Sam Darnold was trending toward being labeled a bust after three lackluster seasons with the New York Jets, including the past two under the guidance of head coach Adam Gase, but his resurgence with the Carolina Panthers has brought Gase's past into the spotlight.
Darnold threw for 304 yards and scored a pair of rushing touchdowns Thursday night to help the Panthers improve their record to 3-0 with a 24-9 win over the Houston Texans.
Here's a look at how the 2018 third overall pick has performed through three appearances with Carolina compared to his two years (25 games) with Gase, who was fired by the Jets following the 2020 season:
- 2021: 68.