When you’ve already replaced a legend like Peyton Manning, stepping in for Sam Darnold doesn’t sound so daunting, which is perhaps why Trevor Siemian seemed so chill about making his first start in two years Monday night against the Browns at MetLife Stadium.
“Just do my job,” Siemian said of his expectations. “Run a clean operation and get the ball in the end zone. It’s pretty simple.”
Truth is nothing has been simple of late — not for Siemian and not for the Jets. Within a week they have blown a 16-0 lead to lose their season opener, lost wide receiver Quincy Enunwa for the season to a neck injury, sent their $52 million running back Le’Veon Bell for an MRI exam on his shoulder and diagnosed Darnold with mononucleosis.