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Jets’ misguided Sam Darnold decision is catnip for Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Chase Winovich #50 of the New England Patriots sacks Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)

The Jets are probably sticking with Sam Darnold, which is good news for the Patriots for…so many reasons.

Just about a month ago, Patriots fans were terrified of the New York Jets for the first time in at least a decade, potentially ever.

After all, though their roster remained moribund and nearly devoid of talent, they had a soon-to-be juicy head coaching opening, paired with the No.