"So Darnold was speaking in his usual terms when he stepped to the podium Friday to discuss the Seahawks' game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field and began by saying, "I'm excited for this one." Darnold wasn't in an overly reflective mood while answering questions about facing his former team, though he did express gratitude for having spent last season in Minnesota."
""I'm very grateful for the time that I spent there, all the people that I created relationships with, all the people in that locker room, all the coaches there, the people in that building," Darnold said when asked what his year with the Vikings meant to him. "But I am very excited to be here and to continue doing what we're doing this year.""
"The second overall pick in 2018, Darnold went 21-35 as a starter over his first six seasons while playing for the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers. His career took off after he signed a one-year deal in Minnesota. Under the guidance of coach Kevin O'Connell, Darnold threw 35 touchdown passes, led the Vikings to a 14-3 record and generated some MVP buzz on his way to a Pro Bowl selection."
Sam Darnold said he is excited for the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings. He expressed gratitude for his time in Minnesota and the relationships with teammates, coaches and staff. Darnold previously went 21-35 as a starter across his first six NFL seasons with the Jets, Panthers and 49ers. His career resurged in Minnesota, where he threw 35 touchdown passes, led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, generated MVP buzz and earned a Pro Bowl selection. Despite that season, Minnesota opted to start J.J. McCarthy, and Darnold is focused on continuing the Seahawks' progress this year.
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