The scoreboard at the end of Saturday night’s tilt with the Dallas Cowboys wasn’t pretty, a 17-7 loss for our Seahawks. But for the 12s who are always looking ahead, the real action was centered around second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe, who got a serious workload. Our third-round pick from 2025, the same round where we grabbed a guy named Russell Wilson 13 years back, was on the field for a whopping 30 plays, a massive jump from his rookie year.
Milroe’s Evolving Role is Suddenly CLEAR
Remember last season? Milroe’s rookie year was basically a whisper. He clocked one snap in Week 1, one in Week 3, and another in Week 5. Each time, he just ran the ball: a yard here, three yards there, and then a big fat zero. It was like they drafted him, said “we’ll have a package of plays,” and then… crickets. Nothing really happened. This year, though? It’s a totally different vibe. The coaching staff, led by HC Mike Macdonald, is clearly intent on developing him as a passer. Against the Cowboys, Milroe went 5 of 8 through the air for 36 yards, and still showed off his legs with another 36 yards on five carries. That’s a real step up in reps and responsibility, and it’s a huge early season trend we need to watch.
Macdonald’s Challenge: “Go Rip It”
After the game, Coach Macdonald didn’t mince words when asked about Milroe’s performance. “I think the whole thing just needs , just let’s go take another step, you know?” he said. That’s a direct challenge, folks. He wants Milroe to “go rip it,” to truly let the ball fly. It’s a clear signal to trust his arm more, to push the boundaries of the pocket. But Macdonald also made sure to highlight what Milroe *did* well: “I think some great things that Jalen did was extend plays with his legs, something that has been a point of emphasis with him. . . . That really helped us.” This is the classic tightrope walk for any mobile QB: knowing when to stand in and throw, and when to create with your feet. The stakes are high for Milroe to find that balance, especially as Macdonald pushes him to evolve as a true pocket passer this season.
So, while the final score against Dallas stings a bit, seeing Milroe get significant playing time and getting a direct message from the head coach is something to watch closely. His development, especially as a passer, is going to be a key storyline as the regular season unfolds. We need to see him embrace that “rip it” mentality. Next time out, can Milroe show he’s ready to take that next step and become a more complete quarterback for our Seahawks? The 12s will definitely be watching every snap.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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