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Originally Posted by Chaka
According to Adam Schefter, Jets haven't decided whether to trade Darnold or the #2 pick.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...55149860540418
I strongly suspect this is just an effort to build a little leverage for the inevitable Darnold trade. From their perspective, I don't know why they'd keep a QB who is becoming much more expensive and hasn't performed up to expectations, particularly when they're going to be rebuilding anyway. Taking a QB at #2 seems to make far more sense.
Ironically enough, by losing the #1 overall pick, they've increased Darnold's trade value. If they had #1 overall, they'd have an even harder time convincing any potential trade partners that they were planning on keeping him. |
I've been an advocate of trading for Darnold for some time now. I thought that ship had sailed once the Jets lost the Trevor Lawrence bowl. However, Darnold finished poorly and had the worst passer rating in the NFL. He threw more INTs than TDs. I still think there's hope for him, but I wouldn't give more than a 3rd or 4th round pick for him. If Justin Fields performs against Alabama anywhere near like he did against Clemson, the first two picks in the draft will be Lawrence and Fields and the Jets will pick the one that the Jags don't.