$110.5 million QB Sam Darnold gets real about whether he "throws players under the bus" as Seahawks aim for Super Bowl in 2025 season

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold likes to lead by example. After signing a massive three-year, $110.5 million deal with the Seahawks in March, Darnold is looking to lift his first-ever Super Bowl title.

The 28-year-old appeared on Friday's episode of the "Get Got" podcast with Marshawn Lynch and Mike Robinson and provided a glimpse of his preparation for the new season.

One of the questions Darnold was asked was about his attitude towards quarterbacks who "throw teammates under the bus" and lack accountability during press conferences. Darnold mentioned that he has always been one to take responsibility for tough losses.

“I think at the end of the day, as a quarterback, you gotta know whether it's your fault or not, you take the ownership. That's the same thing as a head coach. Like, you know, win or lose, um, who gets credit for most of it, whether you win or lose, it's the quarterback and the head coach,” Darnold said. [Timestamp - 7:43]

“At the end of the day, the quarterback has the ball in his hands most of the time, and the head coach is the one who's in charge of the entire team and the vibe of the team. And so, um, you know, I take that responsibility,” he added.

Sam Darnold optimistic after preseason outing

Darnold took the field in the Seahawks’ second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. He pcompleted all four of his passes for 34 yards.

After the matchup, he shared his excitement about coming to a new franchise and playing in front of a large crowd in Seattle.

“I thought today, first of all, it was awesome just to get out there in front of the 12s,” said Darnold. "And that atmosphere, too, I felt like that was kind of a perfect atmosphere. It felt like it was almost November; December was already out there in the rain."

The Seahawks will face the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.