FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — If you think the California kid isn’t ready for the Jets and all that New York presents, think again.
Sam Darnold, chosen third overall in the first round by the Jets on Thursday night, said all the right things during Friday’s introductory news conference. He dressed correctly, too, wearing a dark green skinny tie. His mom, Chris, a physical education teacher, sported a Jets Draft Day baseball cap.
Darnold, who started 27 games at quarterback for USC, didn’t have a favorite pro team growing up but is ready to help the Jets in their quest to find a franchise quarterback.