Progressed: Better overall record

Winning matters in the NFL and Darnold helped bring the Jets out of the depths of an 0-4 season to start the year by winning seven of his 13 starts in 2019. His 53.8 winning percentage this past season isn’t much to write home about, but it’s encouraging given his 4-9 record during his rookie season.

Darnold didn’t win every game, but he made the Jets competitive in most and won some crucial matches toward the end of the season, finishing 6-2 in the second half of the year. That alone is a good sign for Darnold from a mental standpoint and a good sign for the team that he can win with such a depleted roster.