FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Sam Darnold may not handle himself like a rookie, but he’s going through some of the same struggles many first-year quarterbacks do. The defenses he’s seeing are new to him. He’s not making as many plays as he wants to, and he’s turning the ball over too much.
Darnold’s 10 interceptions, tied for the most in the NFL, and the Jets’ 3-5 record bother him the most. But Darnold remains confident and believes all of these experiences will make him a better quarterback.
“Guy’s first year in the NFL is usually a tough one, I’m aware of that,” Darnold said after practice Wednesday.