Sam Darnold vs. time: Jets' rookie QB plays beat the clock

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- If everything runs smoothly, Sam Darnold should be at the line of scrimmage with 15 to 20 seconds remaining on the play clock. This gives him time to survey the defense. Man or zone? Blitz? If he picks up a tell, he should have enough time to make an adjustment before the snap.

"The more time the quarterback can see, the more time he has to get the keys to the test -- the answers to the test," offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates said Thursday.

The New York Jets rookie experienced some hiccups early in the season, so much so that it prompted internal discussions on possible ways in which they could streamline the communication process. No dramatic changes were made, as it…