FINALLY...... SAM DARNOLD'S PRESS CONFERENCE

Wow... they sure took long enough.  In all of my years this must be the longest wait for any introductory presser I have ever endured.

Sam Darnold: I'm really excited for this fresh start (panthers.com)

After watching that, I want to feel happy for him, but I honestly felt bad. He has a lot of road rash from getting kicked to the curb by the Jets, but I hope for his sake (and ours) that he can put all that in the past and realize what a wonderful idea this can turn out to be for all parties.

Aside from the team-divorce still stinging, he gives off a little "Greg Olsen" vibe. Seems like a good guy.

WELCOME TO CAROLINA!

“You know”, bless his heart as he said that about 100 times, lol. The media and their questions never fail to amaze me. I thought overall he handled all the questions fairly professional. You know.

“You know”, bless his heart as he said that about 100 times, lol. The media and their questions never fail to amaze me. I thought overall he handled all the questions fairly professional. You know.

I noticed that, too.  He is clearly feeling like a bride recently scorned.  I hope he quickly feels at home here and that this season gives him reason to forget the Jerks.. .uh... I mean. the JETS, and put them in his rear view mirror for good.  

I was reading some posts about Robby Anderson over on the Jets message boards a few months ago, and they talked crap about him.  Coming to Carolina was a great thing for him.  He had a career year last year with the Panthers.  Hopefully the same thing happens with Darnold.