Jets' Darnold wants to start, will do what's best for team

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, who finally signed his rookie deal Monday, is looking to compete for the team's starting position under center in training camp.

He knows he has his work cut out for him against veterans Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater, and acknowledges it's not entirely up to him.

"Obviously, it's a coach's decision," Darnold said, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. "The competitor in me, yeah, I want to start, but it's whatever is best for the team ... With Josh and Teddy, it's a huge challenge."

Now 39 years old, McCown tied a career high with 13 starts for the Jets last season, leading them to a largely surprising 5-8 record. He completed 67.3 percent of 397 pass attempts for 2,926 yards and 18 touchdowns. He rushed for an additional five scores.

Bridgewater, 25, attempted just two passes for the Minnesota Vikings last season after missing more than a year due to a knee injury. He was named to the Pro Bowl following a 2015 season when he led the Vikings to the playoffs.

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