The Seattle Seahawks chose quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That was the same round that Seattle chose Russell Wilson in 2012, and Milroe was only the third quarterback taken by general manager John Schneider since 2010. Milroe should feel some pressure from that.
Entering the league, the quarterback had questions about his on-field play. He is a standout as a human being, universally praised for the respect he has for others and how he genuinely seems like a nice guy. He deserves good things to happen to him, but he also might have a fatal flaw as a QB.
The reason Milroe fell in the draft is that his mechanics weren't great, and he lacked high-end accuracy. He definitely had the raw speed to scare defenses in the open field, and a strong arm to make any throw needed, but he also could toss the ball into trouble too often.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe is still struggling with accuracy issues
Last season, former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak tried to fit Milroe into the game plan somehow. The quarterback saw action on three plays, and none of them worked. His final snap was in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a promising drive when Milroe moved to his left and tried to pitch the ball to running back Zach Charbonnet, but the timing was off.
The play resulted in a Seattle fumble that the Buccaneers recovered. The Seahawks would eventually lose by three points, and that drive could have been the reason why.
Milroe was likely tasked with improving his accuracy over the offseason, but in OTAs, the quarterback still struggled in that area. As a third-round draft pick, he does face expectations to eventually help the team. If he were a fifth-round choice or later, he might get more of a pass.
No doubt, the team would have loved to see Jalen Milroe come into late spring workouts with a better grasp on the fundamentals of his position, and the fact that he didn't implies that he can't. The Seattle Seahawks aren't likely to give up on Milroe quickly, but the situation will present itself eventually.
Expecting the Seahawks to adjust everything they do offensively to fit Milroe's elite skill as a runner would be asking too much. The offense is more successful with Sam Darnold dropping back traditionally. A Milroe offense would be too gimmicky and, therefore, likely limited.
The positive part is that Seattle still has veteran Drew Lock to back up Darnold, and Milroe isn't going to be forced to play. The second-year quarterback has a bit more time to improve. His time could be running out sooner rather than later, however.
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