Regressed: Fewer yards per completion
The Jets offense sputtered throughout the 2019 season, and Darnold suffered because of it. Despite adding Bell and Crowder, Darnold rarely completed long passes and he averaged only 11.1 yards per completion – which is less than his 12.0 mark in 2018.
During his rookie year, Darnold finished 11th in yards per completion. This season, though, he finished 20th among qualified quarterbacks. Not the right direction he wants to be stepping, especially with an offensive-minded coach like Gase.