The Jets have themselves a new quarterback. With the No. 125 overall pick, Gang Green selected FIU’s James Morgan to serve as Sam Darnold‘s backup. 
Morgan has been something of a draft darling over the last few months. The Bucs, Titans, Colts, Patriots, Packers, Bears, Raiders, Giants, Bills, and Dolphins all checked in with the young signal caller. Morgan’s stock skyrocketed thanks to an impressive performance at the combine and a big showing at the East-West Shrine Game, putting him in the next tier of QBs behind the likes of Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, and Jake Fromm. Washington’s Jacob Eason enjoyed a similar rise – he went three spots earlier to the Colts at No. 122 overall.
Morgan was said to have one of the three strongest arms in the draft, along with leadership ability and football IQ. After a rocky stretch at Bowling Green, he transferred to FIU in 2018 and completed more than 65% of his passes for 26 touchdowns against seven picks. His performance dipped a bit in 2019, but his tape kept him afloat during draft season.
The Jets aren’t looking to slide Darnold out of the QB1 spot, but Morgan is a developmental arm who can hold down the fort if Sam Darnold misses time. Hopefully, the Jets’ offensive line will be in better position to protect Darnold in 2020 with Louisville standout Mekhi Becton at tackle.
I thought Darnold had mono which lead to him missing 4-6 games.
No he had diarrhea
Maybe it was corona!
It was a ghost
the black spot
Darnold
Darnold did have Min but only missed 3 games, all losses. He was back by like week 5.
This guy has real first rate starter potential and Darnold has missed time. Good move NYJ.
Unlike Fromm for instance who due to arm strength issues could only be a game manager and a placeholder (i.e. backup) at the pro level.
well what wrong with a game manger. that was alex smith callling for years and he done pretty well for him self
This is the steal of the draft. If the Jets don’t pull a Jets, Morgan will be a stud for years to come
From is the new Colt McCoy
Fromm