FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Sam Darnold had just completed a 16-yard pass to Quincy Enunwa on the first play of the second quarter last Friday night, and the play clock was winding down as Darnold and his offensive teammates stood in the huddle, seemingly confused. Instead of taking a delay penalty on the New York Giants' 12-yard line, Darnold called timeout.
To the outside world, this was an obvious case of indecision by a rookie quarterback. The golden boy had a brain cramp. He botched the play call.
Except he didn't.