LAS VEGAS — Clearly, the Jets’ front office believes it has, at long last, found its franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold. And now that the rocket-armed 21-year-old from USC is signed, sealed and delivering darts to wideouts in training camp, Jets fans are believing as well.
As for the experts in New Jersey and Las Vegas who post NFL odds for a living? They might also believe that Darnold has the skills to turn the franchise around — just not this season.
With a projected win total of 5½ or 6 depending on the sports book, the Jets are in a group with the Browns (5½) and Cardinals (6) for lowest season-win total among the NFL’s 32 teams.