The Seattle Seahawks made quite the interesting move earlier this offseason when they traded for Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell. The move was one to bring in a backup, and Seattle has made that much clear by affirming Geno Smith as the starter.
However, there is a clear interest in Howell as a potential reclamation prospect. The former Commanders signal caller had 21 touchdowns against 21 interceptions last year, but showed plenty of flashes along the way – such as his 312 passing yard and three touchdown performance against the Seahawks last year.
Seattle’s general manager John Schneider was rather effusive in his praise of Howell. Per John Boyle at Seahawks.com, Schneider had this to say:
“He’s a football player, tough, square,” Schneider said. “I think you guys will find him to be kind of quiet, but our game (against Washington), he was super tough, super strong. He’s got a really cool upside… I love the way he plays the game.”
Boyle went on to elaborate how Schneider added that he “absolutely” could see Howell becoming a full-time starter again down the road.
Whether or not that road involves the Seahawks remains to be seen. Still, it should be noted Howell is younger than both 2024 NFL draft prospects Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix, but with two more years experience in the league.
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