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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold pushes off Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are tinkering with Sam Darnold’s mechanics in hopes of salvaging whatever confidence the quarterback has left.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule has been working closely with Darnold this week on his footwork, particularly slowing down his backpedal.
Darnold’s drops have gotten quicker and quicker as the season has progressed, which Rhule believes has thrown off the timing with his receivers.
To help illustrate, Rhule showed Darnold game film from Carolina’s Week 2 win against the New Orleans Saints when he was more in sync.
They’re hoping Darnold can adjust this Sunday when the Panthers visit the Atlanta Falcons.
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