Vikings’ QB Darnold shares valuable lessons learned with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Former 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold learned a lot in his one season with San Francisco.
Darnold appreciated every day as Brock Purdy’s backup and can attribute his 2023 campaign as a key reason why he’s the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback going into their Week 2 matchup with the 49ers.
On Wednesday, The 2017 NFL Draft’s No. 3 overall pick told reporters what he took away from his short but effective San Francisco era.
“It was huge,” Darnold said about his 49ers stint (h/t Minnesota Vikings). “Just being able to learn how they do things over there, not only schematically, but as an organization. It was great to be a part of [it] for a year. The season we had last year was amazing to be a part of.”
Darnold got to experience a 12-5 49ers season and a Super Bowl run.
The seven-year veteran also got to watch the younger Purdy throw for 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns en route to becoming an NFL MVP finalist.
Darnold learned a lot after spending so much time living the quarterback life behind the scenes. And being the good spirit he is, Darnold is grateful for it.
“I learned so much last year,” the 27-year-old said. “Just what we did every single week. Being able to learn every game plan and study throughout the week, I think was the biggest takeaway that I had.
“With all the different things we had to know as quarterbacks going into a game … being able to study and know all of it without really having the reps throughout the week … being a backup and ready to go whenever my number was called … I think I learned a ton about myself last year, and I learned a lot about football as well.”
Darnold made one start over 10 appearances during the 2023 season. He recorded 297 yards and two touchdowns through the air, completing 28 of 46 attempts.
Darnold already is on the right track this season, throwing for 208 yards and two scores in Minnesota’s…
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Publish date : 2024-09-12 04:31:05
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