FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY—If New York Jets fans are going to discuss the team’s recent offensive ineptitude, Sam Darnold believes the complaints should open with his name.
The rookie quarterback defended his unit during a Monday afternoon conference call, less than 24 hours after they put up only 275 yards and no touchdowns against a Miami Dolphins defense ranked 27th in the league. Darnold asked that any blaming fingers point at him, as he believed his Miami mistakes cost the Jets the game.
“I’m just not playing to the best of my ability,” Darnold said.