The Seattle Seahawks traded for quarterback Sam Howell this offseason and receiver Tyler Lockett is impressed with the third year player.
. The price wasn't too high, as it was two pick swaps. However, it did raise some red flags about what the organization thinks about incumbent quarterback Geno Smith.
Previously drafted in the fifth round out of North Carolina by Washington, Howell is an interesting player. The arm talent is there, as is the aggressive mentality to attack down the field. However, Howell's processing leaves a lot to be desired, as he took an astounding 65 sacks in 2023. Some of that was due to a poor offensive line and being forced to throw a league-high 612 pass attempts, but Howell struggled mightily in that area.
Despite the struggles, Howell has made some good first impressions on his teammates, including star receiver Tyler Lockett. “I think he’s a really great quarterback, man. You could tell he’s calm and collected when he’s in the pocket. He makes the throws. He doesn’t really force anything. I think he’s learning the plays really well, and I think he’s doing a great job as he continues to try to find his rhythm in this offense.”Early impressions in OTAs are a great sign for Howell, who also recently drew praise from coach Mike Macdonald.
If Smith is unable to go this year or struggles running Ryan Grubb's new offense, Howell looks to be a more capable backup than what the majority of the NFL has on their roster and could still be the long-term answer at the quarterback position for Seattle.
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