When the Jets traded up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, they were hoping to finally land that elusive franchise quarterback.
If the early returns are any indication, they’ve done just that with former USC star Sam Darnold.
Darnold showed flashes of brilliance as a rookie, and just one week into his 2019 training camp, he’s already feeling confident and in control, despite having to learn yet another new offense under head coach Adam Gase.
As the team prepares for their first preseason action of the year, Darnold has been pleased with the way his unit is executing in practice (per team senior reporter Eric Allen):
We’re getting the offense and we’re moving at a really good pace right now.