Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had a chance Sunday night to take it all in, having led the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl title in over a decade.
Having done so, the 29-13 Seahawks win was more than just a team win. It was further validation for Darnold that sometimes, it’s not about how you start, it’s about the journey that leads to the finish line.
“It’s unbelievable,” Darnold said after the win. “Everything that’s happened in my career, but to do it with this team — I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m so proud of our guys. I can’t say enough great things about our defense and special teams.”
The former USC Trojans quarterback became the program’s first to win a Super Bowl title as their social media team celebrated the achievement as the clock hit zeros.
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“You go through tough times for a reason,” Darnold said on “NFL Live” Monday.
Those “tough times” included bouncing around the league with notable stops with the likes of the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings.
Now, it seems the Seahawks are a solid long-term fit.
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For now at least, the Seahawks can celebrate knowing they ended the year on top in one of the most unlikely NFL stories in recent memory.
“I don’t know if there’s a right or wrong way, but we’re going to have a lot of fun tonight,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters.
Outside of Sunday’s immediate aftermath, there will be plenty of time to do so as the off-season will eventually get underway.
