NFL exec praises Seahawks' Sam Darnold as deserving top-10 QB status

An NFL executive has expressed strong support for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, stating he deserves to be in the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL following an impressive season. Despite being ranked as an honorable mention in an ESPN poll, Darnold threw for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns with a completion rate of 67.7%. This season culminated in a Super Bowl victory, where he had a standout playoff performance with 672 yards and five touchdowns without interceptions. Darnold's journey from a struggling player to a legitimate starting QB has drawn accolades from industry insiders, but he remains outside the top 10 in the official rankings.

• 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFL exec believes Seahawks' Sam Darnold 'deserves' to be top-10 QB