Mark Sanchez Suggests Sam Darnold Would Be Better Off Elsewhere

Mark Sanchez and Sam Darnold have a lot in common. They were both quarterbacks at USC, they both played for the Jets in the NFL and they were both first round draft picks. Pretty soon, they might have another thing in common. They might both be guys that got run out of New York.

Mark Sanchez seems to think it would be better for all parties if Sam Darnold gets a fresh start somewhere other than the New York Jets. Sanchez discussed his belief on The New York Post’s “Gangs All Here” podcast.

“Because of the way things have transpired, he’s got to make some serious decisions about the longevity of his career and whether or not playing the rest of this year is even worth it,” Sanchez said. “If it’s in his best interest. If this season is at a loss, which it looks like already. It’s not like they’re going to turn around and make a playoff run. Now you get into these tough decisions as a competitor thinking, ‘Man, maybe my time’s up here and that’s okay. Maybe it’s best for both sides to move on.’”

Mark Sanchez added, “In my opinion – and obviously I’m biased, he’s a USC guy, he’s a So-Cal guy – I think he’s a great player. He’s a franchise player. I think he’s somebody you invest in … He just hasn’t been able to do it there.”

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Sanchez made back-to-back AFC Championship games when he was the quarterback of the New York Jets from 2009 though 2013. However, Sanchez was never really able to get over the hump in the NFL, despite playing for a much better team than Sam Darnold currently has.

I’m with Mark Sanchez on this one. I think the New York Jets should draft Trevor Lawrence if they can. I also think Sam Darnold will be better off getting the hell out of New York. He is a talented player, and a change of scenery could be good for him. Plenty of NFL teams could use upside at the quarterback position.

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