Last year, the New York Jets began training camp without the presence of first-round draft pick Sam Darnold. Due to contract negotiations, the rookie quarterback actually missed multiple practices before his management could come to an agreement with that of the Jets.
And with 2019 training camp officially beginning yesterday and practice beginning today, it seemed as if the Jets were going to wind up in a similar situation, as defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, who the Green and White drafted with the No. 3 overall pick, had not been signed up until yesterday.
Speaking on the topic this week, head coach Adam Gase downplayed the situation:
“When he’s ready, he’s ready,” Adam Gase said Wednesday via The Athletic.