The Sam Darnold era is about to begin for the Jets, who will start the rookie quarterback — the third overall pick in this year’s draft — on Monday night when they visit the Lions in Week 1. How will Darnold fare in 2018? Can he lead the Jets to the playoffs for the first time since 2010? It would be a surprise, all things considered. The Jets are still a rebuilding team, even though they might have finally found their long-sought franchise quarterback solution in Darnold. More pressing for the current Jets: Will Darnold do enough to help keep coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan around for 2019?
Jets season preview: Will 7-year playoff drought end? Key new faces, storylines entering 2018
