(CBSNY) — The New York Jets’ season hinged on the development of second-year quarterback Sam Darnold. He showed promise in his rookie year, even as the team stumbled to a 4-12 finish. That plan hasn’t really panned out so far.
The Jets enter Week 9 with a 1-6 record, with their hopes resting on the shoulders of a struggling young quarterback. Their only win came in Week 6 over the Dallas Cowboys. It seemed like a turning point at the time, with Darnold returning from a bout of mononucleosis to light up the Cowboys for 338 yards and two touchdowns.