Predicting every NFL team’s starting QB in 2023: Where do Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson land?
By Ryan Heckman
Predicting the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in 2023: Sam Darnold
Last season, the quarterback position looked a mess for the Carolina Panthers. But, when Sam Darnold took over for the final six games of the year, things started to come together.
In six games with the Panthers, Darnold threw for 1,143 yards, seven touchdowns and three picks. Those three interceptions came in the final two games, also, so Darnold had a 4-game stretch playing clean football.
He’ll be just 26 by the time next season starts, and the Panthers will re-sign him prior to the draft, just as insurance. Unfortunately for Carolina fans, the team will be unable to trade up and land their quarterback target(s).
But, that just means they will be one of a few teams in on the Caleb Williams lottery next year. If Darnold continues to play well, though, this Carolina team might surprise you. The defense is there. The run game is there. The division is up for grabs.
Could Darnold be one of the league’s best surprises next season?
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Predicting the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears in 2023: Justin Fields
Don’t buy into all of the smoke and rumors. Anyone saying the Chicago Bears are going to trade Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young has no clue what they’re talking about. Last season, the Bears punted on 2022 because of the fact they’ll have ample cap space and draft capital this year.
Now, after seeing a flash of what Justin Fields can do, the Bears are going to use this offseason to build up the protection in front of him and supply him with additional weapons. After nearly breaking Lamar Jackson’s single-season rushing record in just his second year, Fields’ potential is clearly untapped. He’s going to be a lot of fun to watch for years to come in Chicago.