"Sam Darnold can look forward to being in his comfort zone Sunday at Levi's Stadium. It's a safe haven where Darnold watched and learned in giving his career a needed jump-start after difficult stretches with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. Odds of him getting his old locker space in the far corner near the trainer's room are slim. I haven't put in that request, Darnold said Wednesday."
"On his third team in three years and fifth overall, Darnold is cool, calm, and collected, a kindred spirit if not a personality clone of Brock Purdy, the man he willingly backed up in 2023 while on a one-year contract with the 49ers. Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, a 49ers offensive assistant on Kyle Shanahan's staff in 2023 and the brother of current 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, can see the parallels."
Sam Darnold finished media obligations in San Jose and looks forward to returning to Levi's Stadium for Super Bowl 60. He views the 49ers' home locker room as a comforting, familiar space where he learned and jump-started his career after difficult stretches with the Jets and Panthers. Darnold has not requested his old locker spot but values the familiarity. Now on his third team in three years and fifth overall, he projects calm and composure. Klint Kubiak noted similarities between Darnold and Brock Purdy, citing humility, work ethic, and an ability to ignore outside noise.
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