Sam Darnold is the driving force for new-look Seahawks
It is a full youth movement across the board in Seattle. The Seahawks brass are hoping UC's Sam Darnold is the right man to lead the new ship. Seahawks Wire writer Justin Melo deciphered Bleacher Report's selection for Sam Darnold as the biggest reason for optimism in Seattle:
"Darnold had a Pro Bowl campaign with the Vikings in 2024 but had never been a dependable starter before that campaign," Kristopher Knox acknowledged. "Seattle also lacks the strong supporting cast that Minnesota gave Darnold last season. Seattle's new-look receiving corps headlined by Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jaxon Smith-Njigba has potential. However, it isn't as proven as a Minnesota group headlined by Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson."
"Hopefully the duo of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp will be effective enough for Darnold in 2025. It's true that the Seahawks can't match Minnesota's supporting cast. It's worth noting the Seahawks also plan to field a run-first offense this season, potentially removing some pressure from Darnold. 'If Darnold does pan out, Seattle might have itself a top-10 signal-caller for the next decade-plus,' Knox added. 'The 28-year-old flashed his elite physical tools early and often last season. If offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak—who previously coached Darnold as the 49ers' passing game coordinator—can play to Darnold's strengths as Kevin O'Connell did, there's a real chance that Seattle's gamble will pay off in a big way.'"
Sam Darnold may not have the exact ingredients he had in Minnesota, but there are quite a few similarities in Seattle. JSN is not Justin Jefferson, but he is a great ascending receiver, and Cooper Kupp does all the little things right, making him extremely valuable to Darnold.
Darnold does not have quarterback whisperer Kevin O'Connell, but he has a new offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak, who has faith in him and a history with him in San Francisco with the 49ers. All it takes to repeat success is some familiarity, and that is exactly what the Seahawks are trying to give to Darnold.
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