Quarterbacks that win Vince Lombardi trophies can usually talk their talk and walk their walks free of judgement. They\u2019ve earned it, no matter the box score. Someone tell that to Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Sam Darnold.<\/p>\n
In a wide-ranging sit down on the Bussin\u2019 With The Boys Podcast, we get to see a slightly different side of Darnold than his all-business demeanor during in-season media availability. The championship signal-caller was relaxed, honest, thoughtful, and humble, yet confident and playful in the conversation. It was fun to see him banter in a less formal and slightly NSFW environment.<\/p>\n
You could say he let his metaphorical hair down a bit with fellow (but former) NFL players, Taylor Lewan and Will Compton as interviewers, but he also dodged a couple of spicy questions.<\/p>\n
The two interviewers lightly ribbed Darnold in the beginning, setting a somewhat playful tone. Compton jokingly yelling that the former USC QB was \u201cleft for dead\u201d in San Francisco, and Lewan sarcastically pronouncing that \u201ceveryone says this guy sucks\u2026 and now he\u2019s in!\u201d<\/p>\n
Those comments were from friends and spilling over with sarcasm, as Compton and Lewan also made sure to point out his accomplishments. Yet, it is funny to note that even the players themselves are aware of the media storylines.<\/p>\n
Darnold took all of this in stride and was even self-effacing at times. He also gave a lot of credit and shoutouts to former and current teammates. He did make a fascinating remark about his Super Bowl experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t play great in the Super Bowl. Like, I missed way too many throws; and we still won. Our defense balled out and I didn\u2019t turn the ball over, which helped, but to win the Super Bowl that way? I was like\u2026 kinda bummed.\u201d He goes on to say: \u201cI didn\u2019t play my best football in the Super Bowl? That sucks!\u201d<\/p>\n
I mean, that\u2019s real. You are a champion though, Sam! It\u2019s somewhat of a surprising sentiment but maybe shouldn\u2019t be shocking. When NBC\u2019s Melissa Stark interviewed the passer on the field shortly after the game ended, he said: \u201cI know we won the Super Bowl, but we could have been a little bit better on offense.\u201d<\/p>\n
The level of perfectionism in the former No. 3 overall pick was further framed on the Nashville set as Darnold discussed three throws that he remembers misfiring on that could\u2019ve been big plays on the biggest stage. One each to his top three wideouts last year, in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Rashid Shaheed.<\/p>\n