2018 NFL Mock Draft: Darnold goes to New York, but not the Jets

By Brad Weiss | Oct 11, 2017

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

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LARAMIE, WY – DECEMBER 03: Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys passes against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State’s 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

Josh Allen

Quarterback, Wyoming

The Arizona Cardinals lost another one this past Sunday, and it is looking like their window to win a Super Bowl with Carson Palmer as their quarterback is coming to a close. Palmer has done a nice job racking up the yards this season, playing very well under center, but he is getting too old to be considered a long-term solution at the position. They need to bring in their next franchise guy, and that could be Josh Allen from Wyoming.

Sure, Allen has not played well against good competition in college, but he also has no offensive line. He has all the tools needed to be a good NFL quarterback, and he is going to get that chance at the next level. The Cardinals need a new arm to build around, and Allen should be gone by the time the first ten names are off the board.

For Allen, he will be joining a team that is going to give him the best chance to succeed. Head coach Bruce Arians is great with quarterbacks, and with Allen’s skill set, he should be able to do wonders for the young signal-caller. Allen could be gone by the time the Cardinals pick, as the combine and pro days are going to be huge, considering his performances against top competition with Wyoming.

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