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What Sam Darnold must show Jets in training camp to win starting QB job

Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates isn't holding back with Darnold, in terms of the playbook load he is asking the kid to learn. During spring practices, Darnold soaked it up just fine. But things will come fast and furious in training camp. Can Darnold keep up? The Jets don't want to treat Darnold like a rookie. They gave him plenty of first-team reps in the spring. Expect that to continue in camp.

These have been a massive problem for Jets quarterbacks in recent years. Think about Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick. All turnover machines at one time or another during their tenures with the Jets.