When New York Jets chose Sam Darnold With the number three pick in the 2018 Draft, no one thought that after three seasons his future in the franchise could be close to coming to an end. On the worst team in the NFL, the USC product quarterback failed to demonstrate his aptitude on the field and his progress was not as expected.
For 2021-22, the Jets will have a new coach. Robert Saleh will take the reins of the team and together with Mike LaFleur they will seek to revitalize the offense. But, in principle, Sam Darnold it will not be part of those plans. In the Draft to be held in April, New York will be determined to select a quarterback in the first round and the top candidate is Zach Wilson (BYU).
This situation would complicate Darnold’s future in the franchise. In recent weeks, rumors about a possible transfer did not stop and everything seemed to indicate that the future of the 23-year-old quarterback was far from New York. This present could take an unexpected turn and end in a favorable way for both parties.
Segn inform ESPN, the number 14 not necessarily be put on the market. So far, the offers that came in for the quarterback have not satisfied the Jets. This is why, if Zach Wilson is finally chosen, Darnold will be able to start training camp and the regular season in competition for the position with the rookie.
At the end of the 2021-22 campaign, Sam Darnold To become a free agent and leave the Jets, the team will receive a compensatory third-round selection for 2022. Thus, if offers from other franchises do not exceed what New Yorkers will already receive, the quarterback will remain to mentor Wilson now. fight for a place on offense.
In his three years as the Jets’ starting quarterback, Darnold started 38 regular-season games. The player recorded 8,097 passing yards in those games with 45 touchdowns and 39 interceptions. In addition, he was sacked 98 times and added 20 fumbles. His numbers have not been as expected, but he has the potential to be a starter in another franchise. Until now, his future remains unknown. Meanwhile, the Jets trust Zach Wilson to be the face that renews the franchise.
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