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By Rich Jones Sam Darnold, who always dreamed of reaching a Super Bowl, has had an unexpected journey to this year’s big game. He never imagined it would be like this. Darnold was chosen as the No.3 pick by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft, with hopes he could lead them back to glory. But that didn’t happen. After three years with the Jets, Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers. After two unsuccessful years there, he couldn’t secure the starting position. In March, he made a bold move and joined the San Francisco 49ers, where he’s been backup to Brock Purdy on their Super Bowl jou…