The starting quarterback with his starting receivers, tight ends, and offensive coordinator.
Darnold and Kupp look built for each other. Two air Suns in Darnold and Kupp. Natural understanding, same tempo. The Ox and the Rooster sit in the same Chinese zodiac triangle, so Darnold and Kupp have built-in trust. It doesn't stop there. Two Gemini Suns in Darnold and Kupp. They understand each other fast, and they share the same blind spots. One more, with an asterisk. Kupp's Sun may sit right on Darnold's Moon, depending on the birth hour. If it does, that's a classic bond. The kind of pairing that shows up in the box score.
Darnold and Smith-Njigba are a mixed bag. Two air Suns in Darnold and Smith-Njigba. Natural understanding, same tempo. One more, with an asterisk. Smith-Njigba's Sun may trine Darnold's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. Now the catch. Smith-Njigba's Water checks Darnold's Fire. Useful accountability, or a source of tension. Chemistry here gets earned, not given.
Darnold and Shaheed are a mixed bag. In the Chinese element cycle, Darnold's Fire feeds Shaheed's Earth. Darnold helps Shaheed grow. One more, with an asterisk. Darnold's Sun may oppose Shaheed's Moon. If it does, there's a push-pull dynamic here. Not everything lines up, though. Air and earth Suns in Darnold and Shaheed. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Chemistry here gets earned, not given.
Darnold and Barner aren't a natural fit. Darnold's Sun may trine Barner's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. There's a wrinkle. Air and earth Suns in Darnold and Barner. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Barner's Water checks Darnold's Fire. Useful accountability, or a source of tension. Communication will decide whether this works.
A workable fit with some friction mixed in. Coach and player are both air Suns. The scheme and the player's style want the same thing. One more, with an asterisk. Darnold's Sun may sextile Fleury's Moon. If the birth times line up, it's an easy, supportive link. There's a wrinkle. The Ox and the Goat clash in the Chinese zodiac. Expect player and coach to butt heads at some point. How it plays out depends on the communication.