Let's say the Carolina Panthers turn out to be the worst team....

[purplefaithful]

I thought of that too, but I think the Panthers taking Darnold back would be the ultimate admission of failure. Don't see that happening. I think if Darnold goes on to have a solid season the Raiders will be the team to come calling.

Thats a good early prediction...

Look at their QB's today, and they were just outside of the Zone of QB's last year. 

Lots of chatter they tried to move up. 

IF Darnold looks great? He will have multiple teams lighting up his phone.

[medaille]

If they did decide to move on in 2025, and if Darnold continues to show well. Would he be willing to go to that dumpster fire? The lure of starting QB money is strong. But is it that strong?
A lot of If's

If I were Darnold, and I played Baker Mayfield level good in 2024, I would rather be JJM’s backup for top tier backup money than go to a dumpster fire team.  Going to a dumpster fire team is going to be your last starting job.  If no good team is needing a QB, he’s much better off waiting a year for a good opportunity to open up, rather than getting a bunch of bad tape out there.