With his starting quarterback set to face his former team on Sunday, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald was asked if he has had any conversations with Sam Darnold about managing his emotions when the Vikings come to Lumen Field this week.

"I have not talked to him about that," Macdonald said. "Maybe that's bad head coaching."

Macdonald was making a joke at his own expense, but it is telling that Macdonald didn't really feel compelled to have any sort of extra conversation with his quarterback this season. Of the many traits that have helped Darnold thrive in his first season with the Seahawks, one frequently mentioned by teammates and coaches is his steady demeanor.

Darnold isn't one to get too high after wins or too low after losses, so he also isn't the type to let a game against the team

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