Sam Darnold just lit up the scoreboard, not with a touchdown pass, but with some serious praise for first-round rookie Jadarian Price. Our starting QB called Price “a really special player” after the young running back’s return to practice this week, and honestly, the Emerald City needs to hear it. With Kenneth Walker III gone and Zach Charbonnet still sidelined, Price isn’t just a promising pick, he is absolutely vital for our defending champs.
The Backfield Shake-Up Is Real, Folks
It’s no secret our running back situation has seen some major shifts. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker left for Kansas City in free agency this offseason, which was a tough pill for the 12s to swallow. But hey, we responded by grabbing Jadarian Price in the first round, and the excitement for him has been real. Price’s preseason hit a snag with a leg injury, which was a bummer, keeping him out of action. Now, though, he is back on the field, participating in Friday’s joint practice with the Titans, and our quarterback liked what he saw. This timing couldn’t be more important because veteran Zach Charbonnet is still recovering from a torn ACL, and the roster simply does not have any other established backs right now. Price is staring down a major role from day one.
Darnold Is Seeing a Complete Back
Sam Darnold was absolutely gushing about Price’s ability as a runner and a receiver in that Titans workout. When asked about Price, Darnold didn’t hold back, saying he “brings a different facet to the offense that only a guy like him can bring.” He went on to highlight Price’s versatility, noting he can do it all: “Whether it’s catching passes out of the backfield, catching screens, running in between the tackles, outside of the tackles, he can really do it all.” That kind of all-around skill is exactly what you want to hear about a first-round pick, especially one who’s going to be thrown into the fire early. Darnold capped it off by saying, “I know he’s just going to continue to get better and learn.”
It’s clear Price is going to be playing a major role right out of the gate for our defending champs. The regular season is right around the corner, and we need him healthy and productive immediately. Keep an eye on Price; he is poised to make some noise.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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