NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Sam Darnold‘s presence alone gave the New York Jets an immediate lift.
From the loud ovation the second-year quarterback received during pregame introductions to the smiles on the sideline, the impact of his return was clear.
Then, he took the field.
“Him coming back gave the team, our offense, a new life,” wide receiver Robby Anderson said during a conference call Monday. “He’s our starting quarterback and he brings a lot of upside, and there’s a lot in store with him.”
Darnold showed no signs of rust in a 24-22 victory over Dallas on Sunday after missing three games while recovering from mononucleosis.