If there’s such a thing as an injury — as long as it’s not a serious one — coming at a good time this is that time for Sam Darnold.
I was adamant during and after Sunday’s offensive struggle of a 13-6 loss to the Dolphins, during which the Jets rookie quarterback delivered his worst performance as a pro with four interceptions (one returned for the only touchdown of the game that provided the winning points), that Darnold shouldn’t be benched.
Darnold’s development is the most important element to this season for the Jets, and these first nine games have provided invaluable experience for his (and the team’s) future — even if it hasn’t looked so good at times.