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Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions but still feel like they have a lot to prove. Darnold joins Chris and opens up about the tough start to his career with the New York Jets, the uncertainty that followed with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, the growth and improvement with the Minnesota Vikings and the success seen in Seattle. Darnold tells Chris about how his mindset has changed over the course of his career and his understanding of the game and the NFL, and he states that he is only ready for more!
(00:00) - Intro
(01:07) - Sam Darnold!
(05:41) - Career Journey
(08:48) - Building Confidence
(12:00) - Career Resurgence
(16:00) - Building The Right Mindset
(19:45) - Growth While Playing In San Francisco
(22:20) - Diagnosing NFL Defensive Variations
(26:20) - Camaraderie of 2026 Seahawks
(33:10) - Rashid Shaheed
(34:45) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba
(38:00) - Seahawks Walk and Talk
(39:45) - Mike Macdonald's Leadership
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