It hasn’t exactly been a comforting few days for the New York Jets franchise. After blowing a 16-point second-half lead in embarrassing fashion in Week 1, they learned that quarterback Sam Darnold had come down with a case of mono.
Yes this is real life and no this isn’t some fictional story. This is happening and Darnold is expected to miss some significant time.
These are trying times for the Jets who on top of the loss of Darnold are also dealing with the season-ending injury sustained by wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, yet another suspension in the form of Nathan Shepherd, and the challenge of acquainting a new kicker each week.