Sam Darnold Embraces the Journey
Sam Darnold sounded comfortable, confident, and fully present as Super Bowl week ramps up. The Seahawks quarterback reflected on his first Super Bowl memory, representing USC on the game’s biggest stage, and the challenge of keeping a normal routine amid the chaos. Darnold addressed his winding NFL journey with maturity, acknowledging past stops in New York and Carolina without dwelling on them. He praised Jaxon Smith Njigba’s talent, laughed about highlight catches, and emphasized staying neutral, focused, and grateful for the moment.