The Seahawks are at a crossroads heading towards the 2022 season. They can either stick with the combination of Drew Lock and Geno Smith at quarterback and take their chances on the 2023 class of QB prospects, or they can try to add a veteran with upside.
At this late hour there are only two names that are supposedly on the trade block: Jimmy Garoppolo of the 49ers and Baker Mayfield of the Browns. While Garoppolo would fit this offense his contract is a no-go and San Francisco won’t be dealing him to a division rival anyway. That probably makes Mayfield Seattle’s best chance to get an upgrade at QB before the season begins.
While Mayfield struggled a great deal last season there’s reason to believe he will bounce back with a change of scenery. For one thing, injuries played a huge role in his issues and a fully-healthy Mayfield would be better than what we saw last year by default.
