Now with the Seattle Seahawks, that success hasn't boosted his stock. This is largely because he genuinely fizzled out. He was awful in Week 18 and in a playoff loss, and that soured the rest of the NFL world on him.

"Led by second-year star quarterback LaNorris Sellers, along with a top-five defense, the Seahawks will reach the Super Bowl ... but will lose," Walder wrote. "The days of [Geno] Smith and Darnold will be ancient history by 2027."

Sam Darnold said that the Seahawks' running attack will be their main identity next season after their preseason win over the Chiefs.