Hold up, 12s, because we just got the biggest news out of Renton. Rookie running back Jadarian Price, our first-round pick, isn’t seeing a single snap in the preseason, not against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night, and not for the Kansas City Chiefs finale on Friday. You heard that right. Forget seeing even a small glimpse of the dude on the field in pads; he’ll be on the sideline. This isn’t a bad thing; it’s a clear statement from Coach Macdonald and John Schneider: Price is too valuable to risk in these games that don’t count.
The Price of Being Priceless: Why Our Star Rookie Is Sitting
This move might surprise some, but honestly, it’s exactly what the Emerald City needs to hear. Price has already been ramping up with padded practices this week after dealing with some “upper leg soreness” earlier this month, missing a week of action. Macdonald and Schneider have seen enough in practice to know what they’ve got: pure speed, decisive cutting into those outside-zone gaps, and some serious pass-catching skills. This isn’t just about Price’s talent; it’s also about a running-back room already thinned by injuries this preseason. Our rookie lead back, who stepped into the shoes of the departed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, is simply too important to throw into an uncontrolled environment against hungry foes like the Titans, who are playing their starters through the first half. It’s a calculated decision, protecting our future.
Who Else Is In, Who’s Out, and What It Means for the Opener
So, if Price is out, who’s stepping up? Expect a busy night for George Holani and Velus Jones Jr., carrying the rock and trying to make their case. Anthony Hankerson, just signed this week, will also likely get some carries. Unfortunately, Emanuel Wilson isn’t looking ready after his own injury in camp this month. Don’t expect to see the usual starters like Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, or DeMarcus Lawrence either; they’re all sitting out the entire preseason. Our first look at them in live action will be the regular season opener against the New England Patriots, and frankly, that’s where it matters most anyway.
Tonight’s quarterback battle against the Titans will feature Drew Lock starting the first half, with Jalen Milroe taking over for the second. This officially scraps the “rotate every two series” strategy we saw last week in that disjointed showing against the Dallas Cowboys. On the defensive side, new cornerback Trevon Diggs, who just arrived Wednesday, probably won’t play Sunday, especially after dealing with a lot of injuries. The Chiefs game on Friday is a more feasible target for his Seahawks debut. It’s all about getting healthy and ready for the real deal. When we kick off the regular season against the Patriots, that’s when the stakes are real, and that’s when we’ll see what this team is truly made of!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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