EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Sam Darnold's growing pains will last an entire season, maybe longer. That's how it goes with rookie quarterbacks. What's important is how he's received by teammates. Does he provide hope? Does he command the respect of the locker room? Adversity has a way of shining a light on the situation, and it was clear where the New York Jets rookie stood after Sunday's loss.
Nearly an hour after the game, receiver Terrelle Pryor was in front of his locker, telling the world he messed up on Darnold's second interception. He said he ran a sloppy route in the back of the end zone and he apologized to Darnold after the game.