NFL Divisional Round: 6 Key Observations from Sound Smart

Here’s a breakdown of the main points of the article:

* Seahawks’ strategy: The Seahawks are building a team that doesn’t need a superstar quarterback too succeed.They’re prioritizing a strong roster across all positions to support whichever QB is playing.
* Sam Darnold & QB Situation: While Darnold’s performance is key (as seen in the game against the 49ers),the article emphasizes that the Seahawks’ success isn’t solely reliant on him. His acquisition was part of a larger plan.
* john Schneider’s Success: The author praises Seahawks GM John Schneider for building a complete roster through both the draft (players like Smith-Njigba, Witherspoon, Cross, Walker, Charbonnet, and Emmanwori) and free agency (Darnold, Kupp, Lawrence).
* Defensive Coordinator’s Role: Surprisingly,the article highlights defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald’s positive impact on the quarterback situation,creating a supportive environment for QBs.
* 2018 Draft Class Context: The article briefly mentions the 2018 QB draft class (Allen, Jackson, Mayfield) to suggest that even players who didn’t become immediate stars (like Darnold) can thrive in the right situation.

Overall Argument: The seahawks are intentionally building a team that can win despite not having an elite quarterback, focusing instead on a well-rounded roster and a supportive environment for the QB position. They are prioritizing team building over solely relying on a star QB.