The Facts: Reunited and it feels so good ... The Sam Darnold trade from New York to Carolina rejoins the quarterback with deep threat Anderson after the duo spent two seasons together with the Jets. Joining NFL Network on Tuesday, Anderson said he was "surprised" by the Panthers trading for Darnold, and he looks forward to rebuilding that rapport. "I think me and Sam had very good chemistry," Anderson said. "I think that really stems from communication and just trust."

Diehards Line:In two seasons with Darnold, Anderson totaled 102 catches for 1,531 yards and 11 TDs in 30 games played. The wideout enjoyed better seasons before and after playing with Darnold (63/941/7 in 2017 with Josh McCown; 95/1,096/3 last year in Carolina). Yet, it was clear heading toward the end of the 2019 season that the combo was building chemistry. "I think if you look at the growth between me and Sam, you notice toward the back end of me being with the Jets," Anderson explained, "him throwing the ball up in double coverage and just throwing the ball up. That came with time and just trust in me making those plays and coming through for him in the clutch. ..." Meanhwhile, with a young roster, Anderson believes the Panthers can compete in a division with the Super Bowl champs. But some of that will depend on Darnold and Anderson recapturing their chemistry.