And if everybody understands the Jets are taking a quarterback, then they wont get as much back.”
Another GM also predicted the Jets wouldnt return a first-round pick for Darnold.
In college, he was a turnover machine. In the NFL, he has been a turnover machine. I simply dont believe he has the credentials to go for a 1.”
A third GM warned that a first-round choice was possible, adding, “If you still believe the guy is a top-pick-caliber QB, and consider his situations, you do not close the door on it.”
However if the Jets were to want a first-round pick for Darnold, it would take the ideal formula and combination to make it work: a quarterback-needy team, out of position to select one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the 2021 draft, yet one that thinks in Darnold and had a high grade on him coming out of USC. Teams potentially in that classification this offseason could consist of the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints.
Whichever group that might decide to pursue a Darnold trade likewise would need to be prepared to select up his fifth-year option for about $24 million without ever having actually seen him practice, simply another issue to an offer.
The winless New York Jets just have to take a look at the opposing quarterback Sunday to see how another group handled a franchise-altering choice of the kind that they might deal with before the 2021 NFL draft.
The Jets (0-4) are sturdily in the running for the No. 1 total pick, which would mean the possibility to draft Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. But they also have 2018 No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold, who remained in the very same draft class as Arizona Cardinals first-round choice Josh Rosen.
One year after trading up in the preliminary to select Rosen, the Cardinals– who play the Jets in New York on Sunday– utilized the No. 1 general pick in 2019 on Kyler Murray and traded Rosen to the Miami Dolphins for second- and fifth-round choices.
A handful of NFL executives surveyed today told ESPN they believe the Jets would receive similar compensation in a trade for Darnold if they complete with the No. 1 total choice and choose thats the route they want to pursue.
And if everyone knows the Jets are taking a quarterback, then they will not get as much back.”
In the NFL, he has been a turnover maker. Darnold will not play Sunday against the Cardinals due to the fact that of a shoulder injury, implying veteran Joe Flacco will start under center for the Jets. It marks the third time in Darnolds short profession that he has actually missed out on time. He also missed three games last season as he recovered from mononucleosis.
Darnold will not play Sunday versus the Cardinals because of a shoulder injury, suggesting veteran Joe Flacco will start under center for the Jets. It marks the third time in Darnolds brief career that he has actually missed time.
Darnold, 23, has completed 59.4% of his passes this season for 792 lawns, three touchdowns and four interceptions. The Jets are 0-6 when Darnold doesnt begin over the previous three seasons, averaging 10.9 fewer points per video game.
ESPNs Rich Cimini added to this report.
