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ArticleWhat’s on line for Seahawks QB Sam Darnold after winning Super Bowl
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Darnold ranked 14th on The Athletic's annual quarterback tiers list released last month in a survey of 50 league evaluators... there are those who maintain that Darnold — somewhat like Russell Wilson in 2013 — was able to rely heavily on a defense that was the best in the NFL.

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Darnold ranked 14th in Athletic QB tiers despite Super Bowl win; defense-reliant narrative persists.

Despite winning the Super Bowl, Darnold ranked 14th on The Athletic's annual quarterback tiers list in a survey of 50 league evaluators, tied with Baker Mayfield and six spots behind Drake Maye (the QB the Seahawks beat in the Super Bowl) and Jayden Daniels. Some maintain that Darnold, similar to Russell Wilson in 2013, was able to rely heavily on a defense that was the best in the NFL, raising questions about his individual quarterback performance.

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