JetNation Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Sam Darnold is composed. Jets fans? Not so much. Having played fewer than three quarters of pre-season NFL football as a rookie quarterback out of the University of Southern California, and despite an off-season of hearing the words “patience” and “don’t overreact” uttered countless times by Jets fans, the poise displayed by Darnold has had the opposite effect on the Gang Green faithful. And in all honesty, who can blame them? Darnold looked masterful in running the team’s two-minute offense in his pre-season debut. Starved for a franchise quarterback since the days of Joe Namath, Jets fans weren’t just treated to an impressive debut from Darnold against the Atlanta Falcons in the team’s 17-0 vicotry, but it was the way Darnold went about his business that has fans hoping he’s under center when the season kicks off. It wasn’t Mark Sanchez locking on to a single target and following his receiver for the duration of a route before firing an interception. It was far from it. On several plays, Darnold was seen coming away from his primary receiver, then moving on from his second before completing a pass to his third option, staying calm, cool and collected the whole time. Nor was it Geno Smith sensing pressure up the middle and high-tailing it away from the line of scrimmage for a sack and a loss of yardage on the play. Instead, it was Darnold, calmly keeping his eyes down the field, sensing pressure, and then moving within and outside the pocket to pick up a few yards with his legs, or to complete a pass to a receiver who had come open during the scramble with a defender bearing down on him. Outside of a few fringe lunatic fans, the commentary on Darnold’s play has been effusively positive, with some of the game’s better x’s and o’s people breaking down some of his more impressive plays. Prior Planning Prevents Pi$$ Poor Performance-Sam Darnold NOT PLAYING LIKE A ROOKIE. Have a plan for what the D is giving you-next levers stuff by the young QB. @nyjets @RichCimini @BrianCoz @GangGreenNation #NYJets pic.twitter.com/OaV5KOHt7c — Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) August 13, 2018 How did Sam Darnold look in his #NFLPreseason debut? @BaldyNFL breaks down the @nyjets rookie QB's performance pic.twitter.com/d5XenfUg3b — NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 14, 2018 So in just 2 1/2 quarters, the quarterback who turned 21 only a couple of months ago, is showing more positive attributes at the position than the last two quarterbacks were able to show even after having spent several seasons entrenched as the team’s starter. Just how things will pan out for Darnold are a complete unknown at this point, but nobody in their right mind could blame Jets fans for being excited about the (very) early returns. Will it continue this week against the Redskins where it looks as if Darnold could get the starting nod? We’ll know soon enough, and if it’s another stellar outing, we know the calls from an excited fan base to start Darnold in week 1 will only get louder. As they should. The post Darnold’s Poise not Reflected Among Jets Faithful appeared first on JetNation.com (NY Jets Blog & Forum). Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Features Editor Who Thought Rex Ryan Was A Better Coach Than Bill Parcells Mildly Bemused By Jets Fan Darnold Optimism Based On Short Sample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowles Movement Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, T0mShane said: Features Editor Who Thought Rex Ryan Was A Better Coach Than Bill Parcells Mildly Bemused By Jets Fan Darnold Optimism Based On Short Sample. From the Jets perspective Rex was better- Two AFC Championship games to Parcells one But Parcells had Bellichek and did win 2 with Giants and went w Pats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 41 minutes ago, Bowles Movement said: From the Jets perspective Rex was better- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, T0mShane said: Features Editor Who Thought Rex Ryan Was A Better Coach Than Bill Parcells Mildly Bemused By Jets Fan Darnold Optimism Based On Short Sample. Glenn needs to ditch football columns entirely and just write about the fans full-time. We’re clearly his muse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Great Writing..... Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 5 hours ago, dbatesman said: Glenn needs to ditch football columns entirely and just write about the fans full-time. We’re clearly his muse. To be fair, a regular column focused on Jets fan behaviors and swings would be a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Battered Jets fan syndrome is a bitch Might as well enjoy the ride is how I see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Larz said: Battered Jets fan syndrome is a bitch Might as well enjoy the ride is how I see it - Josh Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 https://deadspin.com/5364180/mark-sanchez-overpraise-poised-to-annoy-the-hell-out-of-us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, Miss Lonelyhearts said: https://deadspin.com/5364180/mark-sanchez-overpraise-poised-to-annoy-the-hell-out-of-us Practically twins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 hours ago, T0mShane said: To be fair, a regular column focused on Jets fan behaviors and swings would be a great read. He could be both Lynds at once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Our Redheaded Savior, the Church of Sam Darnold's congregation is a strong and faithful one! We will not be mocked! EXCELSIOR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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