I live in NYC and have seen just about every snap of Darnold’s career, and I still don’t have a strong opinion.
Many games, he never had a chance. There were times he would drop back, and pass rushers were waiting for him. Skill position talent seemed to change every few games; and use of the word “talent” is a stretch. Gase never inspired any confidence. Still, Darnold made some awful decisions.
One huge advantage had the Jets rolled with Darnold, was the draft capital they could have accumulated.
Had the Jets made the same deal with San Francisco for #2 that Miami did for #3, New York would have had #s 12, 23 and 34, plus two third round picks this year; with three first round picks in 2022 and two more #1s in 2023.