There isn’t a much better way to make an impression in your first start than to come out with a much needed win against a good defense. And that is exactly what Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold did against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Even despite his disappointing 2021 campaign and delayed start to his 2022, there was a lot of quiet optimism surrounding Darnold going into this game. With a revamped offensive line and a different style of coaching, perhaps he could show a glimpse of the talented product the organization thought they were getting when they traded for him last year.
