The Seahawks are back on national TV this Sunday night in Nashville, squaring off against the Tennessee Titans who are rocking a new head coach in Robert Saleh and a significantly retooled roster. After a seriously lively joint practice on Friday, the Titans are expected to roll out their starters for the actual game. Will our Hawks do the same? Probably not, if Coach Macdonald’s history is any indicator, and you know what? That’s fine. What we really care about is what’s emerging from this team early, and there are three huge things every Emerald City fan needs to zero in on.
Where Is Our First-Round Rookie, Jadarian Price?
Alright, 12s, the biggest question heading into Sunday night? It’s all about Jadarian Price. Our first-round rookie, man, we were all bummed to see him sidelined for the Dallas Cowboys game. Yeah, it was a minor injury, the kind of ding that wouldn’t even blink in a regular season clash, but Coach Macdonald is smart playing it safe in preseason. We can’t afford to risk our future star! The good news, though, is Price was back at full, padded practice this week. That’s gotta mean he’s ready to finally hit the field for his first NFL action, right? But here’s the kicker: will Macdonald actually unleash him against the Titans, or hold him back for the short-week finale against the Kansas City Chiefs? With Emanuel Wilson still out, if Price sits again, it’s more reps for George Holani and Velus Jones Jr. Look, those guys are grinding, but what we REALLY want is to see Price get some meaningful reps. Just please, please, no getting “Jeremiyah Love’d” into a multi-week nightmare. We need this kid healthy and contributing!
The Quarterback Carousel: Milroe’s Moment?
The other big watch is how Coach Macdonald handles the Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe rotation this time around. Against the Cowboys, Macdonald went with a two-possession rotation, which, let’s be honest, is a bit unusual for Seahawks quarterbacks these days, even if it’s standard preseason stuff. Lock is Lock, we know what we get there. The real curiosity is whether Jalen Milroe has actually made enough improvements to even sniff the QB2 spot anytime soon, let alone this season. We want to see Milroe still get some time with the second unit, maybe even start the first half and just let it rip! The offensive line absolutely has to do its job, but man, it feels like Milroe has been playing it super safe in preseason. Give us those downfield opportunities! We’d rather see him make aggressive mistakes trying to make a play than just rack up completions on easy, shorter throws against third-string competition.
Montorie Foster Jr.’s Time to Shine?
Talk about an unexpected turn! Jake Bobo’s unfortunate knee injury has totally changed the wide receiver picture, and with Tory Horton still out, we are suddenly looking thin at receiver. This is where Montorie Foster Jr. comes in. He’s been one of the bright stories throughout camp and preseason, and you love to see it. But let’s be real, Seahawks fans have been down this preseason receiver hype road many, many times before. Can Foster Jr. actually seize this massive opportunity? This nationally televised game against the Titans is his chance to prove he’s not just a camp standout, but a legitimate option when the regular season gets here. We’ll be watching every route!
This Sunday night in Nashville isn’t just another preseason game, folks. It’s a chance for our young guys, especially Price, Milroe, and Foster Jr., to show us what they’re made of before we gear up for that short week finale against the Chiefs. Let’s see some action!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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