@williamlarese3010]

Right?! I’m most impressed about his LEGS! Never noticed how well he moves. Shanny LOVES THAT I BET!

[@MrFreakazoid24]

Ive been saying that Darnold might be better than Purdy with this deep Niners team. We might get to see that this coming Sunday if Purdy is in concussion protocol.

[@Denyingjester29]

@@MrFreakazoid24I’m getting so much hate for my Sam darnold is not that much of a drop off from Brock take .Sam was a 1st round pick for a reason.

[@MrFreakazoid24]

@@Denyingjester29 He has a way better ball than Purdy that Ive seen so far, obviously Purdy will improve but I dont think we’ve seen the best out of Darnold. Hes been on some shitty squads.

[@FloatingWaterTank]

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but if this is it for Sam with us, I’m gonna miss him. I really want him to come back but if he doesn’t, I really enjoyed watching him this year. Sam nearly getting us to the playoffs will be a memory that I will always be thankful for.

[@yella2847]

Agree. I've grown to really like him and enjoy seeing the chemistry he had with the team this season. I wouldn't mind having him back either. He grew a lot with Wilks. More time in the right system and with the right coach, and he's got a lot more potential left.

[@theinconspicuousbxc]

Matt Rhule had us thinking Sam was trash as a quarterback, when in actuality, he's pretty mid.

[@tthompson7609]

@@theinconspicuousbxc lmao

[@jamessocha8765]

I agree everyone is saying we need a qb we don’t Sam was light out 10 tds 3 ints over 100 rating and over 1,000 yds he was great as a runner too brought extra time big arm hard to bring down that’s what I have been telling panther fans if we draft someone we will be looking for all The qualities sam already has he deserves to start for us he earned that

[@edgariva12]

@@theinconspicuousbxc facts

[@germanehabib7345]

Sammy D definitely had his moments. Highs and lows, no matter what, he doesn't get enough credit... 💪🏾🏈🔥🏈👍🏾

[@jamessocha8765]

He def deserves much more credit dude was really good down the stretch everything that darnold brings to the table is what a rookie qb brings and darnold is still young as hell too doesn’t make sense to draft a qb stick with Sammy next year bring back the team and wilks

[@BroItsBroski]

That classic Darnold to DJ connection.

[@benzobatrin6882]

Now it's darnold to JJ

[@Alexs-hc3wk]

He’s had the talent but never had an OC or a offensive line. This year he had a real offensive line and he showed out. Makes you wonder 🤔🤔

[@fgpixels9945]

And he plays for the (arguably) best team in the league, knowing my niners he’s gonna start by week 10

[@ryu-ken]

Shanny gonna turn him to a beast

[@georgeibarra5745]

He could really pop under Kyle.

[@NYners718]

Who's here after the niners signing!?? Could be big for us

[@hsp8018]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if he's the Niners starting QB come week #1 bro. He's so talented and when you pair that with the right situation his top #3 overall pick potential could be unlocked. I'm so excited!

[@roemellobell]

Not me he beat a bad team im not impressed smh

[@payoloscovknorris6596]

Bang Bang ☝️

[@MultiChrisjohnson]

He lowkey played really well for being hurt most of the year. Tbh this was his best season of his career

[@tbitreatment1141]

What low-key are we talking about? D minor?

[@justbobby6767]

I bet y'all haters expected this video to be shorter 🤣 there's qbs who played the entire season who don't have 10 mins. I wish y'all fans would hurry up and be still on our QB situation 💯

[@fgpixels9945]

He’s a San Francisco 49er now

[@Unironicunicorn5]

Re-sign sam, and if he starts stinking next year, let corral get some playing time. Drafting another qb this year seems pretty dumb. I'm good on cj stroud and bryce young and the rest.

[@adrianstarksjr1211]

🗣️

[@finleyjeanbatiste5197]

Bad idea

[@thewind6047]

If Bryce was their at 9 I would say it’s worth it (which he obviously won’t be) I can’t say the same for cj though. I trade for a potential top 3 next year and grab Williams or maye.

[@jermainejpshepherd2778]

Fans hate him but I don't. Hoping to resign. Get him some oline depth(starters are str8), a TE who make plays in the passing game consistently, a decent OC & let's roll. If Sammy D bombs, we got Corral or whichever rookie QB we draft waiting.

[@pikeyboyfoo]

Niner fans gathering intelligence

[@TBGSwoopy]

Facts 🤣💯that’s why I’m here

[@NYners718]

Lol facts. I didn't know he was this good to be honest

[@rkbelmont1138]

After watching Geno in 2022 I learn to not label a QB as terrible until he has a chance to play with a team with good coaches and weapons. Darnold has that now.

[@vicarious8989]

Darnold gonna surprise people in Minnesota

[@martinborgonia9743]

You got that right lol

[@itzshadoww2175]

3-8 with inconsistencies at HC and QB. 4-2 with a consistent QB and HC. Can we please stop playing QB hot potato?

[@maurrico8551]

We signed him last year. He comes out 3-0 shocking the NFL. Then they lose and automatically want to give up on him. I'm still a fan of him. And really want to see how his career goes. #keeppounding

[@trevorm3181]

Like if you are here after the Vikings news..

[@00Savvn]

Welcome to The Bay Area Sam Darnold

[@vtecsin03]

49ers going to make you a star

[@goldenboychill]

Don’t be surprise if he’s the 49ers starter week 1. Mobile, can throw, experienced. He will flourished under Kyle’s system

[@49ers_red_and_gold2]

Hell no! He has to learn Kyle Shanahan play book.

[@NYners718]

​@49ers_red_and_gold2 he's already learning the playbook, and it's early march

[@oel734]

@@NYners718 No. 49ers_red_and_gold2 obviously thinks Sam is on Vacation and not doing sh-t. lol

[@sinizter7821]

@@49ers_red_and_gold2oh but Lance is ass and you want him to start right away😂

[@thebakersmancardgallery6431]

I like Sams talent alot. In the right situation Sam can ball. Hes only 25

[@bells4086]

Niners have a QB competition again!

[@js002003]

who's coming here as a vikings fan? I remember there was a lot of buzz from Carolina camp that Darnold was actually pretty competent this year. Imagine he'll be better with the best supporting cast in the NFL and an offensive coach in KOC.

[@baconator1550]

Wasn’t he a 9er last season? 😂

[@js002003]

@@baconator1550 "was" buzz during "this year" referencing the year of the vid highlights ie 2022 when he was a panther... but yes last year he was a 49er in 23 where he somewhat surprisingly at the time beat out lance for qb2. and now this year a viking in 2024 where he'll hopefully be an upgrade over any non kirk qb from last year.

[@baconator1550]

@@js002003 agreed

[@laudanum669]

You got to think Darnold has the fire to prove everybody wrong. I'm hoping for the best, even if he ends up QB #2 it's better than the INT machine Mullens.

[@oel734]

@@baconator1550 Yeah but this is the most "recent" time he was a starter and that's what the focus is on.

[@IAmImprintJones]

Even though he had a rough 2021 season he really showed strides this past half of the season and he along with DJ Moore with that offense and defense are special. I hope they keep him around a couple more seasons with Steve Wilkes.

[@jesse262]

He is staying with Steve Wilkes lol

[@gilbertcolonjr.7657]

As a Vikings fan, I'm hopeful. 😅

[@MikeJones-bm4wu]

I'd like to see another year of Sam! He played well this year.

[@REGULATORS_408]

You will see more of him now in the 49ers

[@danserrano2251]

​@@REGULATORS_408 ⛏️

[@BigCoxBrock]

@@REGULATORS_408maybe you will never see him playing on the field for the 49ers if Brock and Lance stay healthy.

[@REGULATORS_408]

@@BigCoxBrock yeah you will see I guarantee if he does good in preseason he is going to be the starter no matter who is healthy

[@maccusmc]

Welcome to the 49ers!

[@kkaniyas]

pat surtain got cooked by dj moore🤣

[@hunterkuhn3213]

So this is where we’re at Vikings fans.

[@toddaulner5393]

Never heard of him but I am open!

[@401Orishas]

Better arm, more mobile and younger than kirk who had one playoff in his entire career

[@roytouma7199]

10 min of Darnold for only 6 games is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen wish he could have played all season

[@Nowbsoy]

hopefully we see this darnold on sunday

[@randyasuarez]

He just needed a good team. Welcome to San Fran!

[@AndrewMay537]

No matter how good he plays, the media won't get off his case. He's young, still tuning his game. A good oline and darnold is a great pairing.

[@roemellobell]

5 years really smh

[@idkwhatsgoingon4584]

​@@roemellobell5 years, and still younger than some of the rookie qbs

[@roemellobell]

@@idkwhatsgoingon4584 who cares win the Superbowl that's it I'm not giving out props for nothing win the Superbowl that's it

[@diegxtr602]

I actually like Darnold to the 49ers

[@ABSF49]

He got a deep ball and will fit Kyle's system well

[@onetime3137]

Yes he will Anthony.....YES HE WILL !!!!!!!

[@practicaldeen5333]

He's gonna have a monster year in Minnesota. let's go.

[@saber26ful]

Niners fan here. He looks much better than what most have labeled him as. Excited to see what he can do with McCaffrey, Kittle, Aiyuk, Deebo, and Jennings!

[@vinrusso821]

Him and CMC are good friends. Darnold is a young VERY talented QB. Remember he was the #1 pick in the draft for a reason.

[@hsp8018]

​@@vinrusso821 well #3 overall pick but yeah he was in consideration for the #1 overall pick prior to the draft

[@saber26ful]

@@hsp8018 exactly. I remember Cowherd and other major pundits were singing his praises right before the draft.

[@saber26ful]

@@vinrusso821 love how we got CMC, Wilkes and Darnold from the Panthers!

[@imorales8865]

​@@saber26ful Some could argue it's the "Carolina 49ers" 😅

[@jgarcom8]

Welcome to the niners Sam ❤️💛 let’s go win a ring

[@miggygetright6344]

Back here after the SF signing, they got a stud, looking forward to next season

[@BostonMassacre]

I say we give Darnold and Wilks another shot. Worst case, we just give Corral more playing time next year.

[@rickbonilla8308]

Well the Niner's are giving Wilks and Darnold another shot, along with CMC and a bunch of other ex Panthers.

[@stevenhartnett401]

Welcome to my 49ers man if he gets an opportunity to play wit san frans talent around him and shanahan calling plays, shit the dude might have like a 24 td 8 int type season add like 4 rushing tds or something. Something solid. But hey definitely good for our depth with starter potential

[@bigstankstank8093]

If Darnold had played all year we would have made the playoffs

[@robmorin9862]

Wouldve easily beat out the bucs

[@michealblake2253]

Easily even with fat Rhule

[@JohnBartikoski]

He's with Vikings now. I'm impressed with highlights; everyone is wondering which QB the Vikes will draft, but after watching Darnold's highlights, I think he's the Viking quarterback for as long as he can make plays like this. He has great mobility, great under pressure and throws deep and also into tight coverage. I'm impressed and hope he enjoys working with the team here and the great talent the Vikings have. I think he is going to do very well if he works hard at all aspects- he can make the Vikings the Conference Champs this year and dare I say, take them to the Super Bowl. This team is coming together nicely.

[@me________]

I really appreciated Darnold’s commitment this season. He gets a lot of unnecessary hate.

[@jamesmackinnon7727]

Better than Garoppolo, no question.

[@tedp_7981]

am i the only one that hopes this team sticks together ???!! from players to coaches, everything was going well when wilks stepped up. Sam actually looked great, and should’ve won the division. i think tepper is blinded by all the noise that he doesn’t see the potential of letting everyone stick together under this program.

[@tthompson7609]

Organization not program 😊

[@tedp_7981]

@@tthompson7609 Organization - Carolina Panthers (Owner/GM) Program/System/Regime - Wilks/McAdoo/Holcomb Since the organization plans on moving on from wilks program which leads to changing everything up. Program not Organization ☺️

[@pnoymac]

Welcome to Niners Nation Sam Darnold!

[@Ccniner148]

its niner empire bro

[@landontucker5436]

First year he had with an offensive line that isn’t in complete shambles. Also helps that the coaching staff got swapped up. Give this man a real chance

[@johnmack8904]

Sam Dollars 💸 about to light it up in SF 💥⛏

[@redcomet0079]

He’s only 25. Hopefully Kyle makes him shine

[@oel734]

Just think...25 years old but with 55 freakin' NFL games under his belt. This guy has been to Hell and back.

[@flipurachi3137]

Glad to know I’m not the only one trying to find something positive out of this…

[@redcomet0079]

@@flipurachi3137 well he’s gone now lol

[@flipurachi3137]

@@redcomet0079 I’m a Vikings fan

[@redcomet0079]

@@flipurachi3137 I don’t know how that’s gonna work out for you

[@cruisingthe101]

49ers fans... we meet again!!

[@dollabillz4210]

Welcome to the 9ers we need a vet like him with the young guys and he can step in and win some games if need be

[@vinrusso821]

He just turned 25 himself.

[@dollabillz4210]

@@vinrusso821 well that's good but vet meaning he has more then a free seasons under his belt

[@blaxican_]

Go niners 🤙🤙😜🔥🔥🔥

[@markbensley138]

I believe if we would have had Sam in there and coach Wilks all year we would have made the playoffs

[@refealibazeta7886]

And both are with the niners now.

[@bigskywy_25]

Welcome to the 49ers Sam!

[@billylee5624]

Hm didn't think he was as mobile as he was with the Panthers than the Jets. Looks like they'll be competition. Deep ball to add to that too. I guess Shanahan or whoever picked him liked those additional traits along with the windows Jimmy seems to throw at?

[@solomonstraight5210]

Sam And Aiyuk about to be lethal

[@TheChadman45isBack]

Don’t know why people don’t want him back next year. He clearly can make some big time plays when he has enough time in the pocket. Still think we should resign him as that bridge/veteran presence until the QB we draft gets up to speed

[@geraldkfrazier8667]

The 49ers are going to have another quarterback controversy if Sam play this good with the 49ers.

[@ClutchGene]

He won't. Don't get fooled by watching highlights. He makes a lot of bad throws too.

[@oel734]

8:50 That ball was not underthrown. Sam was hit as he released the ball.

[@Wedonewit2020bball]

Then it was under thrown fool

[@oel734]

@@Wedonewit2020bball Who the f-ck are you, clown? Shut your face.

[@oel734]

@@Wedonewit2020bball I guess it takes one to know one, huh? A ball that's under-thrown is the fault of the QB. The point (that apparently WHOOOSHED over your "fool" head) is that Sam wasn't at fault for that.

[@hugochavolla9242]

As a niner fan since the garcia days. We might have a solid qb with Purdy or Sam. Either or will be in good hands

[@Goldone99]

I think he has a Stronger Arm than Purdy

[@scottbaloy9684]

I just knew we shoulda held on to Sam Dart. He almost beat the Brady Bucs to go to the playoffs.

[@mariopat2023]

Welcome to the niners 🙏

[@oel734]

Panthers forgot to include the throw to TMJ 2 plays later after that last run against the Saints. That set up the Game-Winning FG.

[@stevenbrackett9832]

I really think we should give him another year and if things don’t work out the. Check out next years draft class because this years isn’t great and we only have the 9th pick

[@ralph1270]

They could have been way better if they had taken care of the HC situation earlier in the season. I have always said this team was a great group of talent, but was poorly coached. They transformed after those changes were addressed. I believe they will come back with a BANG!!!!

[@courtneyparker9402]

The year we beat Pittsburgh is the year we’ll win the superbowl

[@TheBeelzboss]

I think he was good more often than bad this season. I wouldn't mind him being re-signed to an affordable deal.

[@kortezturner5129]

Go 49ers

[@danteeeaahhh6703]

I think Sam darnold will be good with the 49ers

[@DannyyLokoo]

Teams need all three Qbs nowadays!!! Longer seasons. Keep him and Matt if we draft another Qb or get Lamar fr.

[@Immabeebzzzz]

Welcome to the niners buddy. Hopefully you can elevate your game being on a good team

[@Carpz]

Bring him back next season! He played well and deserves another go at it!

[@timothycarver9972]

Going from Adam Gase to Matt Rhule is actually going backwards….if he had real coaching and an OC he might be decent….look at Daniel Jones with Brian Daboll

[@jesuschristmyking8644]

49ersssss

[@86steventura]

Welp, he’s going to the 49ers

[@xophaser]

DJ Moore would be very upset if they don't resign him from this video. Darnold has some Mahome traits with a high ceiling, but man his low floor is pretty bad too. He has hero ball tenancy when his team isn't very good or getting depressed; just tossing it out there. Saw this at USC when he was behind he started to chuck it, but USC WRs were usually bigger than the other DB in college. But with a good OL and some coaching, he might be a bargain free-agent signing. He is trusting his OL better and being more patient with the scheme developing more, less hero-ball. Maybe he needs some elbow pads, when hit he fumbles too much, or just learn to give up and slide earlier. No need to hero ball every play. Rhule got him hurt playing with 3rd stringers in a preseason.

[@KING-MUFFASA]

Welcome to NINERS

[@GorbunFreeman]

Sammy D is my guy, I hope to see him back next year, along with Steve Wilks. Another long off season here we come.

[@dancompton4793]

I'm excited to see them both with my Niners...I'm hoping they help get us our 6th

[@GorbunFreeman]

@@dancompton4793 I'll definitely be watching the Niners a bit on the side this year. Between CmC, Darnold, and Wilks, I've got a good reason, but I also love watching Kittle and Deebo. God you guys are stacked...

[@dancompton4793]

@@GorbunFreeman losing players and McDaniels to Miami is probaly similar to how you feel like I do towards them lol

[@constrictorguywilson2071]

Darnold will get one more year. He had one bad game in the ones he played. All others were winnable attempts. I’m happy we got 7 wins instead of 5 and I’m happy bc of the improvement I seen this year.

[@mumblz408]

Whos a 49er fan hoping he looks good

[@hsp8018]

I think he's a perfect fit for our offense

[@WYNNBETS]

2023-24 will be his breakout season. SF 49ers QB1 incoming.

[@ethanmyers4882]

Told you the bull can run, and even in his worst game at the end he avoided oh idk ten sacks it felt like, you can’t teach mobility, I don’t like the QB draft class not a one bit so I’m cool with this and a late round flyer, you think there’s a franchise dude in this draft where?? What am I missing here? It’s not skinny bones nor CJ stroud he’s just like Haskins look at the tape tell me I’m wrong the eye test doesn’t lie either.

[@hsp8018]

I think Bryce Young is the most NFL ready. He's great both in structure and out of structure and he was dominating SEC competition so I think he'll be able to hold up in the NFL durability wise because most of the players that are in the league are coming from the SEC. Anthony Richardson has the most upside. If you pair him with an offensive minded coach like Shane Steichen from the Colts with Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. around him it will be scary hours in time as long as you're patient.

[@caleb5007]

Welcome to the bay

[@49ers_red_and_gold2]

The 49ers signed him 😩

[@leroycallahan471]

If Sam plays like he did for the Panthers Trey might as well hang it up......

[@StuPedahso]

If Sam gets the nod, the niners are going to the SB!

[@mr.epainter3681]

If Darnold plays halfway decent I can see him starting up to the 1st half of next season for SF. No need to rush Purdy back from injury.

[@Cruiser_Vr]

If you didn’t watch the NFL, this video would make you think that Sam is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. I’m gonna miss him in carolina

[@Boza_]

He did what he needed to do this season to solidify himself as a great backup in the nfl

[@Squannor]

Backup? If he would’ve played the whole season the panthers would’ve made the playoffs easily.

[@Boza_]

@@Squannor maybe they would’ve but it would’ve been thanks to the defensive and run game, 85% of his passes were simple routes and underneath coverage, he’s good at those but he went back to the sam we all know in the game that mattered the most

[@adamdao4269]

@@Boza_ you mean the game where he threw for the most yards against the Bucs in their last 30+ games? Where they were ahead by 11 points in the 4th quarter and let Brady throw 3 long passes in one game when he had only thrown one the entire 15 games prior?

[@Boza_]

@@adamdao4269 I think you really need to get your stats right and relax

[@leonelsalinas7678]

Future Bronco with Bo Nix

[@zacks3288]

3:15 arguably catch of the season was so crazy!

[@SomajDaGoat]

I got in an agreement on Facebook for saying I’d rather have Darnold over Jimmy G. Because he is way more mobility than Jimmy G. Those last 2 plays explains exactly what I’m talking about. Jimmy G ain’t doing none of that. 😂😂

[@squidusn71]

If Darnold can learn an execute Shanahan's play book, I'd agree.

[@justinah7400]

QB style points don't win games, QB efficiency does., I'll take an efficient yet boring QB like Jimmy who wins games over an exciting flashy QB like Darnold who loses games. I do agree that Darnold will do well surrounded with more talent and a great play caller in Kyle. Jimmy turned this team around in 17 and we haven't won without him until Purdy came along, He did a damn good job for us and 49ers fans should be grateful for him instead of the never ending whining about his lack of a deep ball and not being a mobile QB.

[@BangBang.206]

He doesn’t look to bad. He’ll have a shit ton of weapons

[@Goldone99]

He doesn't look much different than Kirk Cousins

[@connorgould3153]

Watching this after the Vikings signed him. Looking at the stats, he looked like he actually showed some growth in 2022 with a 92.6 passer rating vs 76.9 in his first 4 years. Maybe he can pull a Geno after spending last year learning from Shanahan and now getting Josh McCown as his QB coach.

[@Jakob_23]

I never really seen him play until now. And man does he have an arm, he can really whip that ball out! and also run pretty quick! Hopefully he’ll do good for us! You’ll never know sometimes it takes guys longer to get things going.

[@LawrenceFam12]

Skol

[@74Spyderman]

You know, with a few quick edits, you could have a DJ Moore highlight video.

[@ss2448]

Keep him another year, see what he can do.

[@AQUABERRYYERRi]

SKOL