When Sam Darnold saw the Seattle Seahawks make the decision to move on from Geno Smith last week, he quickly thought he would be a great landing spot for him after a career year in Minnesota with the Vikings.

Once the Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith, Sam Darnold saw his opening. The Seahawks introduced Darnold on Thursday after he signed a three-year deal he agreed to earlier in the week.

For me to have another opportunity to go and chase my dreams... the pieces are in place and I had to take my opportunity.”