Sam Darnold
Mentioned in 205 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Sam Darnold A Seattle Seahawks quarterback who won Super Bowl LIX and later Super Bowl LX, Darnold is primarily discussed in sports podcasts as an unprecedented redemption story after career struggles with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Minnesota Vikings. Podcasters frequently analyze his Super Bowl performances, including his composure under pressure and game management, while highlighting his journey from being labeled a "bust" to becoming a top-10 NFL quarterback and championship winner.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Apr 15, 2026
Ballpark Food Debate, Masters Recap & Troy Aikman on NFL QB Play, Drafting Mendoza & More | Ep 187
“Example of QB turnaround through coaching; went from bust trajectory to success with proper system”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 10, 2026
NFL Offseason Mailbag: Mendoza Overhyped? Herbert, Hurts, or Darnold? Criticism for Dak?
“Discussed as viable QB option post-Super Bowl success; contract value assessment compared to other QBs”
Brock and Salk · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1 - More Late Night Mariners Texts, Philip Rivers
“Referenced as reclamation project QB example; discussed career path and current success”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026
Alex Barth Joins the Show // 10 Questions From Around the NFL // Barth and NFL Draft Names - 4/1 (Hour 3)
“Referenced as example of quarterback career resurrection under Kevin O'Connell's system”
Brock and Salk · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 3 - How Does J.P. Crawford Feel About Colt Emerson's Extension, Phillip Rivers
“Referenced as reclamation-project quarterback example”
Nightcap · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: STUNNED Bears TRADING DJ Moore to Bills for Josh Allen MISSING SB LXI piece!, End of an ERA in Detroit after D-MO TRADED to Texans
“Quarterback who developed under San Francisco before succeeding with Minnesota Vikings and winning Super Bowl with Seattle”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 3, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers to target WR in draft, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Browns? + Texans backing Stroud
“Quarterback discussed as example of performance improvement with new team”
First Things First · Mar 2, 2026
Knicks beat Spurs, Lu Dort trips Jokic, Cowboys ‘bust the budget’, Chiefs release Jawaan Taylor
“Vikings QB who won 14 games last season; discussed as precedent for not abandoning young QB after limited sample”
Brock and Salk · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 4-How much is too much for Maxx Crosby? and an interesting comparison for Julio Rodriguez
“Quarterback reclamation project who won Super Bowl, establishing precedent for veteran acquisitions”
Brock and Salk · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 2 - Are The Mariners Better Than Last Year's Team, Ryan Sloan, Blue 88
“NFL quarterback whose successful turnaround with Vikings/Seahawks is cited as model for other QBs”
Pardon My Take · Mar 2, 2026
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald, March Has Arrived, CBB, Combine Cleanup + 10 Years Of Pardon My Take Memories
“Seahawks quarterback who won Super Bowl LIX; discussed evaluation process and career trajectory”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 28, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: Bears GM Ryan Poles CALLING OUT the NFL for MINORITY rules, NOTHING but the BENCH waiting on Anthony Richardson next season
“QB who developed through multiple teams before success in Minnesota and Super Bowl win”
Nightcap · Feb 28, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: Bears GM Ryan Poles CALLING OUT the NFL for MINORITY rules, NOTHING but the BENCH waiting on Anthony Richardson next season
“Example of QB who developed through backup roles before success with Minnesota Vikings”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 27, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers NFLPA Report Card Grade + Ty Simpson to Pittsburgh?
“NFL quarterback referenced as model for game management approach without requiring elite performance”
First Take · Feb 27, 2026
Hour 2: Should OKC Worry About the Spurs?
“QB who thrived with Minnesota Vikings then signed with Seattle Seahawks; benchmark for career rehabilitation”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 27, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine Day 3, Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer stops by, NFL Films Sr Producer Greg Cosell joins the show
“Vikings quarterback whose bridge contract success influences modern QB strategy discussion”
Nightcap · Feb 27, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Ohio State’s Sonny Styles DESTROYS the NFL Combine + Aaron Glenn CAUGHT NAPPING at COMBINE + Colts GRANT Anthony Richardson to SEEK TRADE + Puka Nacua & Cooper Kupp to TRAIN in OFFSEASON
“QB who developed under Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco before success with Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 27, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Ohio State’s Sonny Styles DESTROYS the NFL Combine + Aaron Glenn CAUGHT NAPPING at COMBINE + Colts GRANT Anthony Richardson to SEEK TRADE + Puka Nacua & Cooper Kupp to TRAIN in OFFSEASON
“Quarterback who developed under Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco before success with Minnesota Vikings and Super Bowl win”
Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler · Feb 27, 2026
Quarterback Carousel Check-In + Combine News & Rumors
“Seahawks QB; example of failed player succeeding elsewhere; contract analyzed at $33.5M/year”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 26, 2026
Colin Cowherd Podcast - NFL Draft Combine, Mendoza A Lock To Raiders At #1, Eagles Drama, Chiefs Rebuild?
“Quarterback whose career resurgence under Kyle Shanahan system cited as example of coaching tree impact”
First Things First · Feb 26, 2026
Spurs on 10-game winning streak, Jaylinn Hawkins joins the show, BUD List, Bills S.B.o.B?
“Vikings QB ranked ahead of Justin Herbert in quarterback elite tier discussion”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 26, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine, Seahawks GM John Schneider stops by, Los Angeles Chargers voice Matt "Money" Smith joins
“Seahawks quarterback; Super Bowl champion; praised for character and resilience despite early career struggles”
Brock and Salk · Feb 25, 2026
Hour 2: Can the Seahawks Make it to Back to Back Super Bowls?
“Seahawks QB; trade acquisition credited with Super Bowl victory; experienced veteran advantage”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
NFC North Offseason Chat w/ The Paul Farrington Show!!!
“Former Vikings QB referenced for comparison to McCarthy regarding second chances and development”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
FIGHTING FOR DRAFT PICKS: Ryan Poles & Ian Cunningham AGREE Bears Deserve Compensation | CHGO Bears
“Referenced as example of backup QB opportunity success; contrasted with Malik Willis trajectory”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 24, 2026
Falcons to franchise tag Kyle Pitts Sr. + First look at PFT’s top 100 free agent list (2/24 Hour 2)
“Vikings QB; referenced regarding missed face mask penalty in 2024 season end zone play”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 24, 2026
Massive Mailbag
“NFL quarterback whose contract structure is referenced as model for mid-tier QB compensation”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Feb 24, 2026
REBOOT: Buffalo Bills Leadership OVERHAUL – Will Josh Allen & Terrel Bernard Remain the Team’s Captains?
“NFL QB; example of mid-tier QB success creating market perception issues for elite QB compensation”
First Things First · Feb 23, 2026
USA wins Men’s Hockey Gold, Celtics beat Lakers, Pato O’Ward joins, Over/Under for 2026/27 season
“Seahawks Super Bowl-winning QB in prime, key factor in over projection for 2026-27 season”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 23, 2026
USA BEATS Canada, Is there value to going to the Combine, Chicago MOVING to Indiana?
“NFL quarterback; example of redemption narrative; won Super Bowl before Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson”
Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers · Feb 23, 2026
HEAD OF THE PACK: Jordan Love is THE young quarterback to build around in the NFC
“Minnesota Vikings quarterback; characterized as journeyman capable of winning Super Bowl but not elite tier”
Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler · Feb 17, 2026
Tank Time in Miami? Trade Puka? Who Understands Curling?
“Seahawks QB who defeated Patriots in Super Bowl LX, defeating team that drafted him”
Pardon My Take · Feb 16, 2026
Jameis Winston, The Boys Are Back In Studio, Kevin Durant's Alleged Burners, NBA All Star Game, Olympics And Vacation Recap
“NFL quarterback discussed as elite performer after Super Bowl win, contrasted with other top-tier QBs”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Feb 14, 2026
DeSean Jackson on Hurts & AJ Brown, Chip Kelly Fallout & Why the New Kickoff Rules Suck
“Seattle Seahawks quarterback; discussed as having exceptional season leading team to Super Bowl”
Pivot Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
Nick Emmanwori Super Bowl Champion reveals the secret MOB behind Seattle's Dark side defense, opens up on his pregame injury, Sam Darnold swag, Mike Macdonald's insane X&O's schemes, his mother going viral and why he trusts Seahawks will run it back.
“Seahawks quarterback; overcame media criticism and Jets/Vikings narrative to lead team to Super Bowl victory”
Tranquilo Sports Talk · Feb 13, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss is BACK?! | Super Bowl and Offseaon Outlook | Pebble Beach | Guys Being Dudes #3
“Seattle Seahawks quarterback analyzed for Super Bowl performance and game management”
Collector Nation · Feb 13, 2026
PSA Pricing, Super Bowl Card Hype & the Vintage Advantage
“NFL quarterback whose Super Bowl performance and rookie cards appreciated significantly post-game”
The Press Box · Feb 13, 2026
Why the Nancy Guthrie Case Captivates America, Joel’s Winter Olympics Takes, and Tales From an NBA Locker Room With Logan Murdock
“Super Bowl quarterback with low celebrity status despite NFL MVP consideration, illustrating low-wattage championship game”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 13, 2026
Sharp or Square - NFL Offseason Mailbag - Free Agent QBs, NFL Future Bets and more
“Quarterback discussed extensively for Super Bowl performance and free agent valuation in offseason”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 1 - More drama coming out of Pittsburgh, defending Fernando Mendoza
“Seattle Seahawks QB who won Super Bowl after redemption arc; praised for game management and resilience”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 2 - QBs that overcame adversity, the drama between Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors, Trent Dilfer
“NFL QB; discussed as example of overcoming early adversity to become successful; compared to Drake May”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 3 - Tomorrow's Headlines Today, Daniel Jeremiah
“NFL quarterback whose career trajectory Jeremiah reassesses after successful 2024 season with 49ers”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026
Best of The Herd
“Super Bowl-winning quarterback whose career trajectory and coaching system impact discussed”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 12, 2026
#4662 Dr. Marsupial's Gurgle
“Seahawks quarterback mentioned in context of Super Bowl parade celebrations”
The Rich Eisen Show · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 3: Drake Maye’s Super Bowl Postmortem, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
“Seahawks QB who won Super Bowl 60; avoided big mistakes throughout playoffs despite imperfect performance”
The Rich Eisen Show · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 1: Seahawks’ Victory Parade Top 5 Moments, plus Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson
“Seahawks quarterback; featured in parade moments for unassuming demeanor and belief messaging”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 1 – NBA All-Star Tanking, Chris Simms
“Seattle Seahawks quarterback who led team to Super Bowl 2025 victory”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 12, 2026
The Best of The Dan Patrick Show
“Seattle Seahawks quarterback praised for Super Bowl performance and career resurgence”
Sharp or Square · Feb 12, 2026
NFL Offseason Mailbag - Free Agent QBs, NFL Future Bets and more
“QB who won Super Bowl with Seahawks; discussed as example of system-dependent quarterback performance”
Stugotz and Company · Feb 12, 2026
Encore: GBF- Bad Bunny's Dressing Room (w/ Simms)
“Seattle Seahawks quarterback who won Super Bowl and benefited from defensive-minded coaching system”