The Seahawks dropped their second preseason game 19-16 to the Tennessee Titans on the road, but honestly, that’s not even the story. What absolutely crushes us are the brutal, long-term injuries to rookie safety Bud Clark, who’s out with a broken ankle, and offensive lineman Mason Richman, whose undisclosed issue also benches him for months. Losing two guys for several months, especially a rookie like Clark, stings way more than any preseason final score.
Lock Looked Sharp, Milroe Struggled Under Center
Our boys, playing mostly backups, actually jumped out to a double-digit lead thanks to Drew Lock. The veteran QB absolutely lit it up in the first quarter, putting up all 16 of our points. He finished his half with 102 passing yards and a touchdown, including a quick 8-play, 79-yard drive early on. Lock found second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo on a crucial 3rd and 1, then linked up with him again on the very next play for a 36-yard touchdown that put the Hawks up 7-0. That’s the kind of crisp offense we wanna see!
Then Jalen Milroe took over for the second half, and things got quiet. Real quiet. Our offense failed to record any points while he was on the field. Milroe managed only 52 passing yards, got picked twice, and even took a fourth-down sack. The contrast between the two halves was stark, to say the least.
Defense Showed Up, Wright Broke Free, But Kicking Woes
While the offense sputtered in the second half, the defensive front looked far more sound. Linebackers Chazz Surratt and Chris Paul Jr. were making big plays all night against Tennessee’s starting offense, limiting them to just field goals early on. Rookie Andre Fuller even got in on the action with some strong, albeit questionable, coverage that forced a Titans field goal.
On the offensive side, beyond Lock’s early heroics, Jacardia Wright gave us a moment to cheer for when he broke loose for a stunning 69-yard touchdown run, his first career score! He got some great blocks from center Christian Haynes and wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., who continues to impress. But man, Jason Myers missing that extra point from 48 yards out stung, especially in a game that finished with a three-point difference. You just can’t leave points on the field.
This 0-2 preseason start, coupled with those devastating injuries, means the next few weeks are critical for the Emerald City. Our coaching staff has got to figure out the depth chart, especially with Clark and Richman sidelined for so long. We need to see more consistency from Lock if he’s gonna be a factor, and Milroe’s got some serious work to do. Let’s hope our boys can tighten things up when they hit the field next time out. We need to see some real fight, some real grit, and some real points on the board. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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