Each offseason—which feels like an eternity for most diehard football fans—a countdown to Week 1 of the brand new season is firmly entrenched on a daily and weekly basis.
For New York Jets fans this specific offseason, this countdown led to an anticipation level that could only be described as rabid.
They knew former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold would represent the opponent in the very first game. They also knew he’d throw to former Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson. Topping it off is the idea that the “coach that got away,” Native New Yorker Matt Rhule, would be standing on the opposite sideline.