The huge success Sam Darnold is having in his first half-season as the Seahawks’ quarterback?

It’s all elementary.

The eighth-year veteran is excelling at while leading the NFL in yards per pass attempt and completions of at least 20 yards. He’s third in passer rating, and completed his first 17 passes with four touchdowns in his last game that got Seattle to 6-2 atop the NFC West. Yet Darnold’s mastery of fundamentals may be the biggest key.

Two basics in particular have fueled his career revival from discarded former top-three draft pick and NFL journeyman to one of the league’s most productive quarterbacks.

The News Tribune asked KJR-FM radio analyst Hugh Millen, the former NFL and Washington Huskies Orange Bowl quarterback, what has surprised him the most about Darnold replacing tr

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