“The Seahawks supported (Darnold) in all sorts of powerful and productive ways. They coveted him during free agency last spring when few (if any) other teams were willing to commit to him long term. They vouched for him at a low point this season, after he threw four interceptions in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. More broadly, they structured their systems, game plans and roster in ways that prevented him from having to carry the team.
