With the Jets, Sam Darnold learned how to stop trying to be what he thought a leader was supposed to be and start becoming himself, while also dealing with a healthy dose of professional adversity.

In Carolina, Darnold learned he could lead a winning team. Then in San Francisco, Darnold studied under one of the NFL's best offensive coaches, honed in on the finer details of the position and refined his game while in a backup role. Then finally, last season, Darnold showed he can lead a winning team and play at a Pro-Bowl level, helping the Vikings to a 14-3 record and a playoff berth while throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns on his way to the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.

And now, heading into his eighth season, Darnold is ready to take all he has learned over an up-and-d

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