FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 23: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets run drills at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on August 23, 2020 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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Jets X-Factor’s New York Jets practice notes for a Tuesday at camp details Sam Darnold‘s plight as well as more injuries.

Sabo Live From Florham park

FLORHAM PARK, NJ—Another episode of the walking wounded hit a practice field near you on Tuesday, and as expected, it was a thriller with plenty of surprises and disappointments.

Jamison Crowder, Braxton Berrios, Chris Herndon and Chris Hogan all left practice early due to injury, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase told the media.

This left Sam Darnold with Jehu Chesson, Josh Malone and undrafted free agent George Campbell as the only healthy wideouts towards the end of practice (with Donte Moncrief on his way). Despite the unfortunate circumstances, young Darnold hit Chesson on a back-shoulder play during a two-minute drill that ended team sessions that helped set up a potential simulated game-winning field goal.

How can Gase make things work for Darnold with the sheer number of injuries?

“Today was a good example when we did that two-minute drive,” Gase told the media after practice, “Sam (Darnold) went out there, confident, trusted those guys who were with him. I don’t think any of those three really have been playing the positions they’ve normally been playing with him, and he figured out a way to move the ball and finish that two-minute drive.”

Incredibly, there’s nothing out of the ordinary at practice that could possibly explain the injuries. Each practice showcases a regular NFL-type session. Even the pre-practice routine is as usual as it can possibly get.

“I do think we’re not the only ones,” Gase said about his team’s injuries. “There are a lot of teams in the league right now who are dealing with all kinds of injuries. I don’t think it’s being publicized as much … as you guys get to see this everyday.”

7 on 7 Struggles

Positionals ruled the practice for the most part. Special teams also played a large role. But when the team broke off into 7-on-7, Darnold and the offense struggled.


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Robby Sabo is a co-founder, developer and credentialed New York Jets content creator for Jets X-Factor | Jet X, which includes Sabo's Sessions (in-depth film breakdowns) and Sabo with the Jets. Host: Underdog Jets Podcast with Wayne Chrebet and Sabo Radio. Member: Pro Football Writers of America. Coach: Port Jervis (NY) High School. Washed up strong safety and 400M runner. Founder: Elite Sports NY - ESNY (sold in 2020). SEO: XLM Email: robby.sabo[at]jetsxfactor.com
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