Los Angeles, United States, Jan 16, 2026 (AFP) - Sam Darnold: the 'old soul' QB tipped to win Super Bowl

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2026-01-16

Sam Darnold loves listening to birds. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback even has an app, ready to identify the call of the northern mockingbird at a moment's notice. It is not a typical hobby in the world of fast cars and diamond-encrusted jewelry beloved by NFL football players -- let alone for the star of the team tipped to win the Super Bowl. "Sam is an old soul," said Jaime Ortiz, Darnold's high school coach. "He doesn't talk a whole lot. He l......

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