The Jets’ impending decision on Sam Darnold goes beyond whether Joe Douglas and the team’s next head coach think the young quarterback’s future can be salvaged.
Like most things, money should also play a factor. Darnold has one-year remaining on his rookie contract, in addition to his fifth-year option.
Picking up Darnold’s fifth-year option would be a large commitment to make for the Jets when there’s barely any evidence to suggest that he can be a franchise quarterback.
If the Jets choose to move on from Darnold and draft a quarterback with the No. 2 pick, it would allow New York to reset the clock on a rookie quarterback contract.
That’s why even after missing out on the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, the Jets will have to determine if Justin Fields, Zach Wilson or Trey Lance are worthy alternatives to Darnold
How Sam Darnold’s contract could impact Jets’ impending QB decision
The Jets’ impending decision on Sam Darnold goes beyond whether Joe Douglas and the team’s next head coach think the young quarterback’s future can be salvaged.
Like most things, money should also play a factor. Darnold has one-year remaining on his rookie contract, in addition to his fifth-year option.
Picking up Darnold’s fifth-year option would be a large commitment to make for the Jets when there’s barely any evidence to suggest that he can be a franchise quarterback.
If the Jets choose to move on from Darnold and draft a quarterback with the No. 2 pick, it would allow New York to reset the clock on a rookie quarterback contract.
That’s why even after missing out on the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, the Jets will have to determine if Justin Fields, Zach Wilson or Trey Lance are worthy alternatives to Darnold