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The New York Jets chose to go for it on fourth and one in the first half of Sunday’s contest versus the San Francisco 49ers. Even though Darnold noticed a void in San Francisco’s defensive line, Adam Gase wouldn’t allow Sam Darnold to audible out of the called play. In the second quarter of the […]

The 2020 NFL season got off to a rough start for the New York Jets with their 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Of course, the biggest concern came from quarterback Sam Darnold’s underwhelming play under center. Darnold was already in a bit of a hot seat going into his third year […]

The NFL has made an increasing effort in recent years to protect its quarterbacks, primarily in the form of stringent penalties for defensive players who come in close contact with passers in the pocket. Perhaps accordingly, QBs began the 2020 season with their safest week in nine years. Zero of the 32 starting quarterbacks were […]

After an eventful collegiate campaign, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold had high expectations set on his career in the big leagues. He had his fair share of struggles in recent years and his 2020 campaign started on the wrong foot yet again. He failed to steer the Jets’ offense this time around as his […]

On Sunday, the New York Jets didn’t just look like a team that didn’t practice during the offseason in their 27-17 Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills — they looked like a team that was learning the sport of football on the fly. Sam Darnold was uncomfortable and inaccurate, finishing 21-of-35 for 215 yards, […]

The New York Jets are aware that outside expectations are relatively low for them in 2020, and GM Joe Douglas is aware that his players hear the (tempered) noise. “Our guys don’t live in a bubble. We see the things that are said, we see the things that are written,” Douglas said Monday in a […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell has jokes. Speaking to the media after practice, Bell had some advice for his quarterback Sam Darnold on how to stay healthy throughout the 2020 season: Le’Veon Bell said the key with Sam Darnold is staying healthy: “I told him no bars” lol #jets While this more than […]

Another heated altercation was figured during a team practice of an NFL team, this time with the New York Jets. Linebacker Jordan Jenkins spurned words against guards Alex Lewis and Greg Van Roten. Quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Le’Veon Bell both stood in the middle of the dispute and acted as peacemakers for the […]

It is safe to say that New York Jets starting quarterback Sam Darnold is pretty high on Gang Green newcomer and veteran wide receiver Breshad Perriman. With Perriman managing to revitalize his career as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, it appears as though Darnold already likes what he sees from Perriman […]

Year three for quarterback Sam Darnold and the New York Jets is looming right around the corner. Head coach Adam Gase is confident that the team is continuously making strides in the right direction. ESPN NFL Nation reporter Rich Cimini tweeted the tactician’s sentiments on his quarterback: Gase on Darnold: “It seems like everything is […]

There haven’t been many people labeling the New York Jets as a team that can contend in the AFC East in 2020. That is something that doesn’t bother Sam Darnold at all. Ahead of his third season with the Jets, Darnold reacted to people sleeping on New York this season. “We’re not really worried about […]

Sam Darnold has failed to show consistency in his first two seasons with the New York Jets. But Le’Veon Bell believes that Darnold is a new quarterback entering the 2020 season. While speaking about his quarterback, Bell shared the major difference he’s seeing from Darnold this offseason. “Sam is a lot more comfortable, and you […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is heading into his third season in the league after being drafted third overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. Now, per Brian Costello of the New York Post, Darnold admitted that he focused on improving his diet and lower-body strength in preparation for training camp and the 2020 campaign. […]

The New York Jets have a lot of uncertainty at wide receiver heading into 2020. Gone is Robby Anderson, who was the club’s No. 1 receiver for each of the last four seasons. The Jets signed Breshad Perriman to replace Anderson, but Perriman is a gamble. Yes, Jamison Crowder is in tow, but for the […]

The New York Jets have placed a few veteran players on the “Physically Unable to Perform” (PUP) list, including quarterback Joe Flacco. Flacco, 35, underwent neck surgery before inking a deal with the Jets during the offseason. At the time of signing, he admitted he wasn’t sure when he’d be ready to play. Clearly, he […]

The absolute dumpster-fire situation that the New York Jets commonly like to get themselves into has struck again – and this time, head coach Adam Gase is firmly cemented in its outcome. With disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams having been shipped out of town to the Seattle Seahawks, for safety Bradley McDougald, two first-round selections, […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson recently got some shots up with NFL quarterbacks Sam Darnold, Josh Allen and Kyle Allen. As expected, Thompson was draining 3s during his workout with the three NFL stars. Here is video (from “jordanpalmer” on Instagram) of Klay getting up shots with some current NFL quarterbacks pic.twitter.com/fYV7HzNtz5 — […]

The 2020 offseason has seen players from both the NFL and NBA, get together for a workout session. The latest crossover featured New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold along with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and their mentor, former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer. The three gunslingers shared the court with NBA All-Star Klay Thompson who […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson recently voiced out his frustrations on Twitter after leaving the New York Jets and wanting to change things after his departure from the team. When u #undrafted a team ain’t taking a chance on you drafting you is taking a chance… They have no risk. No expectations for me […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the hierarchy of quarterbacks in the AFC East now that Tom Brady is gone. Although the New England Patriots made a splash with the signing of quarterback Cam Newton, the debate has largely focused on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. Both […]

The New England Patriots have found their successor for Tom Brady with the signing of Cam Newton to a one-year deal. Although it is safe to assume that Newton will be the starter heading into the 2020 NFL season, it remains to be seen just where he stacks up against the rest of the quarterbacks […]

Sam Darnold is expected to have the best season of his career in 2020 and he’s turning to a former quarterback of the New York Jets to aid him. While working out on a beach this offseason, Darnold spent some time with Mark Sanchez. The USC boys turned Jets quarterbacks worked out together 🤝 (via […]

A pair of New York football rivals came together on the gridiron earlier this week. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley put in some work with New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold on Wednesday, with Barkley on the receiving end of some throws from Darnold, via SNYJets. Sam to… @Saquon? 🤯 (via devinquinning/IG) pic.twitter.com/i8icPvx8qt […]

Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath is a firm believer in Sam Darnold. In a recent appearance on Mike Tirico’s NBCSN show “Lunch Talk Live,” Namath spoke highly about the third-year quarterback. “Sam can play. He’s growing, he’s going to improve, he’s going to get better, but like most things in life, it’s a team game. […]

The New York Jets are entering a pivotal season as they prepare to enter their second year of the Adam Gase experiment. With Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots, the Jets hope to be the next team to reign supreme in the AFC East. Throughout the offseason, New York has made a concerted effort […]

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky had an explosive take during the My Sports Update Football Podcast earlier this week, involving New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. I asked @danorlovsky7 if he'd rather have Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones for the next 10 years. Not only did he pick Darnold… but he took it one step […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold knows that the NFL season is going to look a little different if there are no fans allowed in the stands this fall. Darnold made an appearance on ESPN Radio, to talk all things football, including what the outlook of next season might be. Darnold said if there were […]

New York is one of the major epicenters for the outbreak of public health emergency COVID-19, the contagious coronavirus that has halted major sports in the U.S. and North America. For the New York Jets, who actually play in nearby but still very affected New Jersey, that means delaying the opening of their training facility. […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold spoke a bit about the departure of wide receiver Robby Anderson, suggesting the two had established a nice rapport. Darnold said Anderson improved his route-running, but also alluded to the business side of football getting in the way of the two building on that rapport (via Tyler Greenawalt of […]

The AFC East has ben shaken up with the departure of quarterback Tom Brady from the New England Patriots this offseason. Regardless, it seems New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is not planning on taking them lightly. The division is seemingly up for grabs more than it has been for the past two decades. According […]

Big things are expected from New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold as he enters his third NFL season. The former No. 3 overall pick didn’t have quite the breakout season last year that many expected, but this time around, the Jets have gone out and acquired a whole bunch of new weapons for their franchise […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 68 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 68 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 68 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan begin their series on the one burning […]

The New York Jets are placing the future of their franchise in the hands of quarterback Sam Darnold. But the former third overall pick will need to clean up his efficiency in the play-action game if he hopes to make strides in his third season. According to QB Data Mine, Darnold was the worst play-action […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is getting set to enter his pivotal third season, but things have been slowed due to the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the nation (and the world). Darnold recently spoke with Dr. Jan Schwarz-Miller of the Atlantic Heath System and discussed precautions to take as well as how to […]

With Tom Brady now out of the AFC East for the first time in more than 20 years, the division is truly a wide-open race. The division is now led by young upstarts such as Tua Tagovailoa, Josh Allen, Sam Darnold and Jarrett Stidham. How much did Brady dominate the AFC as a member of […]

Sam Darnold’s first two seasons with the New York Jets have been interesting, to say the least. Darnold, who played his collegiate football at the University of Southern California, was originally selected by the Jets with the third overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. He made 13 starts during his rookie campaign, throwing for […]

In a recent appearance on ESPN’s “First Take,” Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly made some interesting comments about the current group of quarterbacks housed within the AFC. With future Hall of Famers Tom Brady and Peyton Manning no longer playing in the AFC with the former heading to […]

The New York Jets have been an active team in free agency, with most of their moves coming on the offensive side of the ball. Joe Douglas, the general manager of the Jets, detailed New York’s plan in free agency to alleviate pressure off of Sam Darnold. “I think we still have a lot to […]

One of the biggest questions among New York Jets fans during the offseason was whether they would see another quarterback compete with Sam Darnold for the QB1 spot. Darnold wasn’t terrible in 2019, but his performance could easily warrant bringing in another pass-caller as competition. However, Adam Gase seems to be trusting his young quarterback […]