WRONG: Sam Darnold: Why the Seahawks' quarterback can PROVE the critics wrong in 2025 and beyond

Sam Darnold silences critics as Seattle Seahawks eye another playoff run. Is Darnold truly a "bad quarterback," or is he the key to unlocking the Seahawks' offensive potential? Dan Viens breaks down the national skepticism, recounts Darnold's journey from turnover-prone seasons with the Jets and Panthers to his breakout, Super Bowl-winning campaign across Minnesota and Seattle.

Key insights include Darnold’s top-10 NFL rankings in yards per attempt, big-time throws, and touchdowns, plus how Seattle’s dominant defense and resurgent run game fueled his late-season surge. The episode tackles pressing questions: Can Darnold continue his upward trajectory with a returning offensive line and new weapons like Rashid Shaheed? Dan Viens also covers critical injury updates for Nick Amon-Ra and Ty Okada, and what the latest roster moves mean as the Seahawks prepare for their opener against the New England Patriots.

Is Seattle’s offense primed for another leap, or will lingering doubts resurface?

PHOTO: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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