Mr. and Mrs. Seahawk are at the end of the bar and snap back, saying Darnold was mostly sensational with the Vikings last year, leading Minnesota to a team record 14 wins by throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns.

The Seahawks are betting on the philosophy change Darnold adopted the past few years with the 49ers and Vikings will carry over to Seattle.

After signing with the Seattle Seahawks following his resurgent 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to thrive in a new environment once again. An NFL executive told The Athletic's Mike Sando that they feel Darnold has overcome so much from the early part of his career with the New York Jets and it will make him a perfect fit for the Seahawks.