The Seahawks have a strong starting quarterback in Geno Smith, who has a relatively team-friendly contract considering his production. However, Smith’s age (33) and the arrival of a new head coach on the scene could mean that the team will look to replace him this offseason.
Our No. 1 choice there would be Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who led the nation in passing yards in 2023 and looks like he might be this year’s C.J. Stroud. Penix has sensational touch, accuracy and polish for a QB with his experience. This week he has been turning heads at the Senior Bowl. Here’s some of his best work in one-on-one drills.
Here are some of the best throws from Michael Penix Jr in 1 vs 1 and team period pic.twitter.com/GwaOS5vLl2
— Dustin Mosher (@Dustin_Mosher) February 1, 2024
Penix has also made some hair-raising throws in 11-on-11s.
QB Michael Penix with the nice throw to Michigan WR Roman Wilson #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/SkzdI598HL
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) January 30, 2024
Michael Penix Jr. finished Red Zone team drills with three TDs, highlighted by a back-of-the-end zone completion after breaking the pocket and nice anticipation on an Arches concept (great team effort pushing the back into the EZ)
Also scrambled vs quick pressure and seemed to… pic.twitter.com/w494f6fr5l
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) February 1, 2024
Every NFL team that doesn’t have Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow or Josh Allen should be interested in drafting a solid young QB, and Seattle may be more intrigued than most.
Yesterday we learned that the team is considering hiring Ryan Grubb as their offensive coordinator. He just called plays for Penix at Washington for two years before following Kalen DeBoer to Alabama.
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