Ex-New York Jets Quarterbacks Sam Darnold & Geno Smith Look GREAT | My Thoughts

[@brendanmccallion2350]

We all knew this would happen, and I am delighted for Sam & Geno. They deserved so much better than the Jets.

[@johnnyjets2343]

But it does not bother you as a Jets fan though? At what point does it end? Similar feelings to when Revis played for New England one year and won a SB lol.

[@noahblack5620]

This is why i am so glad we drafted Jordan Travis. I am still excited about that pick because the situation he's in is super optimal. He gets to sit behind Arod, and Tyrod and just learn and because he ide all the way to the 5th round due to his injury i believe we got a real steal. People forget how good he was playing at Florida State. Thank good Joe Douglas didn't. He can marinate on the bench for at least two years and when its finally time for him to start i believe we will have a legitimate franchise quarterback for the future thats ready to ball out

[@Ballin-97]

He didn’t slide to the 5th round mainly due to injury. All the major scouting profiles refer to his deficiencies as a passer as to why he was a day 3 pick. What makes you believe he was more than a late 3rd round prospect at best? Do you have sources? All the major websites do not corroborate your claim Also, look at the entire history of 5th round qbs. Mark Brunell in the early 1990s is literally the only 5th round qb to ever start in a significant capacity in the nfl. Mike White is arguably the 2nd best 5th round qb ever. Travis might be good, but there is no reason to believe so other than Jets fan bias

[@noahblack5620]

@@Ballin-97 Brady was the last pick in his draft. Brock Purdy as well. Both franchise QBs.

[@Ballin-97]

@@noahblack5620 but a 5th round pick has never done it other than Mark Brunell. And by your logic, every single qb in every draft should be considered to have franchise qb potential because Purdy did it and he was the last pick.. but that is obviously flawed logic

[@mikeshockinggentspence8714]

@@Ballin-97 The conclusion from the available data should be that very late round QBs have a low success rate, not that the arbitrary distinction of a 5th round QB vs a 4th round QB (Which was where Cousins and Dak were drafted) is relevant. Travis will most likely not work out but to say he cannot succeed because he happened to be drafted in the 5th round vs the 4th 6th or 7th is silly. There's no mystical quality about the 5th round that makes QB drafted there be bad

[@noahblack5620]

@@Ballin-97 if you want to fixate on the round he went in be my guest. What I am going to choose to focus on as a Jets fan is that we are smartly investing in our future at the most important position possible and we are not putting him in a situation where it's either sink or swim instead it's sit down get healthy and learn.

[@imnosamoan9219]

I can’t wait for Zach Wilson to win MVP in 10 years with the chargers

[@DBS417-cq5di]

I always thought we quit on Darnold. He was only 20 when we drafted him.

[@jschoma11]

I wanted to keep Darnold as backup at the time. I understand that it's a sign of faith and support by the organization to not keep your last QB when you draft a new one at 2nd overall but in hindsight it may have done Zach some good to have someone nipping at his heels.

[@JohnJetsFan]

we didnt quit, we ruined him, put him on a team and wasnt wel coached, and didnt have a good team around him, so naturally he takes 90 percent of the blame, at that point u must trade him because he needed a frwesh start , lesson learned, he really didnt play well in carolina, he spends 1 year with shanahan and look, he is not a sarter in this league

[@ianobrien3248]

It takes time, something losing teams don't have. If the Jets ever get consistently good, then maybe we'll have the opportunity to keep people longer and let them get as good as they can get.

[@ferneyramirezladino8834]

Wow 😮 the way you acknowledge everything is truly a gift!!! I hope your channel continues to grow!

[@miguelpadilla31]

Happy for Sam Darnold and see him ball out with the Vikings.

[@jeffersondesrosiers5921]

I always like Darnold only problem he had was turning the ball over in the red zones and he did something similar in his first couple games with the panthers and I always like Geno kudos to them it would be crazy if Zach does something similar in a few years

[@klaywavy]

I was just thinking this to myself, glad youre talking about it

[@sportsbettingeducation]

It’s interesting Sam said he learned from Brock Purdy. I have noticed all QBs look better in Minnesota. Last year they had some real scrubs looking like top 20 QBs. I love Purdy but I’m confident any team other than the Niners would have messed him up. It’s frustrating how some teams like the Jets and Bears seem to just ruin QBs.

[@Njbear7453]

Kevin O’Connell runs a good system

[@joewilly0925]

Darnold started off great with Jets and Panthers. Unfortunately it didn't last. I wish him the best. But not against us!!!!!

[@thetruthbetold86]

Yup thats why it would be extremely funny if Zach reaches these heights as well. It would just be hilarious.

[@gilbertortega1366]

Jets should sit any future QBs we draft.

[@UncleTerry13]

Just shows how much Thursday really means. How many qbs we sacrificed to the football gods for the power of ♾️.

[@Njbear7453]

Always liked Sam I was at the Green Bay/ jets game where he and Aaron went OFF and the game went to overtime we had a good offense with John Morton as OC. Herndon had a 500 + yard season too.

[@CTH72]

Great take on our two former Jets…. Wouk be kind of nice for at least one of ‘em can exit the game as a Jet.!.✈️ 🛩️

[@kimgoalie]

Great video as always, totally agree!

[@ferneyramirezladino8834]

I say it’s our Coaching Staff People think I’m crazy but I see so much greatness in Zach Wilson Rooting he gets another shot with an NFL team

[@johnnyjets2343]

the problem is that Geno, Darnold and Wilson all played with 3 separate coaching staffs. It is not like we are blaming one person or even one regime entirely. Many people are at fault over the years.

[@Darkheart68]

We have to play both of them this year. Should be very interesting 😅

[@acstark0215]

Nice breakdown! I’m happy for them too except for when we play them. LOL

[@slowrunner14]

We certainly saw flashes from Sam Darnold when he was with the Jets and Darnold also started out well with the Panthers for the first few games when he was QB 1 there. I think it usually takes a few years for guys to develop at the QB position because the defense are more complicated in the NFL and the athletes on defense are much better. Also the Jets never surrounded Sam with the talent or coaching he has received in S.F. or Minnesota.

[@pnolia7393]

Sam Darnold’s 1st NFL pass was mad crazy.. VERY UNDERRATED

[@ruinedcause]

His first NFL pass was a Pick-6 against the Lions on MNF.

[@pnolia7393]

@@ruinedcause And I'll NEVER forget! MNF Bro! #MVP

[@mikethevike2539]

100% agree with you JC. Also, New York is not an easy place to play as a rookie quarterback. At the very least, it's not for everyone. Especially not for a player who is not comfortable in front of the media. Sam Darnold is still not comfortable elsewhere, even in Minnesota. That said, I believe that the atmosphere in a locker room and the support a QB receives is extremely important. Also, Kevin O'Connell >>> Mike Zimmer.

[@yones_wav]

Whats the outro song that plays, I'm curious

[@staccg3501]

Happy for them boys

[@ryanbuck8680]

i think more players need to do this. Take a demotion to be a backup QB under a great coach, even if it’s only for a year. Baker going to LA with McVay, Nick Foles going to kansas city with Andy Reid before winning a super bowl back with the Eagles, Darnold going to the 49ers with Shanahan

[@josephipattersonh6933]

Nice video 👍🏾

[@vahidwalker4842]

Can’t wait for Zach to get his chance. Rooting for him. I hope this is a lesson to these league that most of these QBs shouldn’t be thrown into the fire right away

[@seanfrank32]

I always liked Geno. I thought he would've eaten with Marshall/Decker, and then they waited too long to bring him in when Fitz was struggling in 2016. He played well in his limited time that year before the unfortunate injury. And that was it. He never really got a chance

[@forzit8623]

Us & our exes happy.. what a great dimension to live in ! #

[@davidhalljr5268]

GO JETS 💚

[@sk1996]

6:30 Herndon was good pre-gase

[@farmingngu]

I said it over and over. I wanted saleh to give darnold a shot. I knew Wilson would be bad but holy shit I don't think anyone thought he'd be that bad.

[@GreaterIsHeAmen]

simply because the O-line is better. took us years to invest. finally paying off for us and for darnold. wife still wears his jersey proudly

[@danstan4060]

Definitely rooting for Sam! How awesome would it be for him to continue this play and then take over for Rodgers when he hangs it up!

[@lovyou4ever]

Let’s go Sam , Geno , Zach .

[@PaigeJagan]

Did we remember when Kiper was telling us to build around Darnold, he'll be ok.I remember.

[@sniperbeats3224]

Love the vid but how do you feel about the Jets Having a good chance of getting Devante Adams. Also we play both of our old QBs hopefully they don’t whoop our butt😂😂😂

[@noelcockett536]

You need a front line for protection to have time and wideouts. Sam and Zach had none

[@the_art_of_ruin8855]

Sam was never the problem! I’ve always liked Sammy Darnold.. I’ve never stopped wishing him well. He was thrust into arguably the worst situations early in his career. Couldn’t be happier for him.. he has finally landed in a situation that is allowing him to unlock and display his full potential!

[@lisalopez8026]

it's 3 games into the season 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@the_art_of_ruin8855]

@@lisalopez8026 Ya, so what’s your point? I didn’t realize that I wasn’t allowed to be happy for my former QB’s success through the first 3 weeks of the season? Are you really that damaged inside that you can’t simply appreciate the fact that Sam Darnold and the Vikings are off to a great 3-0 start on the season; defeating two quality Super Bowl contending teams, both of which were heavily favoured to beat the Vikings? Hang in there.. things will get better for you.

[@lisalopez8026]

Aww how nice of you feeling all good for him I bet you were one of the ones that was dying on their sword for him to stay. BTW I am very happy...happy that Darnold is not on the Jets anymore.

[@the_art_of_ruin8855]

@@lisalopez8026 I don’t recall making any such statement to suggest that Sam should still be a Jet? To the contrary; I said that the situation wasn’t right at that time for either party. I just wanted to express my happiness for Sam; his current situation in Minnesota and the success he’s having. Anyways, it’s been so lovely enjoying your company this morning, you have yourself a wonderful day! Oh, and Remember, ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say.. then don’t say anything at all’. (It’s one of those ‘golden rules’ you learn in preschool.. it’ll help you navigate through life). Take care and be well!

[@JETSFAN2017]

We are low key a qb factory 😂😂 look out for the Tim Boyle revenge tour😂

[@Ralph_Malph]

It was Joe Douglas who opted to trade Sam Darnold and pick Zach Wilson. It seems JD has 9 lives

[@ULuvBobs_92]

Ya and at his rate Zach Wilson will be the league MVP for the Falcons/Saints/Panthers in 2030. Another Testament to JD’s brilliance.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Bad coaching plus no weapons equals a recipe for failure. I'm glad for both Darnold and Smith. Smith in particular seems to have grown as a leader (see the IK Enemkpali incident) and is no longer an entitled jerk. I wish the best for them both, except against the Jets.

[@johnnyjets2343]

Am i the only fan that is at least wondering what the plan at QB is after this season or whenever Rodgers retires? I just don't want them to go back to being what they always have been over the last 14 years at that position. They have to make a plan for Aaron's successor. Especially so if you are this coaching staff and get extensions because of Rodgers play.

[@frankr3012]

I wouldn’t trade Rodgers for either or both Sam and Geno. I’m glad they are having some success elsewhere. But I like where we are! It’s all good.

[@DannyHoldStatenislandny]

I also root for many of the jets draft picks after they leave us .

[@tommyisderanged]

Thats what happens when you have a good O Line, good playmakers and a good defense.

[@hairbear243]

Will always route for Sam

[@nahitsthekid6858]

We knew this was gonna happen

[@w.l.graves7228]

yep ian , the jets are a regular quarterback factory !

[@rashondemond]

I’m happy for Sam & Geno and when they are not playing us I’m rooting for them but if Darnold thinks he’s gonna be slinging the ball all over the place like he has been all season he’s sadly mistaken 😂 I’m not saying they can’t beat us but he won’t be slinging the ball deep at will specifically like he has the last two weeks. We play them in two weeks so let’s take care of business against Denver with that good defense then on to Minnesota

[@jamess2664]

I'm glad brought up the chaotic situation that Geno came into. The Jets hired a new GM and kept Rex Ryan as the coach. The coach and the GM did not get along. The Jets where not a stable organization.

[@robg5047]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Zach Wilson turn up in a year or two as a servicable quarter back. Teams have got to stop dropping guys in Week 1 of their rookie seasons.

[@arkhamknight6371]

Im happy for Sam,he was always a good QB,just bad coaching

[@MrBrunoGI]

So really the moral of the story it was never the quarterback, it was the coaching staff grooming the quarterback. Perhaps we should address that before investing a high draft pick on one

[@johnnyjets2343]

maybe just maybe ownership should start hiring the right people for the job for once. That is the only common denominator over the last decade plus. Multiple regimes failed why? Ownership.

[@jamaljohnson1293]

It's the JETS system and I'm a JETS fan let's be real HARLEM

[@dre2k188]

Im more mad at the jets for screwing up so many young quarterbacks with trash coaching and terrible o-line/supporting cast smh

[@HaiKarate718]

yep

[@TheHighlanderprime]

I root for them as well JC. My issues with fans and the NY Press is that the majority of them tend to avoid criticizing and calling out the elephant in the room named the Jets’ organization’s inability to take the right approach to grooming young QBs who need patience on and off the field. The Jets organization has made the same mistakes over and over again with 4 consecutive young QB draft picks. Einstein: “Insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again while expecting a different result.”

[@johnnyjets2343]

idk a single fan who likes Adam Gase or Nate Hackett personally.

[@XLR8Yeti24]

Darnold is good he had adam gase as an ineffective coach who ruined his time in NY! gase needs to repay his salary to the Jets,for his time there.

[@arnelg67]

Vikings signed McCarthy will they keep Darnold to be QB1? Pretty sure if Darnold keeps playing well he’ll no longer want to be a backup.

[@rubennunez5269]

Remember, playing in the big city is just different. The media is a problem playing in NYC.

[@kdude25]

Never really liked the Geno pick. I didn't think he could be an NFL QB. And I always liked Sam, thought if he coukd control his turnovers he could be an NFL starter and even a top QB in the league. I'm happy both are succeeding. Just because they didn't work here doesn't mean we should be hating on them. Geno just wasn't nearly ready. He needed years to sit back and learn. Darnold, he had Adam Gase and Robbie Anderson as his HC and WR #1. They completely mishandled Darnold. And I'm rooting for him so hard to put his mark on the league as a legit NFL starting caliber qb. So it's definitely good to see.

[@johnnyjets2343]

It is not so much hating on them as much as it is just jealousy that things did not work out here. Jets fans want so badly to have a homegrown drafted and developed QB of their own for the next decade plus. Rodgers for as great as he is will only be around for 1 maybe 2 years. Jets gotta figure out the QB position for the long haul otherwise they will consistently be basement dwellers.

[@gsdmickey2976]

All these QBs were guys that needed to sit and learn not day ones to throw out there.

[@birdflukfc]

Damn no Reddick video ? 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Bravo 😂

[@HERRUTUTT]

As a Jets fan since 83 the jets are one team that doesn’t know how to develop a QB the systems that darnold and geno are in is working for them it’s all about coaching as well now let’s see how Wilson turns out

[@victorylane22882]

Who do I start this Sunday !!?????

[@diaclethian1]

I'm genuinely happy for those guys, and I'm rooting for them both, but we can't ignore that our QB development is horrible, and it needs to be addressed. Go Jets

[@belhariry]

Anyway, we'll have the opportunity to try again in 2026 with either Archie Manning or Cole Pennington. Maybe third time's the charm?

[@Steve-u3h]

Vikings Nation Here Purple People Eaters looking forward to the Super Bowl Jets Sam Darnard is looking to seeing the Jets All Gas No Brakes Vikings 100-0

[@Ballin-97]

Like previous stops, Darnold will implode once October rolls around and teams have more film on him. The Jets are going to embarrass the fluke Vikings in London. Can’t wait

[@Steve-u3h]

To the Paper Champs your long way from home injuries will do in the Jets

[@palicar]

I had more faith in Geno than Sam honestly. He made some awesome throws with anticipation and accuracy. Geno had some maturity issue I think like most people. Glad he found a home.

[@Steve-u3h]

Don’t forgot about Zach he’s young

[@Caoimhin777]

The reason Sam & Geno are doing well is because they needed time to learn & mature. Most teams, including the Jets, don’t let rookie QBs do that anymore. Hopefully the Jets, & the league as a whole, learn from that going forward.

[@johnnyjets2343]

the league is all about " win now". Coaches and regimes in general don't get years to turn organizations around.

[@Caoimhin777]

@@johnnyjets2343 I think there are ways to do both. Sign a veteran bridge QB, draft a young QB to sit a couple of seasons, build a solid o-line & add sufficient weapons while the rook sits, then start the rook in his 3rd season.

[@belhariry]

I'm happy for them both. Geno was an immature brat when he was a Jet and needed some humbling and he matured. I feel worse for Darnold because Douglas never supported him like he promised he would and he was supposed to be the savior. But Douglas got a 2nd round pick for him from Carolina and he flamed out there too, so I can't knock him for that.

[@jamess2664]

You brought up Geno being immature. You didn't mention the fact that the coach didn't want him. Rex Ryan publicly said this. The Jets had little offensive weapons. Yes Geno could have handled the situation better but from day one the coach, the media, and fan where on him.

[@belhariry]

@@jamess2664 Yeah you're right. It was just a bad situation.

[@johnnyjets2343]

@@jamess2664 he was Idziks pick. Rex and Idzik were not on the same page. I honestly did not blame Rex back then. Idzik proved to be a disaster of a GM.

[@Danfromoverthere]

Jets are QB killers. Zach is one of the few that just isn’t going to get it. But I’m happy for Smith and Darnold. It shows that if you have time right coaches you can get the best out of a player.

[@melissaGraceHallock]

These Boy Souts had to earn their badges...elsewhere! Good for them!

[@Nilly-tube]

I'm super pumped for Sam and Geno, seriously. They both were put into our typical garbage Jets situation for QBs.

[@ThomasT3]

That’s why the bears keep rolling through qbs And now Justin Fields is looking better on the Steelers

[@lisalopez8026]

Ian......Sam has had good games before. How about waiting to at least mid-season before crowning this guy as reborn. It took Geno 10 years to become mature & effective

[@wiseian8473]

Unfortunately, Sam needed to mature. He did not have the luxury of time in New York.

[@beeracks4446]

tannenbaum, idzik, maccagnan 💔

[@FatigueZ]

I wish we not just as a fanbase of the jets but the whole league, would stop rushing qbs through

[@johnnyjets2343]

you have to factor in that the fanbase is tortured. 14 years without playoffs and the worst qb play in the league. There is no patience here.

[@RouelJones]

We cant draft QB's to save our lives, we should forever buy our QB's for real

[@EliteEasyE]

They tried to make Geno into a running QB as well. Everyone Idzik signed was from the senior bowl or Yankee bowl what kinda scouting is that??? Recency bias.

[@KaseyandKandi]

Jet fans know we can't develop quarterbacks not surprised that they are doing well and I expect Zack to do well once they break him of the bad habits the Jets gave him

[@joerazz91]

You know what Sam, Geno, and Zach have in common? All three were drafted by the jets during this 14 year long playoff drought.

[@johnnyjets2343]

all by different coaches and front offices....

[@kjwworldwide]

Young QB'S need years to develop and you need a team behind them. If they can be good then keep them on ur roster. That y I play madden I can't stand some of these GM's

[@mitflair]

I'll always route for Sammy D. Jets did him wrong. Can't say the same for Zach or Geno.

[@thoroughbredelite]

We did Sam wrong with bringing in Adam Gase! He destroyed him

[@johnnalty5150]

Darnold had no weapons and terrible coordinators. I’m happy for him. Zach had a sense of entitlement that leaked out in that post game presser, he had weapons. I’m not pulling for Zach at all

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Bryce young can back up rogers

[@HockeyFan102]

Whoever the backup qb is for the jets they better be happy that Rodgers is going to train this young man and teach him the ropes like he did with love. I hope he’s taking notes cause Rodgers is the greatest talent at the quarterback position! Don’t give me this mahomes BS. Rodgers prime would smoke mahomes every game and it’s not even a debate

[@outlaw6]

They both was done wrong, but I definitely seen flashes from Geno to the point that when he finally got a weapon in Eric Decker we went eight and eight we was just about to make the playoffs so you know he had it in him he was just not developed right because we had a defensive coach, Sam Donald came at a time when the organization was out of all time low and was all over the place had no real Direction in the icing on a cake his head coach Adam gase one of the worst head coaches I wasn't a huge fan of sam Donald because he was always throwing an interception at least once again he had turnover problems but I'm glad that he's getting a third chance to Showcase his talent

[@harlanabraham7772]

Jets letting Darnold go was a tough decision. He was owed a lot of money to resign him and he wasn't a proven player. JD wanted to start over with a rookie contract. Instead of trading Darnold and drafting another QB Jets could have drafted an Olineman. Mims didn't have a bad rookie season considering he was injured. Too bad only HC who knew how to use him was HC Gase. It's better to let a young QB sit on the bench and learn the system. Mahomes didn't start right away.

[@johnnyjets2343]

Mahomes did not start right away but they also had one of the best coaches of all time in Reid as well as a good vet in Alex Smith to sit him behind. Just because a player sits does not always mean they will be successful. Coaching goes a long way.

[@pierce2889]

Next will be Zach

[@ArolzStreams]

I don’t wish Zach well because he doesn’t hold himself accountable for his actions.

[@jeremiahmarshall8848]

Not trying sound biased but sam and geno both didn't go to another team and was great just like dat they had to go to another team so we cant just say its all jets fault these guys had and was given a job and failed geno couldnt even keep the locker together owed 500$ jaw got broke sammy kept seeing ghost could not beat patriots or baker browns for crap it didnt happend until the 2 got with multiple teams triple they playing tactics and iq

[@jamesjava1782]

The Jets organization sucks at developing QB’s. The owner puts pressure on the coaching staff to play the new players. It is a organization issue. Glad they could show that they are worth the picks. 🏈🤔💭😀✌️

[@tonyalexio5823]

Sam Darnold trade is the 1st JD BLUNDER, Move with Zach and Becton the next BUSTS 😢

[@orlandorodriguez1965]

Yeah, that's proof that the Jets are bad at developing quarterbacks, they leave and resurrect their careers elsewhere except for Zach. I'm rooting for the Jaguars tonight, I could be wrong but if Jacksonville wins the Jets are in first place with a better conference record. On to Denver

[@MarkWilliams-l4p]

Good for them. Just know this will happen for that Bum we had the last 3 years

[@TheHighlanderprime]

That bitterness against ZW is part of the fandom problem. You’re blaming the kid because the Jets failed his development.

[@MarkWilliams-l4p]

​@TheHighlanderprime lmao truthers disgust me. Yall said the most untrue thing that's ever been said and still won't admit it. I bet you hoped the Jets sucked this year so you could hero worship a historical atrocity of a QB. Go buy his Denver jersey fake ahh jet fan

[@johnnyjets2343]

@@TheHighlanderprime whats funny is those same coaches who supposedly failed ZW have a great chance to have a winning season and possibly get extensions because of it lol