The New York Jets were absolutely giddy when Sam Darnold fell to them in the draft. Nearly two weeks later, the energy level at One Jets Drive remains elevated. They feel like they hit the jackpot.
But there's work to be done. For all his success at USC, Darnold isn't without flaws. Let's take a closer look at some of those issues and how his skills translate to the pro game:
Too many interceptions. He threw 21 interceptions in 24 career starts, a rate of one every 38.5 attempts. The good news is many of the league's top quarterbacks posted similar rates in college, including Tom Brady (37.