I tell my son this all the time. He likes to “collect” things and not open them saying they’ll be worth a lot. I told him the things that will be worth a lot are things people aren’t collecting. This is too philosophical a concept for a 9 year old.
Darnold is a low level starter/plus backup. Seems to have a good attitude so he will have a place and make a decent living in the league for a long time.