FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Sam Darnold, the 20-year-old quarterback whom the Jets made the third overall pick in the NFL Draft, got some reps with the first team offense Tuesday, which was probably the most exciting development on the fourth day of OTAs. But coach Todd Bowles was quick to downplay the significance of that particular bit of news.
“Well, we’ve thrown rookies in [with starters] in the past,’’ Bowles said. “Nothing to read into.’’
Bowles insisted that the first-team reps will even out among all three quarterbacks — Darnold, and veterans Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater – by the end of the week.