Former NFL MVP Hits Seahawks With Harsh Sam Darnold Truth

This former NFL MVP hit the Seattle Seahawks with some harsh truths regarding quarterback Sam Darnold.

By Owen Crisafulli · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:56 PM

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Rich Gannon stated the Seahawks will see poor decisions if they rely on Sam Darnold to carry the offense.
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks have dropped three of four games to sit at 3-3.
Darnold's completion percentage has dropped to 60.4% this season, accompanied by seven interceptions.

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Former NFL MVP Rich Gannon warned the Seattle Seahawks that quarterback Sam Darnold cannot successfully shoulder the offense alone. Darnold, who guided Seattle to a Super Bowl title last season, has seen his completion percentage drop to 60.4% alongside seven interceptions during the team's 3-3 start to the campaign.

Gannon stated to casino.org that asking Darnold to carry the roster leads to poor decision-making. The assessment comes as the Seahawks struggle with their rushing game and prepare for a Week 7 Sunday Night Football matchup against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.

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