With history on tap Monday night, Darnold says becoming the youngest quarterback to start a season opener since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 is humbling. But the 21-year-old Darnold knows he will be taking his first steps in Motown.

"First of all, I know that I haven't done anything yet. I haven't won any games in the NFL, so I just got to go out there and do my job," he said. "But knowing that I am young compared to a lot of the other starting quarterbacks, I just know that for me, I think that's more of just affirmation, knowing that I have a long way to go. So I know that I just have to continue to work every single day. Put my best foot forward for the team, for the organization and just go out there and be consistent."

As cool and poised as ever, Darnold is comfortable in his own shoes. Veteran Teddy Bridgewater, who had a good camp himself before being dealt to the Saints, delivered a key point of advice after the rookie arrived.