The Seahawks dropped their first preseason game to the Dallas Cowboys 17-7 on Saturday night, but forget the scoreboard for a minute. Preseason isn’t about wins; it’s about finding out who you are and what you’ve got. And what we got was a peek at some serious talent, especially from a young quarterback who’s ready to turn heads.
Holani Is Our Guy… For Now
Okay, so the running back situation? It’s a rotation, sure, but George Holani, last year’s third-stringer, clearly led the pack with a solid 12 carries. Velus Jones Jr. chipped in with 7, TJ Harden got 2, and Justin Jones had 1. We know Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price are out healing up, and they’re definitely expected to step up when they’re back, potentially taking over that starting role. Price, in particular, will need to show he can pass-block if he wants to be that every-down workhorse we’re all dreaming of. But for right now, Holani’s the man carrying the rock, and he’s showing us what he’s got.
Macdonald’s Culture Creating Monsters, Milroe Showing Out
Coach Mike Macdonald’s “violence seminars” aren’t just for show, Emerald City! They’re paying off big time. We saw Derick Hall schooling Jalan Gaines on relentlessly attacking Dallas’ quarterbacks, and our young offensive linemen, Mason Richman and Beau Stephens, were getting incredible downhill push in the run game against Dallas’ defensive line. That’s the culture Macdonald and his crew are building.
And speaking of talent, Jalen Milroe. That kid is special, folks. At just 23, he’s got first-round athleticism, and he’s consistently hitting the middle of the field. He looked way better than last preseason, totally justifying the draft capital we spent on him. We might have just won the Super Bowl, but keeping Milroe waiting in the wings? That’s an extremely interesting asset for our future. Watch out!
Defense Building Blockers, Roster Spots Up For Grabs
On the defensive side, Terrion Arnold is shaping up to be a game-changer. His first-round athletic profile screams “anti-Puka Nacua device” to me. Just imagine him and Devon Witherspoon together, that’s a ridiculous blend of aggression and athleticism, backed up by Nick Emmanwori and Julian Love. Josh Jobe played great too, but we still need more experienced depth on the outside.
And let’s not forget two other names pushing for roster spots: defensive end Jalan Gaines, who showed tons of smarts, effort, and coachability, and possession wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., who was the quarterback’s absolute best friend all night. These guys are outside candidates, but they’re making a strong case for themselves.
It’s just preseason, but these early glimpses are crucial. We saw some incredible potential and some clear areas for growth. We’ll be watching closely in the coming weeks to see who keeps stepping up and how this team continues to gel before the real games start. Get ready, 12s, this season is going to be something else!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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