when I lived in Denver. Having said that, I sincerely hope he does not play in the Thanksgiving game.. I believe he needs warm-ups and reps to be affective. When I was skiing, I would never dream of hitting the expert slopes on my first
Two runs. The great back ups can Come in cold and do a credible job.IMHO Drew is a very talented gunslinger. Yes, interceptions are part of his game abut man can. He pile up the points.
Years back yes. First clearly not until he clears waivers as he’s the highest paid inside linebacker and that’s way too much. Second, 2 surgeries on his back in little more than a year. He’s got nerve damage and while those couple of years were great, sounds as if that damage might not have been repaired as well as hoped. Boy did I like his play for those few years though.
QB success is so dependent on good line play that I often think drafting a QB with a high first round pick is problematic because the reason a team has that pick is because they probably aren’t a good team. However, never drafting one in any round is also shortsighted. It’s surprising that Schneider has drafted so few QBs since Green Bay often picks a mid round QB. It’s hard to “always compete” if you don’t draft someone who has some chance of winning the competition. Russ wasn’t touted as a #1 pick, but had demonstrated talent at two different schools in major conferences. The Hawks recent rookie QBs have been mid level talent from smaller conferences.
The Hawks have spent the last two drafts upgrading some key talent, including OL. The OL isn’t fully functioning yet, but young pieces are there. Plus they have young RBs and a first round receiver.
This next draft seems like the one to seek a QB with a relatively high pick to continue the rebuild. Perhaps plan to sit him for a year behind either Geno or Drew, but if he wins the competition, a la Russ, then let him play.
I’m not a talent scout, but my hunch is that a QB from a good, but not great, big conference school is a prudent bet. They play and learn against good talent, but their stats aren’t inflated by having great players around them, so they aren’t high draft picks. I didn’t mind the Hawks picking RBs two years in a row in the second and wouldn’t mind a similar strategy the next couple of years at QB. I know they traded next year’s second rounder, but a mid to late first rounder next year followed by a 2nd or 3rd rounder the following year might be a way to get a reasonable chance at finding one good candidate.
My thought would be, not unlike RB recently, we get one in 3rd, unless someone falls to us, but just don’t see them going First rd. Then get that smaller school guy late round. Then either Geno or Lock at a cheap rate, compete against the 2 rookies not unlike a decade ago.
To use SSJs phrase of the year: Two things can both be true at the same time.
You don't need an elite QB to win a Superbowl. This team with its current coaching and Geno will not win a Superbowl.
My reasoning. You put Geno in at QB for the 49ers, they will still be contenders. You put Purdy in at QB for the Hawks, we don't become contenders. You put Mahomes or a healthy Rodgers at QB for the Hawks, we are contenders.
My fear is the good work of the last two off-seasons is being undone as PC gets swept up in his own always compete belief. To build a Superbowl capable team we need cap space to improve. The #1 best way for us to get cap space is to cut Geno. The #1 best way for Pete to stay in the 9-8 window is to keep Geno. We're becoming the Vikings. In such a strong QB draft giving up the 2nd is a killer, even if JS sees the guy out ability to get them is massively hurt (I like Williams btw, but we had bigger needs than DT depth for that pick. The correct move was to pay a little more and use one of the two 3rds).
Hawks will be really nicely positioned in Rd1 for a QB. The teams at the top will scrap for Williams and their guy. As you get to us there'll be 3-8 qbs with 1st/2nd rd grades. So we can reach a little and get a good qb we want, trade back and still get a QB we want, or even make a small jump without giving up much for the guy JS likes. But to wait to Rd3 kills that and leaves us taking whoever is left when there is better value at other positions of need like LB or S or OLine or DLine where there is not much Rd1 talent this draft.
We're not the 2017 Eagles. Not the 2023 49ers. Not the Brady Pats. Not the 07 Giants. We cannot act like it and expect that style to work. Something must change, and it was the last two off-seasons. Keep that going, be willing to mix it up, and now at the right time with the right draft class get that next qb hope.
To just also say, there is a way the 'Hawks win with Geno. However I believe that would require a new HC, OC & other coaches. Require serious upheaval in the rest of the team lead by JS to clear deadweight, overpriced contracts. And take about another 4+ years to get the whole roster together. Which frankly, ain't gonna happen.
What is realistic is A) PC running it back again with Geno to another non-competitive but winning/2nd in the NFC West season, and B) JS pushing through a swing to try something at QB. As fans we should be trying to push for option B as both realistic and i'd say our best route to being superbowl contenders inside of 4 years vs becoming the new Vikings.
Nope, still out recovering from concussion. Highly unlikely he plays again this year. Fingers crossed he can get back to play at a showcase bowl/participate in pre-combine testing days. There's a shot CC get an actual bowl game and he can return for that too.
Kid crushes it at a small school, being overlooked by the scounts & media. In his final year goes down hurt. But this one reporter knows his skills. Builds the community to back up the kid. Get him selected as an UDFA. Beats out the former comeback king, becomes first rookie to win a Superbowl & SSJ gets played by Matt Damon in the film adaptation. (tbf I don't know what SSJ looks like, but it feels like a Matt Damon kind of role)
Well, that would be a nice story! Hmmm, not sure about Matt Damon, maybe more like Adam Sandler (sorry Joe).
However, I’m still concerned about the kid. I read somewhere he’s had similar troubles for quite some time.
I also have a son that suffered 3 concussions nearing the end of his Jnr football (Australian football). After the last concussion, he had scans on his brain that showed small lesions.
Needless to say I’m glad he gave the sport away before he moved to senior football. And no, I did not voice my concerns to him, he made the decision on his own, even though he showed promise to potentially be successful.
I just can't see us run it back with Geno and Lock. Pete may have other ideas, but what's the point? If Geno is the starter again, then Lock is never going to overtake him based on talent/skill/leadership/whateverPetethinks. Surely Lock wants to challenge for a starting job somewhere in the QB-weak NFC and could find that opportunity. If he's already happy as a career backup, then let him be that guy somewhere else. That guy is only good for a team with an elite QB1 that isn't too interested QB controversies. That's the guy you want behind Mahomes to keep you in it if he gets hurt for a few games. If Geno is our QB1 again next year, can we please please please put someone behind him who could one day become the guy we all really want? If we let Geno walk and role with Lock, then we must challenge him with someone behind him who could one day become the guy we all really want (in case it's not him). In summary, we MUST draft a QB or two!
Great article. My take is that there will be so many QB prospects this year not named Caleb Williams or Maye that everyone who wants one can get one, and the best QB to come out of this draft might very well be undrafted. There are dozens of prospects coming out this year. A list of the top twenty might not include someone like the guy from Miami. Van Dyke or something. The top twenty QB prospects certainly won't include the guy whose tattoo is one the back of SSJ. Shamefully, I can't remember his name. My age showing. McSomething.
I'd give my right testicle to get Caleb Williams. He's that good. It could be done. But there are so many potentially great QB's coming out this year, we will get at least one.
I believe this team is significantly better than the team we saw play last year. The eye test tells me so. Geno isn't better, but still, as a team we are still better than last years' team. We are playing a significantly harder schedule, including losing two games to LA rather than win two games against LA without most of their stars. That alone will adversely affect our won loss record. It has to be made up for with wins against who or whom? Dallas? SF X 2? Philly? Pittsburg? Maybe Arizona. We have as few as one more win this year even if we play pretty good football.
Personally, I think we'll get a top 15 draft pick.
I'm more optimistic about our probable final record this season, but feel the same about the eye test.
I do think that we should let Schneider know that several Hawks fans would like to donate a right testicle to any trade compensation used to trade up for Caleb Williams.
As I have posted before, the QB position is hard to evaluate...good QB on a bad team or a good college QB on a great team?
If John and Pete fall in love with a QB, they can always trade up.
If they don't make the playoffs or go one and out there's no reason to keep Geno. He isn't going to get any better! And OC Waldron won't be back.
I'm probably wrong but I still think we're a healthy Oline, a new OC and a young , mobile QB away from being SB contenders. The available vet QBs don't give me a warm and fuzzy feeling so the draft is the answer Penix mid 1st round would be a steal even if they have to do the unimaginable and trade up.
If they draft a rookie QB but keep Geno and Lock ... It is my understanding that the rookie would be on the practice squad and we wouldn't be able to protect him? This is also because we have always only had 2 QBs on the roster which could change but seems unlikely.
If that is the case then it seems like drafting a mid-round QB may hinge on what the plans are with Geno. I've always thought this year is a prove it year for Geno but I really don't know what it would take for him to remain QB1 or get let go.
This will be a fascinating offseason to see what they decide to do as the SB window opens up in year 3 of the 2022 rookie class and year 2 of the 2023 rookie class. Keep Geno or transition to Lock and draft a rookie? I don't know but it will be interesting.
Note: opinion of Lock did not change after the 8 snaps from Sunday.
Until Lock has had time to settle in, I will continue to be intrigued. It appeared he handled the pressure just fine, especially considering the number of negatives he was dealt. Looked like a guy ready to kick ass and Lord knows THAT is Key come this Thursday. I am thinking many good things will come from ysterday's close loss, especially if it lights up Geno. Pete must give Drew some serious practise time with the ATeam this week. He is perfectly set to sit Geno for very proper reasons, if he likes what he see's. Of utmost importance is what the Team thinks. If they accept Drew and he honestly feels it, watch out. We have yet to see these guys explode the talent that has been boiling just below the surface. We just may be watching 2 QBs exceed the sum of the number of their parts. Rarely, if ever, seen in this Game. Two "back-ups", backing each other up. YeeFuknHaw. Let's go, boys!
What if JSN had turned his head? I think Drew threw to the right places on time and mostly accurately, but it was improvising, but the WR's weren't in sync with him. More time together might or might not improve that. The INT is another thing even if it was an arm punt effectively.
Yesterday, we watched MaHomes toss to Kelce before Kelce had even turned to look for the pass. TouchDown! That is the familiarity and timing we need to see. The film will show how close Drew and Tyler got on that INT. Correct that timing and watch out. 51 air yards on a cold arm...
That would've been such a big play had JSN come down with it. I also thought it was a good throw/read. How much does the narrative change if JSN does catch it?
Also, the last third down when he threw the int ... I thought JSN was open/right target ... wonder if he was looking elsewhere since he couldn't connect on the prior two passes.
It's amazing how small sample size football is and how much some people are getting from just 8 snaps (or whatever it was).
I am still excited to see Lock when his time comes!
One of the joys of the Russell Wilson era was that I didn't have to think about the Seahawks taking a QB in the draft. Drafting a starting QB is my least favorite football-thing to think about, there's just so much potential for failure and I have close to zero expectation Carroll will develop anyone. It doesn't help that John is high on big guys with "a hose" for an arm like Allen or Lock because I don't think the Seahawks are capable of fixing someone with the issues Allen had. They never fixed basic issues with Wilson like clock management or pocket presence, so why would I expect they could fix serious mechanics and footwork issues with some rookie like Allen or Lock?
But by the same token, I don't think Carroll wants to do that. He wants one last bite at the apple right now, I don't think he really expects to be doing this in another 3+ years. He was content to acquire veteran QBs early on with the Seahawks rather than drafting a QB high. Maybe that was coincidental, or maybe it was intentional. But I've speculated that Wilson was intended as more a backup and his skill and potential as a raw rookie forced their hand. Anyway, not looking forward to this saga going forward.
Very interesting piece. I do not think a team has to have an elite quarterback if they have an outstanding defense and they have an excellent running game. I think we saw that in the Super Bowl seasons. Wilson was good, but not elite. He just did not make mistakes.
I do wonder if we need to pay Smith all that money or if we could get equivalent play from somebody like Mayfield or players of similar caliber. I would like to see them to continue to invest in the lines.
I am not saying they should not draft a quarterback, but I would look for one between the third and the fifth rounds
The grass is always greener on someone else's practice field. The only reason Mayfield was cheap this season was that he was coming off multiple injury-plagued seasons where he looked completely washed. He won't be $4m APY after this season. It's a huge gamble to think the Seahawks can go find a *cheap* veteran and have that player come in and seriously out-perform expectations, and seeing how they've managed the offense this year, a gamble like that has a huge potential for further disaster.
Yeah, think of the Eagles. I think in some respects Geno Smith might actually be better than Jalen Hurts. But they are doing so many other things well that it doesn't matter. Seahawks need to catch their NFC counterparts in OL, defense, coaching, and not so much at QB.
In fairness, Ken Behring forced Dan McGwire on Tom Flores and Chuck Knox, both of whom wanted to draft Brett Favre.
I am a big Drew Lock fan, followed him closely
when I lived in Denver. Having said that, I sincerely hope he does not play in the Thanksgiving game.. I believe he needs warm-ups and reps to be affective. When I was skiing, I would never dream of hitting the expert slopes on my first
Two runs. The great back ups can Come in cold and do a credible job.IMHO Drew is a very talented gunslinger. Yes, interceptions are part of his game abut man can. He pile up the points.
Just my 2 cents.
Hoping we call Shaq Leonard and kick the tires on him since he just got released by Indy
Years back yes. First clearly not until he clears waivers as he’s the highest paid inside linebacker and that’s way too much. Second, 2 surgeries on his back in little more than a year. He’s got nerve damage and while those couple of years were great, sounds as if that damage might not have been repaired as well as hoped. Boy did I like his play for those few years though.
QB success is so dependent on good line play that I often think drafting a QB with a high first round pick is problematic because the reason a team has that pick is because they probably aren’t a good team. However, never drafting one in any round is also shortsighted. It’s surprising that Schneider has drafted so few QBs since Green Bay often picks a mid round QB. It’s hard to “always compete” if you don’t draft someone who has some chance of winning the competition. Russ wasn’t touted as a #1 pick, but had demonstrated talent at two different schools in major conferences. The Hawks recent rookie QBs have been mid level talent from smaller conferences.
The Hawks have spent the last two drafts upgrading some key talent, including OL. The OL isn’t fully functioning yet, but young pieces are there. Plus they have young RBs and a first round receiver.
This next draft seems like the one to seek a QB with a relatively high pick to continue the rebuild. Perhaps plan to sit him for a year behind either Geno or Drew, but if he wins the competition, a la Russ, then let him play.
I’m not a talent scout, but my hunch is that a QB from a good, but not great, big conference school is a prudent bet. They play and learn against good talent, but their stats aren’t inflated by having great players around them, so they aren’t high draft picks. I didn’t mind the Hawks picking RBs two years in a row in the second and wouldn’t mind a similar strategy the next couple of years at QB. I know they traded next year’s second rounder, but a mid to late first rounder next year followed by a 2nd or 3rd rounder the following year might be a way to get a reasonable chance at finding one good candidate.
My thought would be, not unlike RB recently, we get one in 3rd, unless someone falls to us, but just don’t see them going First rd. Then get that smaller school guy late round. Then either Geno or Lock at a cheap rate, compete against the 2 rookies not unlike a decade ago.
The most important question has still not been addressed. What round are we getting Greyson McCall?
If we get him at all, my bet it comes after the 7th round.
To use SSJs phrase of the year: Two things can both be true at the same time.
You don't need an elite QB to win a Superbowl. This team with its current coaching and Geno will not win a Superbowl.
My reasoning. You put Geno in at QB for the 49ers, they will still be contenders. You put Purdy in at QB for the Hawks, we don't become contenders. You put Mahomes or a healthy Rodgers at QB for the Hawks, we are contenders.
My fear is the good work of the last two off-seasons is being undone as PC gets swept up in his own always compete belief. To build a Superbowl capable team we need cap space to improve. The #1 best way for us to get cap space is to cut Geno. The #1 best way for Pete to stay in the 9-8 window is to keep Geno. We're becoming the Vikings. In such a strong QB draft giving up the 2nd is a killer, even if JS sees the guy out ability to get them is massively hurt (I like Williams btw, but we had bigger needs than DT depth for that pick. The correct move was to pay a little more and use one of the two 3rds).
Hawks will be really nicely positioned in Rd1 for a QB. The teams at the top will scrap for Williams and their guy. As you get to us there'll be 3-8 qbs with 1st/2nd rd grades. So we can reach a little and get a good qb we want, trade back and still get a QB we want, or even make a small jump without giving up much for the guy JS likes. But to wait to Rd3 kills that and leaves us taking whoever is left when there is better value at other positions of need like LB or S or OLine or DLine where there is not much Rd1 talent this draft.
We're not the 2017 Eagles. Not the 2023 49ers. Not the Brady Pats. Not the 07 Giants. We cannot act like it and expect that style to work. Something must change, and it was the last two off-seasons. Keep that going, be willing to mix it up, and now at the right time with the right draft class get that next qb hope.
To just also say, there is a way the 'Hawks win with Geno. However I believe that would require a new HC, OC & other coaches. Require serious upheaval in the rest of the team lead by JS to clear deadweight, overpriced contracts. And take about another 4+ years to get the whole roster together. Which frankly, ain't gonna happen.
What is realistic is A) PC running it back again with Geno to another non-competitive but winning/2nd in the NFC West season, and B) JS pushing through a swing to try something at QB. As fans we should be trying to push for option B as both realistic and i'd say our best route to being superbowl contenders inside of 4 years vs becoming the new Vikings.
Is McCall playing again yet?
Nope, still out recovering from concussion. Highly unlikely he plays again this year. Fingers crossed he can get back to play at a showcase bowl/participate in pre-combine testing days. There's a shot CC get an actual bowl game and he can return for that too.
Oh, that’s a shame. Poor kid. Might be better for his own wellbeing to give it away. Not looking good for Joe’s hopes me thinks.
Nah, it's all part of the hollywood story!
Kid crushes it at a small school, being overlooked by the scounts & media. In his final year goes down hurt. But this one reporter knows his skills. Builds the community to back up the kid. Get him selected as an UDFA. Beats out the former comeback king, becomes first rookie to win a Superbowl & SSJ gets played by Matt Damon in the film adaptation. (tbf I don't know what SSJ looks like, but it feels like a Matt Damon kind of role)
I have a vague memory of Grayson saying he preferred golf.
SSJ has starred on screen! https://youtu.be/WgzcjYmq49E?t=142 If I did this right it should be cued up to the correct time.
Well, that would be a nice story! Hmmm, not sure about Matt Damon, maybe more like Adam Sandler (sorry Joe).
However, I’m still concerned about the kid. I read somewhere he’s had similar troubles for quite some time.
I also have a son that suffered 3 concussions nearing the end of his Jnr football (Australian football). After the last concussion, he had scans on his brain that showed small lesions.
Needless to say I’m glad he gave the sport away before he moved to senior football. And no, I did not voice my concerns to him, he made the decision on his own, even though he showed promise to potentially be successful.
I just can't see us run it back with Geno and Lock. Pete may have other ideas, but what's the point? If Geno is the starter again, then Lock is never going to overtake him based on talent/skill/leadership/whateverPetethinks. Surely Lock wants to challenge for a starting job somewhere in the QB-weak NFC and could find that opportunity. If he's already happy as a career backup, then let him be that guy somewhere else. That guy is only good for a team with an elite QB1 that isn't too interested QB controversies. That's the guy you want behind Mahomes to keep you in it if he gets hurt for a few games. If Geno is our QB1 again next year, can we please please please put someone behind him who could one day become the guy we all really want? If we let Geno walk and role with Lock, then we must challenge him with someone behind him who could one day become the guy we all really want (in case it's not him). In summary, we MUST draft a QB or two!
Great article. My take is that there will be so many QB prospects this year not named Caleb Williams or Maye that everyone who wants one can get one, and the best QB to come out of this draft might very well be undrafted. There are dozens of prospects coming out this year. A list of the top twenty might not include someone like the guy from Miami. Van Dyke or something. The top twenty QB prospects certainly won't include the guy whose tattoo is one the back of SSJ. Shamefully, I can't remember his name. My age showing. McSomething.
I'd give my right testicle to get Caleb Williams. He's that good. It could be done. But there are so many potentially great QB's coming out this year, we will get at least one.
I believe this team is significantly better than the team we saw play last year. The eye test tells me so. Geno isn't better, but still, as a team we are still better than last years' team. We are playing a significantly harder schedule, including losing two games to LA rather than win two games against LA without most of their stars. That alone will adversely affect our won loss record. It has to be made up for with wins against who or whom? Dallas? SF X 2? Philly? Pittsburg? Maybe Arizona. We have as few as one more win this year even if we play pretty good football.
Personally, I think we'll get a top 15 draft pick.
I'm more optimistic about our probable final record this season, but feel the same about the eye test.
I do think that we should let Schneider know that several Hawks fans would like to donate a right testicle to any trade compensation used to trade up for Caleb Williams.
Hope? I've got infinite hope, and will welcome any and all wins. If we were to get hot? Watch out.
That's just nuts!
As I have posted before, the QB position is hard to evaluate...good QB on a bad team or a good college QB on a great team?
If John and Pete fall in love with a QB, they can always trade up.
If they don't make the playoffs or go one and out there's no reason to keep Geno. He isn't going to get any better! And OC Waldron won't be back.
I'm probably wrong but I still think we're a healthy Oline, a new OC and a young , mobile QB away from being SB contenders. The available vet QBs don't give me a warm and fuzzy feeling so the draft is the answer Penix mid 1st round would be a steal even if they have to do the unimaginable and trade up.
I believe the glass is half full.
If they draft a rookie QB but keep Geno and Lock ... It is my understanding that the rookie would be on the practice squad and we wouldn't be able to protect him? This is also because we have always only had 2 QBs on the roster which could change but seems unlikely.
If that is the case then it seems like drafting a mid-round QB may hinge on what the plans are with Geno. I've always thought this year is a prove it year for Geno but I really don't know what it would take for him to remain QB1 or get let go.
This will be a fascinating offseason to see what they decide to do as the SB window opens up in year 3 of the 2022 rookie class and year 2 of the 2023 rookie class. Keep Geno or transition to Lock and draft a rookie? I don't know but it will be interesting.
Note: opinion of Lock did not change after the 8 snaps from Sunday.
Until Lock has had time to settle in, I will continue to be intrigued. It appeared he handled the pressure just fine, especially considering the number of negatives he was dealt. Looked like a guy ready to kick ass and Lord knows THAT is Key come this Thursday. I am thinking many good things will come from ysterday's close loss, especially if it lights up Geno. Pete must give Drew some serious practise time with the ATeam this week. He is perfectly set to sit Geno for very proper reasons, if he likes what he see's. Of utmost importance is what the Team thinks. If they accept Drew and he honestly feels it, watch out. We have yet to see these guys explode the talent that has been boiling just below the surface. We just may be watching 2 QBs exceed the sum of the number of their parts. Rarely, if ever, seen in this Game. Two "back-ups", backing each other up. YeeFuknHaw. Let's go, boys!
Yee Fuknhaw, indeed. LOL
What if JSN had turned his head? I think Drew threw to the right places on time and mostly accurately, but it was improvising, but the WR's weren't in sync with him. More time together might or might not improve that. The INT is another thing even if it was an arm punt effectively.
Yesterday, we watched MaHomes toss to Kelce before Kelce had even turned to look for the pass. TouchDown! That is the familiarity and timing we need to see. The film will show how close Drew and Tyler got on that INT. Correct that timing and watch out. 51 air yards on a cold arm...
I completely agree with you.
That would've been such a big play had JSN come down with it. I also thought it was a good throw/read. How much does the narrative change if JSN does catch it?
Also, the last third down when he threw the int ... I thought JSN was open/right target ... wonder if he was looking elsewhere since he couldn't connect on the prior two passes.
It's amazing how small sample size football is and how much some people are getting from just 8 snaps (or whatever it was).
I am still excited to see Lock when his time comes!
One of the joys of the Russell Wilson era was that I didn't have to think about the Seahawks taking a QB in the draft. Drafting a starting QB is my least favorite football-thing to think about, there's just so much potential for failure and I have close to zero expectation Carroll will develop anyone. It doesn't help that John is high on big guys with "a hose" for an arm like Allen or Lock because I don't think the Seahawks are capable of fixing someone with the issues Allen had. They never fixed basic issues with Wilson like clock management or pocket presence, so why would I expect they could fix serious mechanics and footwork issues with some rookie like Allen or Lock?
But by the same token, I don't think Carroll wants to do that. He wants one last bite at the apple right now, I don't think he really expects to be doing this in another 3+ years. He was content to acquire veteran QBs early on with the Seahawks rather than drafting a QB high. Maybe that was coincidental, or maybe it was intentional. But I've speculated that Wilson was intended as more a backup and his skill and potential as a raw rookie forced their hand. Anyway, not looking forward to this saga going forward.
Wilson came in and lit up the stadium immediately. "Play the kid" was unavoidable and Russ ate it up.
Very interesting piece. I do not think a team has to have an elite quarterback if they have an outstanding defense and they have an excellent running game. I think we saw that in the Super Bowl seasons. Wilson was good, but not elite. He just did not make mistakes.
I do wonder if we need to pay Smith all that money or if we could get equivalent play from somebody like Mayfield or players of similar caliber. I would like to see them to continue to invest in the lines.
I am not saying they should not draft a quarterback, but I would look for one between the third and the fifth rounds
The grass is always greener on someone else's practice field. The only reason Mayfield was cheap this season was that he was coming off multiple injury-plagued seasons where he looked completely washed. He won't be $4m APY after this season. It's a huge gamble to think the Seahawks can go find a *cheap* veteran and have that player come in and seriously out-perform expectations, and seeing how they've managed the offense this year, a gamble like that has a huge potential for further disaster.
Yeah, think of the Eagles. I think in some respects Geno Smith might actually be better than Jalen Hurts. But they are doing so many other things well that it doesn't matter. Seahawks need to catch their NFC counterparts in OL, defense, coaching, and not so much at QB.