Is it possible OC runs with Lock?

[Chukarhawk]

I'm totally fine with signing Lock to another 1 year deal, draft a rookie, and then open training camp with a "may the best man win" QB battle.

it worked last time.

 

[Chukarhawk]

Because he wouldn't be a backup. He would be 3rd string if Seahawks even keep three QBs.

nobody keeps 3 Qbs on the active.

 

[Seahawks Guy]

I feel like there's no way we don't keep Geno. Maybe they draft somebody who can start immediately, but it's a long shot so ya gotta keep Geno. Maybe he can prosper under a new system.

 

[Titus Pullo]

nobody keeps 3 Qbs on the active.

Are you saying Geno is gone or are you saying we don't draft a QB this year?

 

[toffee]

Hawks will keep Lock and cut Geno, IF:

1. Schneider has identified a QB in this year's draft.
2. Team is viewing this season as the reset rebuild season.

Hawks will keep Geno, IF:

1. Team feels an improved defense is enough for Hawks to challenge as a playoff contender.
2. The future QB may need more than a season to learn and mature.

The thing about Lock was his accuracy, not sure if it was him, or the lack of chemistry between him and the WRs.

 

[Chukarhawk]

Are you saying Geno is gone or are you saying we don't draft a QB this year?

dude I don't know!!! I feel like they are going to clean house, but I can see a path where they have to prioritize the trenches this year and Geno stays. I'm fine either way. I like shiny new stuff though and It's no secret I'm a Penix fanboy.

 

[Titus Pullo]

dude I don't know!!! I feel like they are going to clean house, but I can see a path where they have to prioritize the trenches this year and Geno stays. I'm fine either way. I like shiny new stuff though and It's no secret I'm a Penix fanboy.

I think Lock will get a 6- or 7-million-dollar 1 year offer from some other team this year.
I don't see Seahawks offering him any more than 4 million.

 

[BirdsCommaAngry]

There is no greater boost to your potential as a QB than being a backup to a starter people are unhappy with lol.

 

[sutz]

There is no greater boost to your potential as a QB than being a backup to a starter people are unhappy with lol.

Most popular player on the team.

 

[MORGULON]

Maybe, if he wants to stay. He'll probably be looking for a team with an eye at a chance at starting. That might be here, but who knows? If they keep Geno around, the chances that Lock will start go down a bit.

I wonder if MM feels that a real QB competition is warranted. I had the feeling that Pete Carroll named Geno Smith the starter . Period.

I think Smith probably is a little better but I don't think there's that big of a difference between the two . They could get Lock for a heck of a lot less money and he's younger . I think there are going to be a lot of roster changes.

 

[flv2]

Can't the Hawks match any offer Lock gets and keep him ?

Lock will be an unrestricted FA. He can accept or decline any offer he receives.

 

[Hawknight]

I wonder if MM feels that a real QB competition is warranted. I had the feeling that Pete Carroll named Geno Smith the starter . Period.

I think Smith probably is a little better but I don't think there's that big of a difference between the two . They could get Lock for a heck of a lot less money and he's younger . I think there are going to be a lot of roster changes.

Plus with the reputation the new OC has, it's reasonable to think that he can work with whatever skill set Lock has knowing it's only short term until the QB of the future is found.

 

[SNDavidson]

And then Lock gets to be Geno somewhere.

 

[Hawkinaz]

Can't the Hawks match any offer Lock gets and keep him ?

No Lock is an unrestricted free agent.

 

[xray]

If they go with Lock and hopefully a gr8 QB prospect in the draft , they are going with the young guys . If so , they wouldn't need or afford to keep Smith . imo

 

[Parallax]

nobody keeps 3 Qbs on the active.

Some keep 3 on the 53 man roster. Seattle hasn't done so in years but it's not uncommon.

 

[Double Tribble]

I'm totally fine with signing Lock to another 1 year deal, draft a rookie, and then open training camp with a "may the best man win" QB battle.

This seems like an obvious solution, with a focus on the future, and cheaper than Geno.

 

[Double Tribble]

There is no greater boost to your potential as a QB than being a backup to a starter people are unhappy with lol.

He can't be much worse

 

[Jegpeg]

We are not in a position to draft a QB that will are confindent will be ready for week 1. Drafting a a QB 16 we are drafting someone who we expect to be our starter for 2025 and might be ready mid season (think Mahomes). Rarely such a QB beats the expected starter in preseason (e.g .RW3, Mac Jones).
If we get a QB at 16 (or even trading up to say 8) we wil need an established QB to be the "expected starter" or at least competition for him. I would expect that to be Geno but I could see it being Lock for budget reasons.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

The way the cap jumps every year, Geno is really not that overly pricey for what he will be getting paid in 2024. I can see WHY people want to move on from him, but I also still say he would be a hell of a mentor to the next QB that they hopefully draft.