Sam Darnold hasn’t had the look of a deer against NFL defenses. The rookie quarterback has looked comfortable in the pocket, and has reacted and responded well to stressful situations.
It’s a major reason many believe the Jets have not only found their starting quarterback for this season but for many to come.
Rookies, and especially first-year quarterbacks, often say the biggest adjustment from college to the pros is getting used to the speed of the game. But Darnold, 21, said it hasn’t really been an issue for him and he credits the Jets’ defense for helping prepare him.