It is customary for a quarterback to allocate considerable funds to demonstrate gratitude towards fellow players on their squad. When a quarterback earns a Pro Bowl selection or secures a Super Bowl victory, they frequently acquire valuable presents for each individual on the offensive line. This gesture serves as an acknowledgement for that specific unit, which frequently goes unnoticed by national media outlets.
This particular situation wasn’t precisely what transpired with Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, but quarterback Sam Darnold played a significant part in Lawrence’s acquisition of a new Rolex… a fact Darnold might not have been aware of.
It emerged that Lawrence won a wager against his former Dallas Cowboys colleague, Dez Bryant, who is now obligated to provide Lawrence with a new Rolex. Bryant publicly shared a somewhat explicit text conversation he conducted with Lawrence at the commencement of the season. In this exchange, Bryant expressed skepticism regarding Darnold’s ability to guide the team to the Super Bowl. Lawrence responded with numerous texts supporting Darnold, asserting that the quarterback “ain’t going to turn the ball over,” and predicting that the squad’s defensive unit would “take the league by storm.”
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Bryant communicated that he harbored no doubts about the defense, but maintained that Darnold would need to “make me a believer,” highlighting that Darnold no longer had Justin Jefferson as a target for passes.
After Lawrence conveyed his appreciation to Bryant for their dialogue, Bryant stated, “I pray you stay healthy … ball the f*** out … you guys make it to the Super Bowl … I’ll buy you a Rolex for doubting you lol.”
The duo engaged in that discussion back in March, shortly after Lawrence found himself subject to criticism from his former teammates in Dallas. Following the signing of a three-year, $42 million agreement with the Seahawks, Lawrence publicly criticized the Cowboys, declaring he would not achieve a Super Bowl win in Dallas. This pronouncement provoked the displeasure of several of Lawrence’s previous teammates, including then-Cowboy Micah Parsons, who described it as “clown s***.”
Bryant seemingly offered words of encouragement to Lawrence at that time, which could have been the initial impetus for their text message exchange.
In both scenarios, Lawrence achieved a favorable outcome. The Cowboys were unable to finalize a contract extension with Parsons, ultimately trading him to the Green Bay Packers. The team then exhibited an abysmal defensive performance this season, concluding with a 7-9-1 record and failing to secure a playoff berth.
Meanwhile, Lawrence is an essential contributor to the most formidable defense in the NFL. Darnold not only sustained the achievements he had garnered with the Minnesota Vikings but also delivered arguably his finest game of the season when facing the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship.
The 28-year-old Darnold accumulated 346 passing yards, along with three touchdowns and no interceptions against the Rams in their 31-27 triumph.
Owing to that performance, the Seahawks are proceeding to the Super Bowl. And while a championship ring would be a sufficient reward for Lawrence if the team prevails, the current knowledge that a Rolex is impending likely brings considerable satisfaction as well.
