FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Now that the New York Jets have reached an agreement in principle to have Robert Saleh as their new coach, the focus shifts to quarterback Sam Darnold, whose poor play during the 2020 NFL season has fueled speculation about his future with the team.
Saleh will have a big say in that decision, as he should, but the early indications are Darnold will return. At least two candidates who interviewed for the head-coaching vacancy came away with the impression Darnold remains the preference of the team's hierarchy.