FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The Browns ended up passing on Sam Darnold, but coach Hue Jackson knew he could make a quick impact in the NFL.
During pre-draft meetings and workouts with Darnold, Jackson saw the maturity and abilities that have the Jets believing they found their franchise quarterback.
“I noticed the ability to throw the football, the ability to intake a lot of football information,” Jackson said Tuesday. “I think also he was going to be a young man who would compete at the highest level very quickly. He was part of our discussions. We decided to go in a different way.