The Seattle Seahawks have made a move that will bring some familiarity and comfort to their quarterback room. The team has signed former Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock to serve as a backup to starter Russell Wilson.
Lock, who was the Broncos’ second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, was released by Denver earlier this month after the team signed veteran Teddy Bridgewater. Lock had started 17 games for the Broncos over the last two seasons, but he struggled with turnovers and inconsistency.
The Seahawks are hoping that the familiarity and comfort of a familiar situation will help Lock get back on track. Lock will be reunited with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, who was his quarterbacks coach in Denver last season. Waldron has already worked with Lock on his footwork and mechanics, and he should be able to help him continue to develop as a quarterback.
The Seahawks also have a history of developing quarterbacks. Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and the team has had success with backups like Matt Hasselbeck and Tarvaris Jackson in the past. Lock should benefit from being around Wilson and learning from him on a daily basis.
Lock will also have the opportunity to compete for the backup job with Geno Smith, who re-signed with the team this offseason. Smith has been in the league since 2013 and has started 33 games, so he should provide some competition for Lock.
Overall, the signing of Lock is a smart move for the Seahawks. He should benefit from the familiarity and comfort of a familiar situation, and he should be able to learn from Wilson and compete with Smith for the backup job. It will be interesting to see how Lock develops in Seattle this season.
