If the hype train for New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold wasn’t in full gear, it certainly is now. Following the teams’ first preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, to put it bluntly, Darnold looked exceptional.
He didn’t seem fazed by the moment. He made numerous NFL-caliber throws and proved that he truly belongs in the National Football League. Of course taking all of those positives, you must consider that was all based off of one preseason game.
The next step in Darnold’s development is playing against starters and that is expected to happen Thursday night on the road against the Washington Redskins.