Was this the ultimate Super Bowl redemption story?

BBC News - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM

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The article discusses Sam Darnold's career trajectory, particularly his early struggles with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers after being drafted in 2018. Despite being a high draft pick, Darnold's performance ranked poorly in key quarterback statistics, leading to criticism. The article suggests that Darnold's struggles were partly due to being drafted by struggling teams that lacked the support system needed for young quarterbacks to succeed. After a season with the San Francisco 49ers, where he learned from coach Kyle Shanahan, Darnold improved his performance. He has since won more games than his former teams, the Jets and Panthers, demonstrating a potential turnaround in his career.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Vikings 30% Tampa Bay 30% Kyle Shanahan 40% Mark Sanchez 40% Geno Smith 40% Zach Wilson 40% NFL ×250% Steve Young 50% San Francisco 49ers ×360% Carolina Panthers ×260% New York Jets ×370% Darnold ×790%

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super bowl redemption 90% quarterback 80% new york jets 70% nfl draft 70% passer rating 60% team performance 60% carolina panthers 50% san francisco 49ers 50% player development 50% steve young 40%