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The real Sam Darnold must finally emerge

Who is Sam Darnold and what is he destined to become as an NFL quarterback?

Is he en route to becoming a top-five — even top-10 — player at his position?

Or is he going to become just another pretty good quarterback who’s smart and reliable and capable of being really good at times, but never great?

Is Darnold going to become Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes or Deshaun Watson … or Ryan Tannehill, a former Dolphins first-round draft pick who has a 49-49 career record and an 89.8 passer rating?

Is the Jets’ second-year franchise quarterback going to justify his draft status — No.