Bill Belichick commented on Sam Darnold's development, saying, "It'll be interesting to see how they can sustain this. I've always said that it's a lot easier to get to the top than it is to stay on top." He emphasizes the challenges of maintaining success in the NFL, highlighting Darnold’s impressive start but alluding to the difficulties teams face after an initial triumphant period.
On Darnold's career trajectory, Belichick said, "I'll say this: Everybody has liked Darnold except the Jets. The people in Carolina that I talked to, they really liked him." This highlights a contrast in perceptions around Darnold's abilities, particularly noting that his struggles in New York were not echoed in other organizations.
Belichick wrapped up his comments by noting, "I know Kevin [O'Connell] and some of the coaches in Minnesota they really like this guy too, so it seemed like the only people that didn't like Darnold were the Jets." This statement underscores a broader sentiment that Darnold has potential that was overlooked by his initial team.
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