Sam Darnold regrets that Mike Maccagnan was fired

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold looks on during Organized Team Activities at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on Thursday. Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van DykeFLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Sam Darnold was sorry that Mike Maccagnan lost his job, and he expressed appreciation for what he did for him.

Maccagnan made the trade in the 2018 draft that enabled the Jets to take Darnold with the No. 3 pick. The Jets fired Maccagnan last week.

“This business is tough,” Darnold said after Thursday’s OTA. “It’s a hard deal. It’s just part of it. For me, I’ll forever be grateful for Mike and what he’s done for me. Taking me three overall is a life-changing experience, and I’ll forever be grateful for that.…