Darnold passed on wishing Brady happy birthday to keep 'competitive edge'

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is determined to keep things competitive between himself and Tom Brady, even if it means not sending a birthday wish to his rival.

While shooting a commercial in July, Darnold was asked if he'd be willing to join other NFL players in a video wishing Brady a happy 42nd birthday. His response, according to Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson, was "No."

"I'm going to get every competitive edge I can, because he's going to do the same thing," Darnold said this week. "He's the ultimate competitor. He's exactly where I want to be when I’m his age. To chase that, I can't be giving him anything."

Darnold felt that by participating in the video, he would've been giving something to the New England Patriots quarterback.

"For sure," Darnold said. "If I see him after a game, I'll tell him good game and all that stuff. But I don't want to give him anything. Especially to him. No."

The Jets and Patriots will meet in Week 3 of the regular season on Sept. 22 and again in Week 7.