The Jets cornerback didn’t only watch Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and quarterback Sam Darnold. He went as far back Darnold’s time with the Jets to see what he could pick up that would help him. Something definitely stood out to Gardner after seeing old film of Darnold.

As the Minnesota Vikings were preparing for the draft earlier this year with a keen eye on the prospects for their next franchise player, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell spoke often of the importance of immersing a young quarterback in an environment conducive to success.