The Jets are off for a few more weeks, but their rookie quarterback is not taking a sabbatical. When asked by reporters about his multi-week break between mandatory minicamp and training camp, Darnold indicated that he had summer reading plans.

"I think staying with the offense," he said. "Looking at the script, being able to have someone read the plays to me and being able to spit them back out. All those things. And then obviously continuing to lift, continuing to run and be on the field (and) throw the ball a little bit."

Back in his native California, Darnold can afford to soak in some sun before the NFL pace picks up again in late July. The USC product, who was taken with the No. 3 overall selection in the draft by the Jets, is a 21-year-old who typically operates in the fast lane.

"He is just very sudden," said offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates of Darnold. "If he sees a guy open, the ball is out now. I kind of describe him as a very sudden player. There is not a lot of wasted thought process between him thinking and him releasing the ball."

Last season, Darnold started 14 games for the Trojans while passing for 4,143 yards with 26 touchdowns. He also was victimized by 13 interceptions and knows he will have to be an elite decision maker on Sundays.