Former Seahawks quarterback inching closer to starting job in 2024

The Seattle Seahawks should be set at quarterback for this season. The starter is going to be Geno Smith and Sam Howell is going to be his backup. If there was any doubt that would be different entering training camp, Smith has put an end to any discussion of a quarterback battle with his accuracy and clear grasp of new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb's offense.

In 2023, there were some 12s who wanted Smith replaced with then-backup Drew Lock. Because of an injury to Smith, some fans got their wish as Lock started two games. His first did not go well but he was also facing a very good San Francisco 49ers defense. In his second start, Lock appeared much more in control and threw a late touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Seattle beat the Philadelphia Eagles.

Lock was not guaranteed to be anything more than a backup again this year had he re-signed with the Seahawks. Instead, Lock chose to sign a one-year deal with the New York Giants in hopes he could beat out presumed starter Daniel Jones. Lock also made a but more with New York - $5 million - than he would have if he had stayed in Seattle.

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback inching closer to starting job in 2024

Lock might be getting his wish in New York, though, as the normally inaccurate Jones has apparently not started training camp in any better fashion. According to SNY's Connor Hughes (you might remember him from last season's spat with Jamal Adams), Jones has been so off that Lock should get QB1 reps.

Lock has also not been perfect, which should come as a relief to 12s because at least Seattle knew what they would get from Lock based on his performance last season and he appears to still be proving he would not have been real competition for Geno Smith in this year's training camp, but he has been better than Jones.

The truth is that Lock was a good teammate in his two years with Seattle. He and Smith got along so well that each cheered for the other while on the sidelines even though we knew Lock wanted Smith's job because Lock wanted a chance to be a long-term starter. Lock deserves good things to happen to him. Maybe he will take over for the Giants at QB1 this year and hopefully, he will do well.

Of course, should the Giants and Seahawks find their way into the postseason and play each other there, let's hope Lock is rotten. Otherwise, only good hopes for Drew Lock.

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