Mike Macdonald on Sam Darnold: He’s definitely part of the solution
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is standing by starting quarterback Sam Darnold despite mounting criticism over multiple interceptions.
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- Primary Driver: Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is standing by starting quarterback Sam Darnold despite mounting criticism over multiple interceptions.
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Sam Darnold retains the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback job despite mounting pressure to bench him after multiple interceptions fueled Seattle losses. The decision shields Darnold from a demotion while placing the offense's immediate trajectory squarely on his shoulders, directly countering external critiques arguing he cannot get out of his own way.
Seattle will proceed with Darnold under center as the starting quarterback. Macdonald has resolved questions surrounding the position by explicitly keeping Darnold in place, dismissing outside arguments that outlined benching scenarios in favor of sticking with his current passer.
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Who reported it (5)
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Macdonald, Seahawks stand by Sam DarnoldKOMO · 16h ago
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Seahawks 'Have A Lot Of Faith' In Sam Darnold & Other Things From Mike Macdonald's Friday Press ConferenceSeattle Seahawks · 16h ago
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Mike Macdonald sticking with Sam Darnold as Seahawks starting quarterbackField Gulls · 16h ago
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2 Reasons Why Seahawks Should Bench Sam Darnold (And 1 Reason Why They Aren't)Sports Illustrated · 16h ago
The obvious questions
Is Sam Darnold still the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks?
Yes, head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed he is sticking with Sam Darnold as the Seahawks' starting quarterback.
Why has Sam Darnold faced recent criticism?
Darnold has come under fire for throwing multiple interceptions in Seahawks losses.
What did Mike Macdonald say regarding Sam Darnold's status?
Macdonald stated that the team has a lot of faith in Darnold and considers him part of the solution.
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