Will the Jets trade Sam Darnold? You Can Bet On It
The New York Jets are a disaster. They are off to another horrible start and there is every reason to believe that this team will be lucky to get a few wins on the season. The Jets decided to stick with Adam Gase and part ways with players like Levon Bell. It is hard to know what this team will do next. Will the next move be to trade Sam Darnold?
Trade deadline looming
With the trade deadline on the horizon, it is fair to suggest that the Jets can make a trade. They are going to be connected to a quarterback in the draft and that means that they can part ways with Darnold. If that is not enticing enough for the Jets, recent reports indicate that they would be able to get back a 1st-round pick in exchange for Darnold.
NFL executives doubt that the New York Jets currently would be able to get back a 1st-round pick for Sam Darnold, though there is plenty of season left.https://t.co/PSzTeJaCyd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2020
The Jets are having a fire sale early in the year. The rumors about Darnold are getting louder and they can get an early pick for him. All signs are pointing to the Jets trading their young quarterback, all signs, but one.
Odds Say No Trade…..but….
Online sportsbook BetOnline has posted odds on Darnold being traded before the deadline.
Will Sam Darnold be Traded Before Deadline?
Yes +550
No -1000
As you can see the odds are heavily in favor of the Jets keeping Darnold at the trade deadline. The Jets seem to be on pace for a losing season and you can bet on that too. Here are a few examples of NFL special bets involving the Jets.
Who will be the last winless team?
Jets -250
Falcons +225
Giants +250
Who wins a game first?
Giants -300
Jets +200
As you can see, most of the odds are in favor of betting against the Jets. However, this is not stopping NFL fans and experts from offering up potential landing spots and opinions on the possibility of a trade.
Sam Darnold Trade Rumors
Can you imagine Darnold as the next great Steelers quarterback? It does make sense.
Steelers are the perfect landing spot for Sam Darnold.
The Jets will not get a 1st for Darnold and the Steelers will not be drafting early enough to select a QB.
Trading a 2 + player(s) for Darnold should happen
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 11, 2020
Phillip Rivers is struggling early as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. That is a curious spot for Darnold if the Jets decide to make a trade.
Bring Sam Darnold to the Colts next year.
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) October 11, 2020
If the Jets receive the No. 1 pick in the draft, could Sam Darnold be on his way to Indianapolis this offseason? 👀
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/gSGc1R70ne
— Indy SportsOne (@IndySportsOne) October 15, 2020
Final Answer: Will the Jets trade Sam Darnold?
This is a big YES! The Jets are losing and they are going nowhere fast. All the moves get pinned on head coach Adam Gase who will surely be fired when the season is over. The organization can trade Darnold and let Gase take the heat. Then they can draft a quarterback and start to rebuild with the draft picks they acquire in the trade for Darnold.
It may seem like a long shot now, but the Jets will trade Sam Darnold. You can bet on it!