Pete Carroll: Drew Lock, Geno Smith ‘really impressive’ in Seahawks QB battle

The Seattle Seahawks appear to be surviving post-Russell Wilson.

Seattle’s head coach Pete Carroll informed reporters his two new quarterbacks, Drew Lock and Geno Smith, have “been actually spectacular” after the staff’s minicamp wrapped up earlier this month. 

Carroll added the 2 QBs “shared a ton of reps” through the three-day necessary session.

Pete Carroll
Pete Carroll
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“They give the impression of being in management,” Carroll informed reporters. “They’ve carried out a terrific job to this point.”

Drew Lock, who performed with the Broncos earlier than he was traded to Seattle for Russell Wilson this March, was inconsistent throughout his three years in Denver.

In the course of the previous two seasons of Lock’s profession, his file was 4-12. 

Drew Lock with the Broncos
Drew Lock with the Broncos
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Geno Smith, however, has been Wilson’s backup for the final three seasons. The previous Jets quarterback began to start with of his profession earlier than accidents made him lose his spot.

Smith bounced between two completely different groups – the Giants and Chargers –  on one yr offers earlier than ending up in Seattle.

Carroll, who helped morph the Seahawks into perennial playoff contenders through the 2010s, mentioned he’s assured in each Lock and Smith – at the least for this season. 

Geno Smith
Geno Smith
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The top coach will look to preseason video games to see which quarterback wins out the beginning job.

“The video games are going to be necessary, and all the things will probably be necessary,” Carroll mentioned. “It’s going to be an actual battle. It’s going to be actually an thrilling time for our staff, for these guys particularly, and for our folks watching. I’m pumped about it. I actually am.”

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