Why Drew Lock is about to take the Seahawks starting QB job for good

Field Gulls writer Michael Thompson argues that backup quarterback Drew Lock could permanently replace Sam Darnold as the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback. With Darnold sidelined by injury against the Arizona Cardinals following a poor team performance against the Chicago Bears, Thompson suggests Darnold may have been soft-benched due to lingering physical issues, declining pocket presence, and turnover struggles under offensive coordinator Brian Fleury.

Thompson highlights that Lock previously led Seattle to two victories this season, managing the offense cleanly with zero turnovers and strong connections to receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The writer contends that if Lock performs well against Arizona and Las Vegas, head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider will likely keep Lock as the starter permanently.