Field Gulls on Sam Darnold

ArticleRepeat incoming? Predicting the 2026 Seattle Seahawks season
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Seattle's passing offense with Sam Darnold will be better to make up for potentially being less explosive (but maybe more efficient?) on the ground... Darnold will cut down on turnovers and add some more touchdowns to his stats... Sam Darnold's comfort in Year 2 should also help the offense become more consistent... his turnover issues remain a concern, and how much he can clean those up could determine whether this offense takes a step forward or holds the team back.
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Darnold's Year 2 comfort and turnover reduction expected to lift passing offense.

Darnold's passing offense is projected to improve in 2026 despite potentially less explosive ground game; multiple analysts expect him to cut down on turnovers and add touchdowns in Year 2 with new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. His comfort level in his second season in Seattle is cited as key to offensive consistency and efficiency. However, turnover issues remain a concern that could determine whether the offense steps forward or holds the team back.

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