Jalen Milroe’s measly 88 passing yards through two preseason games have Seahawks fans completely split on his future, with his roster spot hanging by a thread. This ain’t some casual take, either, we’re talking about an extremely tight poll where opinions are flying around like a loose football.
Milroe’s Rough Ride and the Fan Divide
The second-year quarterback has had a rough preseason, plain and simple. After disappointing performances against the Dallas Cowboys and the Tennessee Titans, the buzz around his time in the Emerald City has gone from hopeful to straight-up uncertain. Remember that costly fourth down sack against the Titans last week? Yeah, that one stung. Milroe hasn’t exactly lit up the field, showing zero touchdowns, two interceptions, and taking five sacks through those two games. It’s tough to look at those numbers and not feel a little frustrated. Fans are still holding out hope, though, with 54% in a recent poll believing he’ll make the final 53-man roster. But don’t sleep on the doubters: 31% think he’ll get waived, and another 15% are eyeing a trade. Coming out of Alabama, Milroe was always seen as a boom-or-bust guy because of his insane speed and rushing ability. The problem? He’s still struggling with consistent decision-making and accurate passing, and frankly, he hasn’t done much to ease those concerns in actual game action.
Roster Crunch and What Comes Next
Here’s the kicker: Milroe is only in the second year of his four-year, $6.2 million rookie contract. So, cutting him wouldn’t exactly free up a ton of cap space, which means it’s not a purely financial move. The real risk for the Hawks, if they decide to cut Milroe, is rolling into the season with only two quarterbacks on the roster, Sam Darnold and Drew Lock. That feels thin, doesn’t it? If the team does opt to move on, it’ll likely be to either grab some depth at another position they really need, or to reward a player who’s unexpectedly crushed it in training camp and preseason. Right now, wideout Montorie Foster Jr. is the only guy who’s been playing so well it’d be straight-up foolish to cut him. You could make a case for newly signed corner Trevon Diggs, who’s looked reliable, but most folks see him landing on the practice squad unless he somehow channels his 2021 self in the final preseason game. The best-case scenario for Milroe? He makes the team, keeps developing behind the scenes, and doesn’t have to take a snap this season. That way, everyone can get a clearer picture of his fit before heading into year three of his deal.
The 53-man rosters are due on August 30. That’s a quick turnaround, and this whole situation is going to be decided in a blink. Get ready, 12s, because some tough choices are coming soon.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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