Tony Romo is just one of several analysts who believe that Sam Darnold is in for a special sophomore season in Adam Gase’s offense.

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback has recognized the Jets’ second-year quarterback as a potential breakout player in 2019. Big things are coming, according to the former Cowboys QB and CBS commentator.

“I just think he’s got that thing the great ones have,” Romo said on Tuesday at the NFL on CBS Media Day. “The ability to process information very quickly, and his spatial awareness. Some call it ‘the it’ factor, feel, whatever you want to see. He sees angles quicker than other people. His brain allows him to do certain things because of that. I told you guys last year, he’s going to be a good one.”

While Darnold’s growth during his rookie season wasn’t exactly linear, Romo was always one of his biggest backers. Even though the beginning of his career got off to a rocky start, Romo was keen on Darnold taking a next step at the midway point of his rookie season. “You’re going to see a monster leap,” Romo said of Darnold. As per usual, Romo was spot on, as nobody had a higher quarterback rating in the NFL than Darnold from Weeks 11-17.

What Darnold brings to the table doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet. His pocket presence, ability to process information and playmaking ability are all attributes of a franchise quarterback.

With rave reviews from training camp, Romo is not exactly going out on a limb here. However, it should be encouraging to Jets fans that someone like Romo is so high on Darnold with the season right around the corner.