Making the case for Lamar Jackson as the Seahawks QB of the future

Why Jackson fits with the Seahawks

Before we get into trade assets and financials, let’s look at how Lamar Jackson could fit in with Seattle. We’re in the business here of making cases for the next franchise quarterback for the Seahawks, and there may not be a more ready QB to dominate in Seattle than Lamar.

The situation in Baltimore regarding the offense has not aged well since 2019. Retirements on the O-line, injuries, poor drafting, and trades have made the offense less dynamic than it used to be. Their offense has basically become Lamar running for his life, trying to get enough time to throw to his lone elite target in tight end Mark Andrews.

If in Seattle, Lamar Jackson would be in the absolute perfect offense for him to succeed. The Waldron/McVay offense led by average at best Jared Goff to the Super Bowl, and made Matthew Stafford a champion. The constant motion, power running, play-action heavy offense suit all of Jackson’s skills. His being on the field with Rashaad Penny or Kenneth Walker Jr. will easily be a top ten rushing offense, leaning into Pete Carroll’s philosophy.

The targets out wide for Jackson would be superior to anything he’s had in his career. Tyler Lockett and Metcalf may just be the most perfect receivers to mesh with Jackson. Metcalf can be a deep threat like Mark Andrews was but on steroids. Tyler Lockett has made a career dominating in deep balls and broken plays. He’d be what Baltimore was hoping Hollywood Brown was supposed to be.

Russell Wilson had an amazing career as a passer in Seattle, but the Hawks were at their peak when he was an elite runner. Jackson is not as good of a passer as Russ, and may never be, but that doesn’t mean Jackson can’t be great in Seattle. His speed and running ability are greater than anything prime Russ had, and being at least three inches taller, Jackson could take advantage of the middle of the field in ways Russ simply could not.