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Sam Darnold 2018 Outlook
The Jets took a step toward improving their quarterback position in April by selecting Darnold, the former USC star, as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. As the Sporting News suggested, Darnold, 20, known as a gunslinger with some mechanics issues, enters New York with the weight of the world on his shoulders. But HC Todd Bowles believes in his rookie QB. In fact, Bowles told reporters during the team's rookie mini-camp that Darnold will have a chance to start this season. Veteran Josh McCown is currently penciled in as the starter, but Darnold will play if he outplays the journeyman in training camp. The Jets have McCown, Teddy Bridgewater and Darnold all fighting for the starting spot, although Bridgewater's roster spot would likely be in jeopardy should he finish third in that battle. While Darnold shouldn't be high on anybody's re-draft radar this season, he's certainly of interest to Dynasty owners, who might even be best served if the youngster spends a season or two watching and learning before finding himself under center on Sundays.