Overview

• Sam Darnold enters camp as the Seahawks’ starting quarterback under coach Mike Macdonald after signing a three-year, $100.5 million contract that includes an option to cut him after one season.
• His contract grants Seattle cap flexibility but places pressure on a line that Jeff Chadiha labels “problematic” despite the addition of first-round guard Grey Zabel.
• Cooper Kupp has missed 18 games over the past three seasons, underscoring uncertainty in Seattle’s receiving corps.
• Shaun Alexander says Darnold could thrive in Mike Macdonald’s system, highlighting the backfield duo of Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.
• Replicating his Minnesota success will depend on establishing the same mix of quarterback coaching from Klint Kubiak, dynamic receivers and a dependable offensive line.