QB Sam Darnold is a Viking

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Yes a team that wasn't confident in the starter

Flacco was the backup in NJ for 3 of the last 4 years avg like $2.8M per.

And he was better than their starter the whole time

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Ensatsu:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
How is that a lot of money for a backup in 2023? I'm seeing $3.5M not $4.5. It's a one yr deal so you look at that gtd cash.

I just think its a lot for a third stringer, but who knows. They're probably over correcting because all their QBs got injured

why do we assume 3rd string? unless BP rushes with some miracle recovery it's 2nd string until he's back, right?

also even if 3rd string, we had that third guy dress last season for 15 plus playoffs

Exactly. Darnold is the starter until Brock gets healthy. Trey is either trade bait or scout team/PS

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

3.5 mil for backup QB insurance? Yea that's pretty steep man. I don't think that would be the move if they were 100% in on Trey but we will see

$3.5 mil is pocket change you find in the couch as an NFL franchise

our QB room is like $14 mil charge

There are single dudes like Daniel Jones making $40m aav. We are $14m between 3 guys. That's a 26m difference.

I hear that, but it's still a lot for a guy that shouldn't dress for a majority of the season. Doesn't make any sense for Darnold to sign here either if that's the scenario.

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Ensatsu:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
How is that a lot of money for a backup in 2023? I'm seeing $3.5M not $4.5. It's a one yr deal so you look at that gtd cash.

I just think its a lot for a third stringer, but who knows. They're probably over correcting because all their QBs got injured

why do we assume 3rd string? unless BP rushes with some miracle recovery it's 2nd string until he's back, right?

also even if 3rd string, we had that third guy dress last season for 15 plus playoffs

Yeah, for sure. I don't believe that Purdy timeline at all honestly.

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:
3.5 mil for backup QB insurance? Yea that's pretty steep man. I don't think that would be the move if they were 100% in on Trey but we will see

$3.5 mil is pocket change you find in the couch as an NFL franchise

our QB room is like $14 mil charge

There are single dudes like Daniel Jones making $40m aav. We are $14m between 3 guys. That's a 26m difference.

I hear that, but it's still a lot for a guy that shouldn't dress for a majority of the season. Doesn't make any sense for Darnold to sign here either if that's the scenario.

Even if he doesn't play in the regular season, Darnold can make himself money in future by playing well in preseason and impressing Shanahan. A good year under Shanahan will help his value in the long run, either with the 49ers or elsewhere.

Originally posted by KiwiM3:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

3.5 mil for backup QB insurance? Yea that's pretty steep man. I don't think that would be the move if they were 100% in on Trey but we will see

$3.5 mil is pocket change you find in the couch as an NFL franchise

our QB room is like $14 mil charge

There are single dudes like Daniel Jones making $40m aav. We are $14m between 3 guys. That's a 26m difference.

I hear that, but it's still a lot for a guy that shouldn't dress for a majority of the season. Doesn't make any sense for Darnold to sign here either if that's the scenario.

Even if he doesn't play in the regular season, Darnold can make himself money in future by playing well in preseason and impressing Shanahan. A good year under Shanahan will help his value in the long run, either with the 49ers or elsewhere.

His value is higher now than it would be after not dressing behind a couple young dudes. I could only see his stock going down

Frankly I'm just amazed that they didn't sign Matt Ryan. I thought Kyle was too lazy to teach QBs his playbook. Thats why he signs old washed up has-beens like josh Johnson

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Originally posted by KiwiM3:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:
3.5 mil for backup QB insurance? Yea that's pretty steep man. I don't think that would be the move if they were 100% in on Trey but we will see

$3.5 mil is pocket change you find in the couch as an NFL franchise

our QB room is like $14 mil charge

There are single dudes like Daniel Jones making $40m aav. We are $14m between 3 guys. That's a 26m difference.

I hear that, but it's still a lot for a guy that shouldn't dress for a majority of the season. Doesn't make any sense for Darnold to sign here either if that's the scenario.

Even if he doesn't play in the regular season, Darnold can make himself money in future by playing well in preseason and impressing Shanahan. A good year under Shanahan will help his value in the long run, either with the 49ers or elsewhere.

His value is higher now than it would be after not dressing behind a couple young dudes. I could only see his stock going down

I disagree. He'll command more than $3.5 million in 12 months time imo provided he keeps his nose clean.

Originally posted by KiwiM3:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Originally posted by KiwiM3:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

3.5 mil for backup QB insurance? Yea that's pretty steep man. I don't think that would be the move if they were 100% in on Trey but we will see

$3.5 mil is pocket change you find in the couch as an NFL franchise

our QB room is like $14 mil charge

There are single dudes like Daniel Jones making $40m aav. We are $14m between 3 guys. That's a 26m difference.

I hear that, but it's still a lot for a guy that shouldn't dress for a majority of the season. Doesn't make any sense for Darnold to sign here either if that's the scenario.

Even if he doesn't play in the regular season, Darnold can make himself money in future by playing well in preseason and impressing Shanahan. A good year under Shanahan will help his value in the long run, either with the 49ers or elsewhere.

His value is higher now than it would be after not dressing behind a couple young dudes. I could only see his stock going down

I disagree. He'll command more than $3.5 million in 12 months time imo provided he keeps his nose clean.

He just came off the best play of his career. I don't see how not dressing behind a couple 23 year olds will up his value. That's Josh Johnson level

Saw his improved numbers last year. He can be our new Alex Smith. Guy who was trash then suddenly resurrect their career with a good coach. I can see it if he gets a chance this year.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
WTF are you talking about? At this stage with KNOW Sam blows. Almost 1 to 1 TD/INT ratio. Blow 60% comp. Career 78 QB rating. As a starter he's been one of the worst QBs in the league. That's ALL we know right now.

ya'll are f**king ridiculous. We know Lance stinks because we have 100 passing attempts BUT Sam is better because we have 55 starts 1,800 passing attempts of him stinking…give me a break.

I guess you'd say Payton manning was a lousy QB as well? Because he had an TD/INT rate of 111TDs 81 INTs in his 1st 4 seasons and thats because in year 3 his TD /INT rate 33/15 so you look at year 1 2 & 4 and its 78/66 also almost 1 to 1. AND he had one of the best WRs at his disposal one Marvin Harrison....Darnold had who???????? I'm Not Saying and Never Said Darnold is Better than Purdy OR Lance... I'm saying the guy who is playing the best should get to start THAT is What I've ALWAYS said...Everyone is arguing over who is going to start and Training camp HELL NOT even OTAs have started yet... we DO KNOW that Brock Purdy won't be starting or doing much at the start of Training camp

Honestly with what happened last year and we know Purdy could be one set back from missing a big chunk of the season, this $3.5 guaranteed money makes complete sense

Oh boy, would you look at that. A controversial 49ers QB? No way!
I'm happy with the signing. I think Darnold will finally get a chance to show what his talent is with good coaching and great weapons. If he plays?

Originally posted by Ensatsu:
Frankly I'm just amazed that they didn't sign Matt Ryan. I thought Kyle was too lazy to teach QBs his playbook. Thats why he signs old washed up has-beens like josh Johnson

They picked up old washed up never has been Josh Johnson mid season. The FA QB landscape is a lot different mid season than it is in March.

Originally posted by YACBros85:

Originally posted by Ensatsu:
Frankly I'm just amazed that they didn't sign Matt Ryan. I thought Kyle was too lazy to teach QBs his playbook. Thats why he signs old washed up has-beens like josh Johnson

They picked up old washed up never has been Josh Johnson mid season. The FA QB landscape is a lot different mid season than it is in March.

Yup. I wish it were for less but the fact is we have 3 QBs who we should be confident that can win of starting. Also, if a QB need on another team arises before the trade deadline, a team will come calling.