At first glance, former USC quarterback and New York Jets rookie Sam Darnold got off to a rough start for his NFL career. After all, his first career attempt was an interception. Actually, it was a pick six.
Playing for a struggling New York Jets squad, Darnold produced at a mediocre rate and has faced injuries throughout the season. However, he has also showed signs of a quarterback who has the potential to sustain a long and successful NFL career.
Darnold’s first cause for concern are his stats, which are mediocre. He has only 2,357 yards and 14 touchdowns along with 15 interceptions and a low passer rating of 72.