The QB has grown and was looking for a multiyear commitment. In Seattle, he found coaches who’d seen his improvement and an organization that could support him.

Sam Darnold joined the Minnesota Vikings as a journeyman quarterback last offseason before he enjoyed the best campaign of his career to receive a three-year, $100.5M contract from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this month.

Sam Darnold is reportedly joining the Seahawks. Here's a sampling of what local and national media members had to say about the move for Seattle.