Inside the Numbers: Breaking Down Sam Darnold’s ‘Ridiculous’ Start With Seahawks

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Written By Corbin Smith

In a pass-happy era where rules have been catered to the offense, evaluating quarterback play has become a trickier practice. But as Sam Darnold has proven in his first year with the Seahawks, including a night for the ages in Landover, there’s still room for truly historic performances.

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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