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Former NFL QB explains why Sam Darnold has turned a corner in his career

Oct 1, 2024, 8:21 AM

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings passes ...

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(Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Following a rough start to his NFL career, Sam Darnold has turned a corner for the 4-0 Minnesota Vikings.

During Tuesday morning’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury joined the show to share his thoughts on why Darnold has found success in Minnesota, explain why young quarterbacks are entering the league with unfair expectations, and much more.

Be sure to check out the full interview with Sean Salisbury on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

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Topics Discussed: Sam Darnold, NFL & Pete Rose

  • Reflecting on the passing of MLB hit king Pete Rose and his legacy
  • Does Rose deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?
  • The Minnesota Vikings keep rolling as they improve to 4-0 on the season
  • Is Sam Darnold finally proving that he belongs in the NFL?
  • “Development matters, coaching matters, and having good players around you matters.”
  • Sean says that Darnold has learned “that he doesn’t have to make every play.”
  • “I think that it’s absurd that we expect every [young QB] to come in and play like a five-year veteran.”

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San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:

Regular Season

  • Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT
  • Thursday, October 10th @ Seattle Seahawks [TNF] – 5:15 pm PDT
  • Sunday, October 20th vs. Kansas City Chiefs [SB LVIII Rematch]– 1:25 pm PDT
  • Sunday, October 27th vs. Dallas Cowboys [SNF] – 5:20 pm PDT
  • Week 9 Bye Week

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