Sam Darnold Uninterested in Narratives About Him, but Ready to Help Seahawks Defend Super Bowl Crown
Darnold is learning Seattle’s new offense and building timing with Rashid Shaheed as the Seahawks quarterback enters his ninth NFL season.
- During training camp in Renton, Wash., Sam Darnold focused on developing chemistry with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, working to integrate him into the Seahawks' new offensive scheme.
- The two Southern California natives trained together at Saddleback College in Orange County before Shaheed signed a $51 million, three-year contract to join the Seahawks.
- First-Year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and Darnold share familiarity from their time in San Francisco, where Fleury spent four years as the 49ers tight ends coach.
- Coach Mike Macdonald praised Darnold's mental approach, saying "every rep is a rep" regardless of setting, as the quarterback prepares to defend the Super Bowl title.
- Fans will observe their progress on the HBO show Hard Knocks, and Darnold understands he may be a focal point as the quarterback of the reigning Super Bowl champions.
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Sam Darnold uninterested in narratives about him, but ready to help Seahawks defend Super Bowl crown
Less than six months removed from his first NFL title, Sam Darnold briefly chuckled to himself. Darnold was asked Thursday if he feels the narratives about him have gone by the wayside.
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