Seahawks great Richard Sherman disses Sam Darnold before Broncos game
Sam Darnold was not the best player on the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks last season, but he was one of the biggest reasons why they were able to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. A team does not require a superstar quarterback to reach the mountaintop, but it does need a steady one who can navigate rough terrain and lift his teammates up when […] The post Seahawks great Richard Sherman disses Sam…
Super Bowl champion and three-time First-Team All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman showed his disapproval of New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold before the Broncos game. Sherman, who helped Seattle Seahawks win the Lombardi Trophy last year, stated that Darnold had already earned a hug. This comment, made after the NFC Championship game, received criticism as Darnold had a strong performance against Super Bowl MVP Matthew Stafford.
Despite being a two-time Pro Bowl selection, Sherman's statement suggests that Darnold has not earned his respect. However, Darnold's strong play during the postseason, including not throwing any interceptions, should be recognized. Sam Darnold's graduation from Stanford University and his experiences as a player should have made him aware of better conduct.
This slight can be seen as bulletin board material for Darnold, who has thrived on being underestimated before.
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