Home / Sports / Ex-Jets GM on Darnold: 'Sad He Didn't Finish There'
Ex-Jets GM on Darnold: 'Sad He Didn't Finish There'
1 Feb
Summary
- Former Jets GM Maccagnan reflects on drafting Sam Darnold in 2018.
- Darnold's resilience forged by struggles in New York and elsewhere.
- Despite setbacks, Darnold is set to start a Super Bowl on his fifth team.
Mike Maccagnan, the former general manager who drafted Sam Darnold for the New York Jets in 2018, shared his reflections on the quarterback's career. He admitted sadness that Darnold did not fulfill his potential with the Jets, where he was drafted with the third overall pick.
Maccagnan, who was fired by the Jets in 2019, stated that Darnold's development in different environments has been fulfilling to witness. Former teammates like Jamal Adams and Robbie Chosen lauded Darnold's talent and resilience, noting that a weak foundation and coaching in New York hindered his progress.
Darnold's career has been a testament to his ability to overcome adversity, including the infamous "ghosts" game and multiple team changes. Despite early struggles with the Jets, including a 13-35 record during his tenure, Darnold has since achieved significant success, notably winning 14 games in consecutive seasons with other teams.
