Field Gulls on Sam Darnold

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Sam Darnold entering his second season in Seattle. Darnold showed enough last year to inspire confidence, but 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 turnover cleanup under Fleury is the key to Seahawks' offensive step forward.

Darnold entering his second season in Seattle with turnover concerns as the anchor question for the offense; under new play-caller Brian Fleury, his turnover rate improvement could determine whether the offense takes a step forward or holds the team back. Multiple analysts project Seahawks success contingent on Darnold's development: Frank T. Raines predicts Darnold will become the first QB in NFL history to post three consecutive seasons with 14+ wins; Michael Hapanovich expects his turnover rate to improve under Fleury and Macdonald, supporting the team's contender status despite free agency losses.

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