Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo always saw something in Sam Darnold, even before he took a snap in the NFL. Now that the two are in the same building, perhaps they can make a little magic together.
On Tuesday, McAdoo spoke to the media for the first time since being hired as the team’s new play-caller this offseason. Amongst the topics breached, Joseph Person of The Athletic brought up the coach’s comments regarding Darnold as a prospect back from 2018.
McAdoo, who had been recently fired by the New York Giants at the time, praised Darnold a bit—stating he had “magic” in his game and was a “talented guy.” Apparently, even after four frighteningly underwhelming years from the former third overall pick, the same still goes for him today.
