Darnold appeared to be playing faster with good coaching and talented players around him.
Imagine how good the Vikings could be if Sam Darnold is to Minnesota what Geno Smith has been to the Seahawks.
The biggest difference between his previous situations in New York and Carolina compared to what he will have in Minnesota is the weapons around him. Outside of a young D.J. Moore and an oft-injured Christian McCaffery with the Panthers, he was forced to rely on Robbie Chosen and Quincy Enunwa. With the Vikings he will be throwing to one of the best wide receivers in football, Justin Jefferson, and intriguing complementary pieces like Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones and T.J. Hockenson.
Smith's breakout season in Seattle came when he was 32 years old. He had only two previous seasons as a full-time starter compared to five for Darnold. The biggest difference between the two situations is the fact that Minnesota used a high draft pick on its quarterback of the future while Smith only had to stave off Drew Lock, who the Seahawks acquired in the Russell Wilson trade.
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