The Seattle Seahawks have a quarterback competition brewing this offseason between Drew Lock, Geno Smith and Jacob Eason. The coaching staff is watching the action carefully during OTAs but is hardly willing to name a starter just yet.
The Seahawks kick off mandatory minicamp next week when offensive coordinator Shane Waldron will get an even better look at the contenders.
“Those two guys (Lock and Smith) are doing a great job – obviously Jake is doing a great job as well coming along with those guys – trying to demonstrate that leadership ability,” Waldron said. “Whether it’s in the meetings, whether it’s out on the field and really doing a great job embracing the competition amongst themselves where they’re pushing each other to do a better job each and every day.”
Waldron is using this portion of the offseason to prepare the quarterbacks for the real competition later this summer when training camp begins.
“I think just the overall command of the position,” Waldron explained when asked what exactly would determine the winner. “Whoever gives us the best chance to win games. And right now it’s just a good learning opp, where we are in T-shirts and shorts for them to really build that foundation where they can go into training camp and put themselves in the best positions to compete.”
Seahawks mandatory minicamp will take place next Tuesday through Thursday.
