FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY—Long erased from the AFC playoff picture, the New York Jets‘ remaining games have become the Sam Darnold development sessions.
Touted rookie quarterback Sam Darnold returned from a November foot injury just in time for four December contests. Elimination provided the darkest of silver linings for the Jets: with Darnold in tow, the team had four chances at free research and development for 2019. Opportunities to stay for the Jets’ potential return to glory have been on the line, all under the supervision of Darnold.
The rookie is one of the few Jets whose future status is secure.