JETS CLOSE TO LIFTOFF: NAMATH
Joe Namath was surrounded by a few dozen of his former New York Jets teammates and was again — as always — the centre of attention. Broadway Joe held court at MetLife Stadium Sunday as part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebration of the franchise’s only squad to win the Super Bowl. And the former Jets quarterback thinks the fans won’t have to wait another 50 years to see another title. “I’m as optimistic as I could possibly be,” Namath said before the Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 42-34. “You know, 50 years is enough time,” Namath said. The Jets have been searching for a franchisetype quarterback since the glory days of Namath. Several players have had their moments over the years, but the team hopes it has its guy in rookie Sam Darnold and Namath thinks the youngster has lots of promise. “I like him,” Namath said.