In a remarkable turn of events, Sam Darnold, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, is on the cusp of achieving a Super Bowl victory, surpassing several well-known players in the league. Once struggling with his performance during his time with the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers, Darnold has revitalized his career, capturing the attention of many, including his backup, Drew Lock.
Darnold and Lock share a long history that dates back to their high school days. Watching Darnold lead the Seahawks to a thrilling 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field on Sunday, especially after dealing with an oblique injury, was an emotional moment for Lock. He expressed his admiration for Darnold”s skills and dedication.
“He is, in lack of better words, he is very, very good at his job,” Lock stated, according to Kalyn Kahler from ESPN. “He is a competitor. He studies like no other. He”s so smart. Couple that with the throws that we all get to visually see. He”s outstanding. He”s really, really good at his job. He is a great leader for this team. He cares so much. And he”s just, he”s a silly dude.”
Lock”s comments reflect the respect he has for Darnold”s journey. Few anticipated that Darnold could lead Seattle so deep into the playoffs, yet he has transformed skeptics into believers with his exceptional performance this season, now with his fifth team. In the NFC title game, Darnold matched up against Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 346 yards and three touchdowns on 25 completions out of 36 attempts.
