New York Jets: Keys to victory over the Detroit Lions
Let Darnold Play
More from Empire Writes Back
- Caesars New York Promo Code: Win $250 Bonus GUARANTEED on ANY Bet!
- Last Chance Caesars Promo: Claim $1,250 Bonus for ANY MLB Bet!
- Caesars New York Promo Code Gives TWO Chances to Win Betting on Your Yankees!
- PointsBet New York Promo: FIVE $100 Bonus Bets to Back the Yankees or Mets!
- Caesars NY Promo: $1,250 Bonus to Celebrate the Return of Judge!
It’s always a tough balance when a rookie quarterback is making his debut.
How do you handle him? Do you water down the playbook to help him get his feet under him or do you let him loose?
You don’t want him to lose confidence early, so there is an argument for keeping the game plan simple. Game one needs to be as successful as possible.
However, Sam Darnold isn’t your average rookie.
How can I say that through the preseason? Easy. Watch his film.
Darnold understands the internal clock the quarterback must have, telling him how long to hold the ball.
He understands the pocket collapsing and when it’s time to get rid of the ball. Darnold is OK with living for another down and throwing the ball away.
What a novel concept to wear the Jets uniform huh?
Darnold is also better at going through progressions that most quarterbacks are when they first enter the league. We saw him do it during the preseason. In practice and in games he made plays going to his third and fourth option.
This guy doesn’t need to be limited.
If you want to give him a few easy ones on the opening drive to get him calm, that’s fine. But as far as the game goes, let him play. You will do more harm than good by holding back the playbook.