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Sam Darnold isn't seeing the field well after the first read, and the depth pass-catchers aren't talented enough to make the reads clearer... very much why Darnold isn't playing nearly as well in 2026.
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Struggling post-first read due to weak WR depth; 2026 decline evident.

Darnold isn't seeing the field well after the first read due to the Seahawks' WR depth problem. The depth pass-catchers aren't talented enough to make the reads clearer, which is part of the reason why JSN's role is slightly more underneath this year and very much why Darnold isn't playing nearly as well in 2026.

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