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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) warms up for an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

The Latest: New starting QBs showing potential

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, New York Jets' quarterback Luke Falk signals at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in East Rutherford, N.J. Falk was merely a practice squad quarterback a week ago. But with Sam Darnold still sidelined by mononucleosis and Trevor Siemian out for the season with an ankle injury, he is the Jets' starting quarterback, and against the New England Patriots, of all opponents. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Falk goes from practice squad to sudden starter for Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Trainers check on New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (19) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Darnold working way back to health as Jets prepare for Pats

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Jets’ Darnold hopes to return to field in Week 5 vs. Eagles

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019 file photo, New York Jets' Trevor Siemian (19) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J. While starting quarterback Sam Darnold recovers from mononucleosis, it will be Siemian's show as the New York Jets take on Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns on Monday night, Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Enter Siemian: Jets backup QB ready to step in vs. Browns

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Tommylee Lewis during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in New Orleans. The NFL would love the main focus of 2019 to be on the celebrations of its 100th season. While the history of the league is a widespread and fun topic, what happened last January in the NFC championship game has guaranteed the spotlight will be shining on officiating and replays. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

NFL 2019: Pass interference reviews main topic in season 100

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

Broadway Joe a fan of Jets’ “respectfully humble” Darnold

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

Jets’ Darnold opens 2nd NFL season in impressive style

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2019 file photo New York Jets Jamison Crowder participates during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Crowder signed with the Jets as a free agent in the offseason because he envisioned plenty of action in Adam Gase's offense. Well, the wide receiver has caught on quickly in training camp, becoming a favorite target of Sam Darnold while showing how valuable he could be. &quot;I just want to be a weapon,&quot; Crowder said Wednesday, July 31, 2019. &quot;Somebody that's reliable, somebody that's consistent. I just want to gain that trust with him that when he wants to go my way that he has that trust and that confidence that I'm going to make the play.&quot; (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)

Crowder catching on quickly as ‘weapon’ in Jets’ offense

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets Jamison Crowder, right, talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Jamison Crowder leaves Jets practice with foot injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets’ Darnold leading with his plays and words on the field

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this May 23, 2019 file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold speaks to reporters after the NFL football team's practice in Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets have put last year’s disappointing 4-12 record far behind them and a new-look roster has them feeling positive about this upcoming season. Darnold said, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, there’s a sense that the whole franchise has experienced a rebirth because of the good vibes around the building. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)

New-look Jets feeling ‘rebirth’ as they open training camp

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

At 22, Jets’ Darnold enters 2nd NFL season with room to grow

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell runs a drill at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Trash-talking Bell feels ‘so good’ in Jets practice debut

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright) ** FILE **

New York Jets agree to sign RB Le’Veon Bell

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold talks to reporters in the locker room in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. The search for a new coach has begun for the New York Jets. After firing Todd Bowles on Sunday night, the team is focused on bringing in someone who will be able to lead a franchise that has missed the playoffs for eight straight seasons but has a promising young quarterback in Darnold and expects to be busy in free agency this offseason.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Darnold the big-time selling point for Jets in coach search

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan speaks to reporters in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. After firing Todd Bowles on Sunday night, the New York Jets are focused on bringing in someone who will be able to lead a franchise that has missed the playoffs for eight straight seasons but has a promising young quarterback in Sam Darnold and expects to be busy in free agency this offseason. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Maccagnan sticking around, so it’s on GM to turn Jets around

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles, left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shake hands at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jets’ dismal season ends with 1 last snap of shame

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets’ Darnold wraps up rookie year by facing Rodgers, Brady

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) tries to avoid a sack from Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ho-ho-hike! Jets’ Sam Darnold goes undercover as mall Santa

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press