On a conference call with the media on Wednesday afternoon, NY Jets general manager Joe Douglas revealed that he made a special promise to his star quarterback’s parents.
Last preseason Douglas spoke with Sam Darnold’s parents and promised them “he’d do everything in his power” to protect their son with “protection and playmakers.”
So far this offseason he has been a man of his word.
The Jets have added and retained five names to the team’s offensive line during free agency:
- George Fant, offensive tackle
- Connor McGovern, center
- Josh Andrews, interior offensive lineman
- Greg Van Roten, interior offensive lineman
- Alex Lewis, interior offensive lineman
Despite the number of names the team has thrown into the mix, several pundits have questioned the quality of the additions.