FOX NFL Kickoff Analyst Julian Edelman just flat-out declared our defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks are “a storm brewing to just wipe out a lot of teams.” You heard that right. Edelman, who sat down with our guys in preseason, is “big on Seattle” and sees something special coming. Why? Because our quarterback, Sam Darnold, is carrying a fire in his belly that you just don’t see every day.
Darnold’s Fury and Macdonald’s Calm
This isn’t just hype, folks. Edelman specifically pointed out that Sam Darnold, even after leading the Emerald City to a Super Bowl triumph, was *mad* about his performance in the big game. Think about that: a guy wins the Super Bowl, but his mindset is almost like he lost it. That’s the kind of drive that changes everything. And let’s not forget, the week before that Super Bowl, Darnold had an unbelievable performance to beat the Los Angeles Rams. Edelman also couldn’t stop raving about Head Coach Mike Macdonald, praising his “calm, cool and collected demeanor” but also that “hard alpha trait” he brings as a defensive mastermind. We’re talking about a team returning 20 of 22 starters from a squad that went a franchise-record 14-3 and won the NFC West for the first time since 2020. This isn’t just a team, it’s a veteran unit ready to roll.
Dominance On Both Sides, Plus Big Paydays
Our 2025 season numbers weren’t just good, they were elite. Even with Klint Kubiak leaving for the Raiders to become their head coach, our offense under him was still third in the NFL in points with 28.4 per game and eighth in total yards at 351.4 per game. Now, Brian Fleury, formerly of the 49ers, steps in as OC. But the defense? That’s where we truly shined. With Aden Durde returning for his third season as defensive coordinator, our D was first in the league in opponent points, giving up a stingy 17.2 per game, and sixth in total yards at 285.6 per game. And the front office? They’ve been busy locking down our stars, not chasing shiny new toys. Jaxon Smith-Njigba inked a four-year, $168.6 million deal, making him the highest-paid wide receiver. Devon Witherspoon got a four-year, $132 million deal, the highest for a cornerback. Leonard Williams got a three-year, $90 million extension, and Rashid Shaheed re-signed for three years and $51 million. Josh Jobe got his three-year deal too. That’s how you build a dynasty, by keeping the best in blue and green.
Rams Hype? We’re Just Getting Started
So, the Rams are getting all the “hype” with Matthew Stafford winning NFL MVP, and bringing in Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Aaron Donald coming out of retirement? Let ’em. While they’re building a super team on paper, we’ve been quietly sharpening our edges. Edelman knows it, we know it, and soon, the rest of the league will too. This Wednesday night, the Patriots roll into Lumen Field for a Super Bowl LX rematch to kick off the 2026 regular season. You really think they’re ready for the storm Darnold is brewing?
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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