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New York Jets’ 2019 offseason essential to Sam Darnold’s development

Watching the New York Jets perform on Sunday against the Bears it is evident that they lack talented players. While injuries are a big reason why rookie QB Sam Darnold did not have many options, is it possible that the experience he is getting is harmful?

After the game on Sunday, Ray Lucas on SNY mentioned that Darnold might be picking up “bad habits” from continually running for his life behind a woeful offensive line.

How is it possible that after seven consecutive seasons without reaching the playoffs that this is an issue?

AFC FRANCHISES THAT HAVE CONSISTENT SUCCESS

Looking around the rest of the AFC, franchises like Kansas City (posted five straight winning seasons and four 10-win seasons while reaching the postseason in four of last five years).