The Facts: Every move the Carolina Panthers have made this offseason suggests they don't view Darnold as the answer. From the pursuit of Deshaun Watson to calling on other potential veterans to meeting with the top QB prospects in the draft to general manager Scott Fitterer noting "at some point, you have to take a shot" at drafting a first-round QB, the signs are bright and glaring. Despite everything said and done, Darnold remains -- and he doesn't seem concerned about the Panthers' search and remained confident in his skills. "It truly is, and this is where you're not gonna believe what I say, but just bear with me," he said. "It truly is like whatever happens happens, because at the end of the day, it's out of my control, and I know that. I have enough security in myself to where I can be like, 'I know I'm a good quarterback. I know I can be a good quarterback in this league. I've proved it.' And I know there's a team, if something happens, that would want me."

Diehards Line: His stance isn't just understandable. Anything else would be shocking. But as NFL.com suggests, the truth of the matter is that Darnold hasn't been a good quarterback since the New York Jets made him the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. From inconsistent rookie struggles to seeing ghosts to the Jets cutting bait after three years to averaging 1.18 INTs in 11 starts last season, Darnold has been erratic in his four-year career. Yes, there are flashes where it looks like he could be a game-managing quarterback with some pop. But everything for Darnold has to align perfectly. When things break down, he short-circuits, and turnovers and dunderheaded decisions ensue. As a result, his employer has been trying to replace him for months. Thus far, they've swung and missed at every turn. Sooner or later, however, they'll land someone they hope will supplant Darnold atop the depth chart.