Christian Hackenberg: There Are Similarities Between Jets and 2013 Penn State Offense

Christian Hackenberg met the New York media today as Jets rookie minicamp kicked off. Here is what he had to say.

Christian Hackenberg says he sees some similarities between #Jets' offense and Penn State system he ran as a freshman in 2013.

— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) May 6, 2016

Hackenberg said time with #Jets has been "awesome" so far

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 6, 2016

Hackenberg first meeting with #Jets media. Says he's talked to Brandon Marshall pic.twitter.com/sYvWH38ed7

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 6, 2016

Christian Hackenberg eager to "earn his stripes." So far, likes NY market, jokes: "I'm sure I'll take my lumps" #nyj pic.twitter.com/RcIYAYhkhT

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) May 6, 2016

"You're defined by how you react to controversy" - Hackenberg

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 6, 2016

Hackenberg said he doesn't model his game after anyone specifically. He's his own player

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 6, 2016

Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers are guys that Hackenberg said he grew up watching

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 6, 2016

"I'm gonna work as hard as I can. Be the best I can be. Make plays when I can. Be trustworthy" - Hackenberg on what QB #Jets are getting

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 6, 2016

Q: Do you have enough accuracy to play at this level

Hackenberg: I'm confident in what I can do

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 6, 2016

Hackenberg on #Jets first-round pick Darron Lee, whom he played against in college: "I'm happy he's on my team now."

— Dom Cosentino (@domcosentino) May 6, 2016