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Is Sam Darnold Fools Gold?

In the latest episode of Two Old Bloggers, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano dive deep into the hot-button issue surrounding Sam Darnold, the newly crowned starting quarterback for the Vikings. Their conversation provides a nuanced examination of Darnold’s past performances, his potential for growth, and the inevitable comparison with the future quarterback of the Vikings, J.J. McCarthy.

Dissecting Darnold’s Past Performances: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Darren kickstarts the conversation by dissecting Darnold’s past performances. His analysis does not paint an optimistic picture. Darnold, he says, has struggled with the mental aspect of the game, despite showing flashes of talent.