Alright, the NFL season is practically HERE, and national ranking guru Nick Wright just dropped his “Mahomes Mountain” quarterback power rankings, cutting his preseason list from 32 down to a lean 28. But listen up, Emerald City, because our guy, Sam Darnold, just landed himself in the prestigious 4th Row, a tier Wright calls “Unquestionably, Great Resumes.” Yeah, you read that right. Our QB!
Sam Darnold, ‘Unquestionably Great’ For the Hawks?
This is the kind of buzz we need heading into Week 1! Nick Wright, who definitely doesn’t pull punches, put Sam Darnold in a category with some serious firepower, noting that he’s coming off “back-to-back” performances that are clearly turning heads nationally. We’ve been screaming about what Darnold could do under Brian Fleury’s offense, and now it looks like the rest of the league, or at least one loudmouth analyst, is starting to see the potential too. To be grouped in with guys described as having “unquestionably, great resumes” isn’t just a compliment, it’s a statement. It means folks outside of the 12s are seeing a legitimate starting quarterback in Darnold, someone who can lead a team. This isn’t just about individual stats, it’s about what he brings to the table for our Seahawks.
The View From The Summit and The Challengers Below
Of course, Patrick Mahomes remains King of the Mountain, just like the segment implies. He’s starting Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, nine months after a season-ending torn ACL, and you know he’s looking to remind everyone why he’s at the top. But if he stumbles, there are plenty of hungry QBs ready to take his spot. Wright got real, saying “It’s go time,” and the offseason hopes are over. Below Darnold, the 5th Row is where “Teams Are Content” with their QB, hinting that these guys could be underrated. The 6th Row is full of “Polarizing Players” like Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels. And the 7th Row, “Fans Believe,” features young guns like Cam Ward. Wright even talked about some QBs who are “Off The Mountain” completely, including “Geno” , who he surprisingly said is “most likely to make the mountain.” It’s a brutal cut from 32 to 28, but Darnold made the cut in a big way.
This ranking sets a real tone for our Seahawks. With Darnold getting this kind of national recognition, it puts a spotlight on what we can expect from him this season. It’s Week 1, and the excitement for Mike Macdonald’s team and what Darnold can deliver is absolutely electric. Let’s see him prove Wright right and push our Hawks to new heights!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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