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Dane Mizutani: Sam Darnold’s stardom was never meant for the Vikings

Weeks ago, Sam Darnold signed with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, turning the page on his Minnesota Vikings tenure while completing 69.5% of passes for 2,785 yards and 19 touchdowns this season.
After consecutive late-season losses, Vikings fans soured on Darnold, who appeared rattled on the biggest stage amid critics calling a `dumpster fire` season.
At U.S. Bank Stadium, teammates celebrated Sam Darnold after beating the Green Bay Packers, while in Seattle he threw four interceptions in a 21-19 loss but faced no job insecurity.
Debate intensified over whether Sam Darnold’s success with the Seattle Seahawks means the Minnesota Vikings would be better off with him now, though analysts caution no guarantee exists for replication.
Weeks ago the Seahawks' loss to the Los Angeles Rams confirmed Darnold’s rise in Seattle, while J.J. McCarthy, Vikings quarterback in waiting, would have invited microanalysis after mistakes.

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Dane Mizutani: Sam Darnold’s stardom was never meant for the Vikings

The fleeting moment of euphoria at U.S. Bank Stadium feels like a lifetime ago. After the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers late last season, Sam Darnold was given a hero’s welcome as he entered the locker room. His teammates gathered in a circle, showered him with water and hoisted him upon their shoulders. As the celebration began around him, Darnold tossed his hat in the air and let out a roar. It felt like a cathartic r…

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