As the Seattle Seahawks gear up for the new season, all eyes are on Sam Darnold. The pressing question remains: Can he prove himself more than a one-hit wonder? Doug Farrar of Athlon Sports delves into this pivotal concern that may define the team’s future.

Sam Darnold, now with the Seattle Seahawks, addresses the difficult end to his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings. Amid questions about his performance on the sport’s biggest stages, Darnold looks to the future.

After a stellar season that revived his career and propelled the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-4 record, quarterback Sam Darnold’s playoff debut ended in disappointment. Sacked nine times in a crushing 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Darnold’s struggles brought the Vikings’ postseason hopes to an abrupt halt.