Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has made good use of his time in quarantine.
Darnold is in Southern California along with Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Redskins quarterback Kyle Allen, according to Sports Illustrated. The two Allens rented a place out there to live, while Darnold is at his home. All three quarterbacks have spent most of the offseason working out with each other and trainer Jordan Palmer.
However, with COVID-19 shutting down all team training facilities, as well as public gyms, Darnold and the other quarterbacks have had to get creative when it comes to keeping up with their workouts. That has included going to the beach to throw and turning a garage into a weight room.
This offseason is essential for Darnold’s development in 2020. He’s entering his third year in the league and he has yet to take that big jump as a quarterback.
Darnold has had some bumps in the road with his mononucleosis diagnosis back in September, along with adjusting to a new playbook under head coach Adam Gase. But with a year in the system now and an improved offensive line, Darnold has to show that he can take the next step.
Darnold is still a few years away from free agency, so he still has time to prove that he’s a legit quarterback in this league. But time goes by quickly, so it’s got to happen sooner rather than later. But for now, at least he’s doing whatever it takes to stay ready for the 2020 season.
