For decades, Super Bowls have been defined by superstar quarterbacks. But what if the formula is changing? Sam Darnold’s unlikely rise might signal a shift the NFL isn’t ready for.

Andrew Luck’s unexpected retirement in 2019 shocked the NFL and redefined what it means to walk away at the top. Behind the fame and fortune lies a hidden cost that even the brightest stars can’t always bear — the weight of expectations, injuries, and the constant noise that comes with being QB1.