FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets rookie Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner was named a Week 1 starter Sunday by coach Robert Saleh. Even before the announcement -- a mere formality -- Gardner already was thinking big things.
Looking ahead to the regular season, Gardner -- drafted fourth overall -- said he expects to "dominate" opponents. He believes he's wired differently than other rookies, which, in his view, should minimize the typical growing pains.
"I think it's going to be different than how most rookie seasons are," Gardner said in an interview with ESPN.