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NY Jets: Sam Darnold ‘can be one of the top 3 quarterbacks’ in the NFL

Sam Darnold just completed his second season with the NY Jets in 2019.

So far he’s played in 26 out of 32 possible games due to a myriad of injuries and a bout with mononucleosis.

Sam has thrown 36 touchdown passes to 28 interceptions with 5,889 yards through the air with a 60% completion percentage.

On the First Draft podcast Todd McShay gave his take on what Darnold has done and why he feels confident in him as a player moving forward:

“In my opinion, Sam Darnold can be one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL if he can get some protection.