Sam Darnold warned Jets they were ‘making a mistake’ trading him

Sam Darnold didn’t depart New York with out talking his thoughts.

Based on a brand new interview on the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast, hosted by free agent linebacker Will Compton and Titans left deal with Taylor Lewan, the previous Jets quarterback stated he let his emotions be recognized when the Jets traded him to the Panthers final yr.

Darnold claims that he informed the group that it was “making a mistake” by letting him go in favor of drafting Zach Wilson.

“On the finish of the day, it’s not my name,” Darnold stated. “In the event that they don’t suppose I’m the man, it’s what it’s.”

One yr later, Darnold is going through the same destiny with Carolina. The Panthers invited six of the 2022 NFL Draft’s greatest quarterbacks for a go to of the staff amenities.

Nonetheless, the 24-year-old isn’t frightened about his future, believing that he’s confirmed himself sufficient that different groups will pounce if Carolina determined to go together with a rookie quarterback.

Darnold, nevertheless, has not carried out to the potential anticipated from the No. 3 total choose within the 2018 Draft, so it’s not going that there will likely be an enormous marketplace for him past a backup position. Reportedly, Darnold’s trade value has “cratered” after his first season in Carolina and it’s seemingly the Panthers would wish to drop some money to do away with him.

In 2021, Darnold accomplished 59.9 p.c of his passes for two,527 yards with 9 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. In his 4 years within the league, Darnold has recorded an interception fee of three.2 p.c with 54 touchdowns.

On the finish of final season, the Panthers committed to bringing back Darnold in 2022. Nonetheless, it could take a major turnaround for the USC product to be thought-about the staff’s franchise quarterback it doesn’t matter what they do within the upcoming draft.