Sam Darnold celebrates with fiancee Katie after Seahawks advance to Super Bowl originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Sam Darnold had plenty to celebrate with his fiancee Katie Hoofnagle on Sunday night.

In an era of accelerated verdicts and diminished patience, Darnold's success is the latest proof that QBs must be developed, not anointed.

Sam Darnold's redemptive rise began before he joined the Seahawks last year, but the quarterback hit new heights in the last few weeks.

From “seeing ghosts” against the New England Patriots during the New York Jets days to now heading to the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks to face the Same Patriots, Sam Darnold’s career arc is a long way from where he started.

Sam Darnold downplayed the impact of his doubters after leading the Seattle Seahawks to a victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game. He’ll now lead them into Super Bowl LX.

Sam Darnold is heading to the Super Bowl for the first time as a starting quarterback, but it won't be the first time he's been on a Super Bowl roster.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold balls out in front of Tom Brady after Raiders owner opted against signing free agent originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Sam Darnold's improbable run to the Super Bowl helped silence many doubters who didn't think he could perform in the biggest spots.