The cruelest thing in the world is getting what you wished for. Some Seahawks fans got a reminder of this yesterday. After starting quarterback Geno Smith went down with an elbow injury late in the third quarter, backup Drew Lock came into the game.
While Lock has a surplus of arm talent and natural athleticism, he hasn’t been able to put it all together at this level as of yet. In his brief action against the Rams, it became clear that he still has a long way to go in his development before he’s ready to start for an NFL team.
Observer Lock underthrowing Tyler Lockett on a go route, resulting in an easy interception for the DB, handing over possession to the Rams for what would be the game-winning scoring drive.
OH NO DREW LOCK pic.twitter.com/xsMobbedrn
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) November 20, 2023
The other throws that Lock made weren’t much better. He finished 2/6 for a total of three passing yards, a 2.8 passer rating and a 1.5 QBR.
Now those same Seattle fans who spent the last several weeks calling for Smith to be replaced by Lock are awfully quiet on social media. Instead, what we see is a torrent of harsh criticism for No. 2. Here’s what they’re saying on the hellsite.
Talk about how Drew Lock lost Seattle the game by trying to come in and raise his own damn personal stock
— IG- Lj_TheGenius (@LJ_TheGenius) November 20, 2023
For those 12s that think Drew Lock is the guy to replace Geno. No, I’m not bitter. 😂 pic.twitter.com/leoHigGAZn
— Petey P (@PeterSerr) November 20, 2023
In breaking news, Drew Lock turned out not to be the second coming of Curt Warner.
— Carl Feher (@CJ_Feher) November 20, 2023
it's funny how many people would consider someone like Drew Lock a high-end back up. comes in and immediately turns it over
— Luke (@LakeEffectBro) November 20, 2023
Always one of my favorite reads of the week.
Believe me, Ben we don’t want to see Drew Lock playing QB, either 😂
— 🦃 Chris Leeper 🥧 (@RoseBug_22) November 20, 2023
Why was drew lock even playing 🙄
— HalleNoBerry💫🌚 (@AyTrippyKhalifa) November 20, 2023
@Seahawks Time to kick (bleep)ing Drew Lock out of the team! I warned that he has been bad karma since he joined the Seahawks! I am right about him. He can't throw. He is no longer on the Seahawks team! He belongs to the pee-wee league! Period!
— Heath Goodall (@heath_goodall) November 20, 2023
Don’t speak too loud the “drew lock is the next Tom Brady” crowd might hear
— Kaeden 📸 (6-4) (@One_day52) November 20, 2023
The most accurate depiction of Drew Lock I’ve seen. If only he could be as good as Zach Wilson. pic.twitter.com/fpjJ63UEkW
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) November 20, 2023
Drew Lock isn't, wasn't, and won't be the answer. the blunders by coach Carroll are bunching up and there isn't going to be a Super Bowl for us any time soon Seahawks Sportsfans. Get a top collegiate qb,nurture, and fire away. 3 years minimum
— Guy H. Soares (@GuyHSoares1) November 20, 2023
I dare Pete Carroll to come out to the public and announce that Drew Lock is starting Thursday I’ll actually kill myself
— Ethan (@iiieaton_) November 20, 2023
People have confused my disappointment in Geno for a desire to see Drew Lock handed the reigns.
I assure those People, I do NOT desire this.
The Seahawks have their work cut out for them next year.
— Clawed Monet (@jackalspat) November 20, 2023
Let’s be honest. Once Drew Lock went in, the game was over.
— icyboi triill❄️ ✭ 7-3 ✭ (@adrian_wilbert) November 20, 2023
Well after watching the Seahawks, I feel justified in my position on Drew Lock.
— Jesse Orndorff (@JesseOrndorff) November 20, 2023
Atleast my Drew Lock takes are true 😭😭😭
— Alien👽 (@MVPSZN2021) November 20, 2023
Drew Lock sabotaged Genos helmet because he was getting paid under the table by the LA Rams to intentionally lose the game https://t.co/FYgbmsp3Xl pic.twitter.com/ZWALn5mj1w
— Jas🦅 (@DubhKeMarja) November 20, 2023
Are y’all willing to take drew lock back next offseason? We don’t want him anymore
— SeahawkProdz (@SeahawkProdz) November 20, 2023
Drew lock when he can’t stand on the side line and do nothing all game: pic.twitter.com/5JaTDRnSOk
— Him (@MrVooDoo07) November 20, 2023
OMG. #DrewLock sucks.
— ᴀᴀʀᴏɴᴊʜɪʟʟ 🤬 (@aaronjhill) November 20, 2023
Drew lock is a backup for a reason and the fact that he couldn’t beat geno for the starting job before the 2022 season should’ve already made that clear for our fanbase but apparently not
— Kenny (@24khucci) November 20, 2023
All I learned today is that Drew Lock sucks and shouldn’t be relied upon as a backup #Seahawks
— Simon Lopez (@musicandwaves) November 20, 2023
Drew Lock is not better than Geno.. Honestly once we lost Ken Walker things went downhill.. And this was a comment about this game and nothing further..
— Seattle's Very Own (@lonzellthe2nd) November 20, 2023
Drew Lock has been the league for 4 years and started for the Broncos and competed against Geno for QB1 in Seattle. He has had plenty of opportunities to prove himself. He doesn’t have it.
— Matthew (@MatthewADuke) November 20, 2023
Simply because Geno is a mediocre backup QB and will NEVER be a winner. He is not and will not be our future. And Drew Lock damn he's horribly pathetic 😒
— LCP MI ®️uben D. (@Ruben_LCP_MI) November 20, 2023
The only good thing that came out of today is that the Drew Lock fan club can shut up.
— OldMilk (@oldmilkmusic) November 20, 2023
8th blown lead this season. And sorry, but Drew Lock sucks, he's gotta go.
— Rattso 🐍 (@Rattso1968) November 20, 2023
When the Schefter “Geno Smith out for Thursday- Drew Lock starting” tweet hits the TL on Wednesday
— Nick (@seahawksnerd75) November 20, 2023
we are just fine at QB. we need a new backup drew lock is definitely not the answer. he went 3 straight three and outs and then a int.
— Bobby (@Yoshi_Fresh509) November 20, 2023
