Darnold era Officially set to Begin

By Glenn Naughton Posted On September 4, 2018

The worst kept secret in sports is no longer “under wraps” as Jets head coach Todd Bowles has officially named rookie quarterback Sam Darnold as the team’s starter when they open the season on September 10th against the Detroit Lions on the road.

OFFICIAL: QB Sam Darnold will open the season as the starter. pic.twitter.com/IOgb1B6yNc

— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 3, 2018

At 21 years and 97 days old, Darnold will become the youngest starting quarterback since the NFL merger while Gang Green hope is the first of many starts for over a decade.

Glenn Naughton

Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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