Making the case for Tyler Huntley as the Seahawks QB of the future

An MVP’s apprentice

Being the backup to a former NFL MVP quarterback can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, you get to watch and learn from some of the best to ever play the game. On the other hand, you’re watching, and likely never playing.

That was the case for the former Utah Utes star until week 13 of his second season in the league when Lamar Jackson’s ankle injury would force the young QB to become the starter for the rest of the season, minus one missed start due to being on the Covid/Reserve list.

While no one is comparing Tyler Huntley to Lamar Jackson, Baltimore did have a backup that could mimic a lot of what makes Jackson special. With a heavily injured and depleted squad, Tyler Huntley gave everything he could to help keep the Ravens in the playoff picture. While the Raven would go 1-3 during his starts, you could make the case that Huntley was the best player on the field for the Ravens.

In his lone win, Huntley led the Ravens to a game-winning drive in the final seconds at Chicago. It wasn’t a pretty game, but he stepped up and came through when it mattered most. He looked like a serviceable quarterback in a Week 14 loss to the Browns. Lamar Jackson injured his ankle in that game, and Huntley stormed the Ravens back, throwing for 270 yards and a touchdown, before ultimately falling 22-24.

In week 15 against eventual MVP Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, Huntley looked like a star. He threw for only 215 yards, but also scrambled for 70 yards, and had four combined touchdowns. He looked like Lamar Jackson out there, and he almost pulled off the huge upset, losing 30-31.

It was a small sample size, but considering the lack of talent around Huntley, you couldn’t help but think about what this could look like for a full season.