The Seattle Seahawks were in the market for a second quarterback to pair with Geno Smith. For the last two years, Drew Lock was the backup, but he signed with the New York Giants in free agency. This led many to believe the Seahawks would draft a quarterback, particularly Michael Penix Jr. who played at Washington and under current Seattle offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.

Instead, as he often does, John Schneider zigged when everyone thought he would zag. The Seahawks traded for another Washington quarterback, albeit the Washington on the east coast. Quarterback Sam Howell, after two years with the Commanders, was headed to the Pacific Northwest.

At age 24 and with the aforementioned two years experience in the NFL, Howell certainly comes with tantalizing potential. Last year was a mixed bag if I’ve ever seen one from a quarterback. Howell had 21 touchdowns against 21 interceptions on one of the worst teams in football. The Commanders cratered to 4-13 and allowed the most points by any team last season.

Still, Howell was not without his highlight reel. It is evident there is something Schneider sees. Whether this materializes in Seattle or elsewhere, it’s obvious that Howell was worth a second look.

You can see Sam Howell’s 2023 highlights here.

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