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Tiki offered a more nuanced perspective, attributing some of Darnold's difficulties to the pressure situations typical in playoffs, stating, “He was sacked nine times... some of that goes to the Rams’ defense.” He maintained that Darnold's overall skill set should not be tarnished due to poor postseason showings alone.
Justin Herbert and Darnold: Different Standards?
The discussion naturally shifted to comparisons with other quarterbacks, notably Justin Herbert. While Herbert experienced a poor postseason outing as well, the consensus was that he would still have opportunities to redeem himself. Evan questioned why Darnold should not be held to a similar standard, given that both players had faced challenges but were perceived differently by the mainstream media.