FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- When Sam Darnold emerged from the locker room after his opening-night victory in Detroit, he received big hugs from his mother and father. It was a terrific family moment and a really cool moment for the New York Jets. They were 1-0, and their rookie quarterback was everything they had envisioned.
"That was fun," a smiling Darnold said to his father, referring to the 48-17 win.
Two months later, the fun is gone.
The Jets (3-7) are a bad football team, losers of four straight and headed toward an offseason of major change.