Later, Brady
There’s a weird feeling around the division this season. For the first time since 2000, Tom Brady won’t compete for an AFC East title. This leaves a unique opportunity for the Jets, considering they’ll be fighting for the crown with a Patriots team without an experienced starter, a Dolphins team in the midst of a rebuild and a Bills team who just made the postseason.
Darnold isn’t taking things less seriously without Brady around, though.
“For us, every single game in the NFL is a tough one,” he said. “We’re not gonna take anyone more lightly even though one of the greatest players, if not the greatest players of all-time, left.”