Sam Darnold has coughed up seven interceptions in just four full games this season, and the Emerald City faithful are left to wonder if a change is coming under center. This isn’t just a few bad throws; Darnold, who only saw five snaps in the Week 1 game against the Patriots, has been a turnover machine, putting our Hawks in tough spots.
Darnold’s Rough Run and the Unavoidable Truth
Since returning from his glute injury, Darnold has started four games, and the team’s record in those contests speaks volumes: a disappointing 1-3. It’s a brutal stretch, and the turnovers are the main culprit. Darnold himself acknowledged the issue on Tuesday, saying, “I’m going to continue to be as decisive as I can be and go through my reads and trust what I see, trust my feet, all those things. Can’t have turnovers. You have to protect the football in this league. If you don’t, you’ll pay.” He’s not wrong; in this league, a quarterback’s job is all about protecting the rock, and right now, Darnold isn’t doing it. For a running back, a turnover might mean fewer reps, but for a QB, it’s everything.
The Drew Lock Alternative: Can He Steady the Ship?
While Darnold has struggled, Drew Lock showed flashes of what he can do earlier in the season. He threw four touchdown passes and, crucially, zero interceptions in most of the Week 1 game against the Patriots and all of the Week 2 game against the Cardinals. That’s a clean slate with real production, a stark contrast to Darnold’s recent play. The question facing the Seahawks right now is whether Lock should be the one taking snaps. This isn’t just a simple benching; moving on from Darnold would likely mean the team parts ways with his $35.5 million contract in 2027. It’s a massive decision with huge implications, not just for this season, but for the future of the franchise. The Hawks have to ask themselves: is Lock the guy who gives us a better chance to win, starting now?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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