Schneider spoke to Lock, who was on the team from 2022 to 2023 and is beginning his second stint this season. They also told Sam Howell, who was traded to Darnold's old team, the Minnesota Vikings, during the draft.

For the rookies and young starters, it’s about showing they're not over their heads. For the vets, expectations are more about providing stability with hope for occasional upside.

Sam Darnold had his choices of where he wanted to further his NFL journey, and he explained why the Seattle Seahawks was the perfect team.