7 years agoNew York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold is in line to make his first preseason start Thursday against the Redskins, and the Jets have been privately giddy about him. He's been the real deal, and barring a deer-in-the-headlights moment in the next couple of weeks, it'd be an upset if Darnold isn't the team's Week 1 starter. According to people familiar with the organization, the Jets brain trust is happier with the rookie each passing day. Redskins cornerback Josh Norman was thoroughly impressed with Darnold during joint practices this week. Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater are capable passers, but Darnold is the present and the future and is operating like a veteran quarterback. His stock is seriously rising in redraft leagues as a backup, but he was already the top QB option off the board in dynasty leagues.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta