In an insightful chat on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Sam Darnold opened up about his performance and areas for growth following the team’s triumphant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Despite the win at Levi’s Stadium, Darnold was candid about his less-than-stellar showing, completing just half of his passes for 202 yards and a single touchdown.
Reflecting on his first-half performance, where he connected on only nine of 22 attempts for 88 yards, Darnold expressed understandable frustration. The Seahawks managed to put points on the board with three field goals in the first 30 minutes, but Darnold knows there’s room for improvement.
During the podcast with co-hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton, Darnold didn’t shy away from discussing his shortcomings and the steps he’s taking to elevate his game. “I think the biggest thing is continuing to build off of my weaknesses,” Darnold shared. “Understanding what I wasn’t great at this past year, which I think for me is continuing to hone in on the deep ball, understand how I can be better that way, quieting my feet in the pocket…”
One of the more glaring issues Darnold faced was ball security, a challenge he impressively overcame during the Seahawks’ postseason run. Notably, Darnold didn’t commit a single turnover in playoff victories over the 49ers, Rams, and Patriots-a stark contrast to his regular-season struggles, where he threw 14 interceptions and lost six fumbles.
“Another area to grow is the turnovers. I thought I had too many turnovers last year,” Darnold admitted. “So just continuing to-kind of like I did in the playoffs-continuing to have the right mindset on first and second down, keep the big boys happy and get the ball out of my hands.”
Having played in 100 regular-season games across five teams (Jets, Panthers, 49ers, Vikings, and Seahawks), Darnold has amassed 20,431 passing yards and 123 touchdowns, alongside 106 turnovers. His 20 turnovers in 2025 marked a career high. However, Darnold’s late-season performance, including the turnover-free streak in Seattle’s final four games, offers a glimpse of his potential for the upcoming season.
If Darnold can maintain this momentum as the Seahawks aim to defend their Lombardi Trophy, the 2026 season could be a compelling chapter for the seasoned quarterback and his team.
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