Analysis: History Makes Projecting Sam Darnold’s First Season With Seahawks Tricky

Analysis
Written By Corbin Smith

Replacing Geno Smith under center, the Seahawks will be counting on Sam Darnold to build off a breakout 2024 season as their new franchise quarterback. But historical and circumstantial context make it tough to predict what to reasonably expect from the veteran with his new team.

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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