Sam Darnold 2023 Player Outlook: Is There A Path to Production?
2 years agoAfter 5 tumultuous seasons on losing teams, Sam Darnold signed with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. It's anyone's guess how the QB room in the Bay Area will shake out with Purdy and Lance also in tow. Purdy is coming off of a torn UCL and Lance had a broken ankle. There is precedent with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan preferring to "ride the hot hand" whether at QB or RB. Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, heads back home to California. He will have his work cut out for him, but it's not difficult to envision a path to fantasy football relevance for Darnold should he play. At this point, he is only worth rostering in deeper dynasty leagues, but the 49ers' QB situation is one to monitor all summer long.