Statistically he's been the worst QB in the NFL over the past three seasons, and when controlling for throws that were not under pressure, he's second worst only to Trubisky.
So, I certainly don't believe he's fixable to the expectation of the #3 overall pick, and the hype that surrounded him.
He may be fixable to your investment, but I don't think Darnold will ever be a QB where you, as a fanbase, feel settled at the position. There are just too many issues. The decision making, the reading of defenses, the downfield accuracy, bailing on the pocket too soon, footwork, throwing off his back foot, etc.
Greenberg loves Jets QBs. He loved Pennington, and he loved Sanchez. He's more fan than analyst. And, so he's essentially of the "It's all Gase's fault" mindset.
As for the trade down, I think this is a different argument. I'm not sold on the Morman Backstreet Boy, so, I could have been compelled to trade down. I get the argument that you keep Darnold for another year, and continue to build the team. Sources said we would not have picked up his option. But, I wouldn't have been opposed to doing both. Trade out of 2 AND trade Darnold. Bring in an Alex Smith type player, and address QB next year. That having been said, I'd prefer Wilson only because I've been burned by the "wait till next year" when we drafted Adams over Watson/Mahommes, because Darnold and Rosen will be available next year.
This will always be looked at as Darnold vs. Wilson, but I don't think that's right. The only way the Jets made a mistake is if Darnold becomes a top 10 QB, and I just don't see that. There's a good chance Wilson sucks, but Wilson sucking is an independent scouting issue than realizing you're not winning with Darnold.
This is something that stands out to me as well. Makes me think Carolina would be better drafting a playmaker to add next to Moore, Anderson, and CMC instead of Sewell since he's not much better when not under pressure than he is against it.
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This is something that stands out to me as well. Makes me think Carolina would be better drafting a playmaker to add next to Moore, Anderson, and CMC instead of Sewell since he's not much better when not under pressure than he is against it.