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Here's what Jets' Sam Darnold must do in final 12 games to make 2018 a success

The Jets and rookie quarterback Sam Darnold have lost three straight games and are 1-3 at the season's one-quarter mark. Yes, the Jets probably aren't going to make the playoffs. But this season was always less about a playoff push and much more about Darnold's development. So what does Darnold have to do in the season's final 12 games to make 2018 a successful year of progress for him? Let's take a look.

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Deep shots have been few and far between for Darnold in the season's first four games. He currently ranks 27th in the NFL with 6.