The Facts: The Jets are remaining vague on the future of their quarterback. Darnold is headed into his fourth year in the NFL, and there's little indication what direction they'll take with him. "Our stance on Sam hasn't changed," general manager Joe Douglas said Wednesday. "He's an extremely talented player and he's very smart, very tough. We have no doubt that Sam is gonna achieve his outstanding potential. Obviously, we're in the process of gaining as much information as we can leading up through free agency and the draft but our stance on Sam has not changed."

Diehards Line: New York owns the second overall pick in April's draft, which features a class stocked with potential franchise quarterbacks. While the Jets won their way out of the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes -- winning that contest would have guaranteed the end of Darnold's time in New York -- they're still in a prime position to select their next anointed savior under center. The question is: Do the Jets believe this crop's top signal-callers have a chance to be better than Darnold? Are BYU's Zach Wilson, Ohio State's Justin Fields or North Dakota State's Trey Lance those talents? Is Alabama's Mac Jones? Or is Darnold still the representation of New York's best chance? These are the questions the Jets must answer in the weeks and months ahead. And if they believe it's time to move on, their phone won't be far from reach in the event outside suitors decide to dial them. "I will answer the call if it's made," Douglas said. "As it pertains to Sam, like I said, Sam, we think, is a dynamic player in this league with unbelievable talent who really has a chance to really hit his outstanding potential moving forward. But, like I said earlier, if calls are made, I will answer 'em. ..." Stay tuned.