Popular Post Ken Schroy Posted October 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sam Darnold’s incredible magic changes everything for Jets By Steve Serby October 13, 2019 | 8:29pm The ball was launched high and far, and Robby Anderson was way past Chidobe Awuzie and all alone near midfield, and that part of MetLife Stadium that had not been overtaken by Cowboys fans exploded with a roar when it came down in Anderson’s hands, and Jeff Heath dove and missed, and Anderson was gone. It was a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, and this was the moment, this 92-yard touchdown pass, when Sam Darnold announced his return loud and clear. “It was good to hear the fans roar again and be out there on the field with my teammates,” Darnold said after Jets 24, Cowboys 22. “There’s no better feeling. When you’re out for so long like I was, you realize that this game’s a privilege to play it, so it was just good to be out there.” Welcome back, Sam Darnold. Welcome back from mononucleosis. Welcome back from hell. Darnold (23-for-32, 338 yards, two touchdowns, one interception) began motoring upfield to celebrate with his teammates, who had missed their franchise quarterback every bit as much as he had missed them. For too long, Darnold had been contagious and quarantined, but on this day, his fearlessness and brilliance were infectious. This is what franchise quarterbacks do, they lift their franchise in its most desperate hour, make everyone around him better. And Adam Gase sure looked like a better coach than he did with Luke Falk playing quarterback for him, didn’t he? The Cowboys placed a bull’s-eye on Le’Veon Bell and dared Darnold to beat them. So he did. Far more importantly, Darnold’s spleen, covered by specialized padding, thankfully stood up to the several hits he took, and that was a relief to everyone. He endured a horse-collar tackle by Maliek Collins on a mad dash — when Darnold saw daylight up the middle that preceded Bell’s 2-yard TD run. “I took a couple of shots,” Darnold said, “but it didn’t affect me at all.” It had gotten late early around here, and it is still late at 1-4. But better late than never. “Just hearing his voice on the cadence and stuff like that, it’s unmatched when you got your guy in there, and it showed today,” Bell said. Darnold had seized his welcome-back moment immediately after Gang Green had staged a defiant goal-line stand, Quinnen Williams and Jamal Adams stuffing Dak Prescott on a fourth-and-2 scramble at the 7. “That just gave us more mojo,” Adams said. And Darnold craved more mojo. He hit Demaryius Thomas for 33 yards and tight end Ryan Griffin with the 5-yard TD that gave the Jets a 21-3 lead. “Sam wasn’t drafted in the top five for no reason,” Adams said. “He’s a helluva quarterback, a helluva leader and a helluva competitor.” Then Sam had to hang on for dear life. It all came down to a two-point conversion. Prescott had capitalized on three pass interference penalties and capped a desperation drive with a 4-yard TD run with 43 seconds left. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams called for an Adams blitz, and Prescott threw incomplete over the middle for Jason Witten. “That’s just finishing, man,” Adams said. Prescott previously had marched the Cowboys 84 yards in 11 plays, and Ezekiel Elliott’s 5-yard TD run made it 21-16. Darnold had it back with 6:21 left. His offense had sputtered down the stretch. He had thrown an interception behind Crowder in the red zone. The momentum had shifted. “I just made a really bad throw and a really bad read,” Darnold said. Cowboys fans were chanting, “Dee-fense.” And Darnold stepped up in the pocket and on the move threw a 30-yard completion to Crowder. “They hooked up at the right time,” Gase said. Then a back-shoulder throw for Anderson for 19 more. He stalled at the 20. Sam Ficken booted the 38-yard field goal that made it 24-16. Darnold had found Thomas with a 17-yard play-action completion on his first play from scrimmage back since the opener and knew the day would go well. “I was just seeing things clearly,” Darnold said. Maybe this can still be his flight to stardom, riding shotgun alongside Gase and ending the Jets’ eight-year playoff drought at last. The hole they have dug for themselves remains deep. There is only a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel. But if this can be the start of the second-year leap the Jets were expecting Darnold to make, then he will keep hope alive. Welcome back, Sam Darnold. 13 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Now that's an article!! Thanks for posting it @Ken Shroy!!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 9 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sam is the player we thought he would be! This guy is so young and good right now - imagine him 2 years from now. If the Jets start building this team correctly and I think they will - we will be a perennial playoff team for years to come - and hopefully it starts real soon. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, Losmeister said: hey... marshmallow sundae used to be my thing... fluff=feel good article.... extra sweet... enjoyable.... not all that nutritious 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 fwiw, nfl.com has an "every sam throw from week 6" am about to wATCH... https://www.nfl.com/share/32052020-2020-4d43-502d-343637363534 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sam = More Mobile Matt Ryan Also more clutch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Losmeister said: ? I’m all for preaching realistic expectations and not getting ahead of ourselves but come on let us enjoy this for a couple days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 people talk a lot bout sams last 4 games last year.... " During the last four weeks of the 2018 campaign, the third-year receiver caught 23 passes for 336 yards and graded fifth-best among wide receivers with 20 or more targets, according to Pro Football Focus. " he gets open. he gets open deep for big play tds. no, hes not the wr #1 dude who gets targeted 10+ times game and has a big frame. but he adds good value. and should have earned more respect around here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sending a truck of these to One Jets Drive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJ1 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Despite it being a football norm, it never ceases to amaze me how a true leader will transform your offense. The very same players that looked God awful over the last 3 weeks experienced a metamorphosis. They all instantly looked 5 years younger. You could see the confidence growing inside the players as the game wore on. They were all much more intelligent players yesterday. This is proof positive how great a player Sam Darnold is ultimately going to end up being. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drums Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Philc1 said: Sam = More Mobile Matt Ryan Also more clutch So not Matt Ryan (thank Hendrix) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Philc1 said: Sam = More Mobile Matt Ryan Also more clutch I’d like to see a more explosive second half.... probably a function of coaching and adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lot K Tailgaters Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Darnold was amazing yesterday. Shame on Beningo for wanting to tank for Tua. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Lot K Tailgaters said: Darnold was amazing yesterday. Shame on Beningo for wanting to tank for Tua. It made ZERO sense. If a great prospect like Sam failed here or didn’t show signs of hope, it would be due to the neglect of the offensive roster. Bringing in another QB would have been completely *ss backwards. That argument was and still is insane. Our OL is complete trash but Sam masks it as much as possible because of his mobility. It’s incredible actually. Let’s just enjoy the season, judge the body of work of the whole team and then make roster moves accordingly. Sam is the entire team and all that matters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Part of why we hired Gase was because he was suppose to be a good fit for Darnold and his development. This should be a big part of how Gase is evaluated. So far so good. He let Sam lose and Sam did his thing. I’ve been down on Robby. But he showed up. A couple of more bombs like that and it may give Bell some breathing room underneath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJet Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sam has an innate ability to move within the pocket but also to throw to spots where guys WILL be. He not only hit on multiple downfield throws that threaded coverage (the late throw down the middle was essentially between 3 defenders) but even the throw he missed down the sideline was absolutely ridiculous given how he basically flicked the ball to a spot and almost hit crowder out of nowhere. 3/4 of those type plays each game is often the difference between 7-9 and 11-5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwichjetfan Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I love (LOVE ❤️) Sam. Yesterday was the most fun I’ve had watching football since the Jets Packers game near the end of last year. That said, he missed two critical throws in the second half when he could have put the game away and not have to rely on a failed 2 point conversion. The first is the obvious int...threw it high. The end result sucked but overall it’s ok because it was just a rare bad throw from Sam. But the second was the third down right before the cowboys got the ball back. He had Robby wide open running an underneath slant, and instead he tried a much more difficult throw outside and Crowder couldn’t haul it in. Romo said something about working from outside-in on that read, but from what I could discern on TV, that should have been an easy read for Sam pre-snap. There was no one covering the middle of the field and Robby was one-on-one. I believe Sam has the ability to be the face of the NFL for the next decade-plus, so I’m annoyed at things like the above. Yes it’s just his first game back and he’s only 22 and they still won and it’s probably best for him to make those mistakes in this wasted season so he can learn from it, but that third down play would have been a back-breaker for the opposition, and it’s what I’ve seen Peyton and Brady do to opponents for most of my life. I want Sam to be at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JetFaninMI Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 hours ago, jgb said: Sending a truck of these to One Jets Drive So what are you trying to say bro? They are what they eat? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckkieB Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 A legit QB makes all the difference. Sam elevates the play of everyone on offense and hides some of the deficiencies that still exist (OL), keeps the defense off the field, creates field position, and allows the D to utilize their full array of schemes as a result of not playing from behind all the time. Yes, it's only one game, but as long as Sam is leading this team, we will be trending up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike135 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Can we get another young QB rankings chart? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybighead Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sam is incredible EOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 3 hours ago, greenwichjetfan said: and it’s what I’ve seen Peyton and Brady do to opponents for most of my life. I want Sam to be at that point. 100% the flashy highlight reel plays are fun but the greats routinely extend drives and wear down the opposing teams with methodical efficiency. I remarked in the game thread buts that what I was hoping to see Sunday, Darnold take the air out of any comeback hopes with a couple of well timed 10+ play 5+ minute drives. We almost had it until the INT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, CTM said: 100% the flashy highlight reel plays are fun but the greats routinely extend drives and wear down the opposing teams with methodical efficiency. I remarked in the game thread buts that what I was hoping to see Sunday, Darnold take the air out of any comeback hopes with a couple of well timed 10+ play 5+ minute drives. We almost had it until the INT Yeah that interception was a back breaker. I get what your saying, the great ones stomp the neck. Wanted see Sam come away with another TD there and put the Cowboys to bed. Good first game but he will need much much more than that to be in it with the Pats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwichjetfan Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, CTM said: 100% the flashy highlight reel plays are fun but the greats routinely extend drives and wear down the opposing teams with methodical efficiency. I remarked in the game thread buts that what I was hoping to see Sunday, Darnold take the air out of any comeback hopes with a couple of well timed 10+ play 5+ minute drives. We almost had it until the INT Making scheduled throws, staying on script, and picking up first downs is what separates talented QBs from winning QBs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, greenwichjetfan said: Making scheduled throws, staying on script, and picking up first downs is what separates talented QBs from winning QBs. Couldnt have said it better myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, CTM said: 100% the flashy highlight reel plays are fun but the greats routinely extend drives and wear down the opposing teams with methodical efficiency. I remarked in the game thread buts that what I was hoping to see Sunday, Darnold take the air out of any comeback hopes with a couple of well timed 10+ play 5+ minute drives. We almost had it until the INT I was waiting to see that too and the int gets a pass From me as i think it was deflected and he seems to have such the right demeanor. Yesterday really gave good feels about Darnold. Would love to see them get a LT, WR and god willing Herndon is actually good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copernicus Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Definitely a feel good article. Sad thing that shines through is how pathetic our home-field non-advantage is. Even Darnald said it in the post game indirectly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 14 hours ago, Philc1 said: Sam = More Mobile Matt Ryan Also more clutch Ryan's clutch, kind of why his nickname is Marty Ice Sam also has a much bigger arm Bad comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwichjetfan Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 If Sam Darnold becomes Matt Ryan but without sucking at football, I’ll be a happy camper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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