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Just one game, but Sam Darnold signals dawn of a new day for Jets

DETROIT – What did it all mean? Check back in December, if not Sunday at MetLife Stadium against the Dolphins. But for one surreal night, the Jets were convinced it meant they are a new team with a new attitude.

Much has been made of the personality overhaul GM Mike Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles have been working on for a couple of years, and the Jets believe it now is paying off. See Jets 48, Lions 17.

Two things about the game stood out to backup quarterback/unofficial assistant coach/team conscience Josh McCown, and both involved – who else?