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. The contract is worth $100.

It’s why Seattle Seahawks fans have a right to be mad at owner John Schneider as they’ll constantly be reminded — especially if he gets off to a slow start with his new team — just how much of a gamble it was to sign him over working on a deal with Geno Smith.

The Vikings decided to let Darnold’s contract expire and roll in 2025 and beyond with J.J. McCarthy, their 10th pick in last year’s draft. His season-ending knee injury last summer is why Darnold started last season.