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NY Jets: Sam Darnold dubbed the most important player in the AFC East

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NY Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was recently dubbed the most important player in the AFC East.

NY Jets‘ quarterback Sam Darnold has been put through the figurative wringer through his first two NFL seasons.

From having to deal with two different nagging injuries, a bout with mononucleosis, and arguably the worst supporting cast in the NFL, few young quarterbacks have had it tougher than No. 14.

But through it all, Darnold’s potential has shined through and if his team could only get him a little help, there’s hope that he could still reach his NFL ceiling.