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The Seattle Seahawks made their biggest splash during the 2025 NFL draft by selecting former Alabamaquarterback Jalen Milroe at No. 92 overall in the third round. Milroe is a dynamic dual-threat QB with developmental upside. It's safe to say the Seahawks are banking on his upside, so what are reasonable expectations for his rookie campaign?
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has already clarified that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak won't be using Milroe as a Taysom Hill-like gadget player. Seattle will attempt to develop Milroe into a long-term option at quarterback. While he could occasionally be fielded as a rushing threat, Macdonald and Kubiak will focus on helping him reach his performance ceiling behind the scenes.
Unless something goes incredibly wrong, there's no reason to believe Milroe will see extended action as a rookie. The Seahawks have Sam Darnold in the starting role, and they also signed Drew Lock to be the backup QB. Lock is a (ahem) "lock" to make the final 53-man roster after Schneider traded Sam Howell.
Instead, Milroe will focus on becoming a more well-rounded quarterback throughout rookie minicamp, OTAs, training camp, and the preseason. Milroe should play significant snaps during the exhibition, earning an opportunity to prove he's making progress. When the regular-season campaign arrives, perhaps we'll see his 4.3 speed make the occasional splash play, but that should be the height of your expectations.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Setting expectations for Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe
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What are expectations for Jalen Milroe's rookie season?
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has already clarified that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak won't be using Milroe as a Taysom Hill-like gadget player. Seattle will attempt to develop Milroe into a long-term option at quarterback. While he could occasionally be fielded as a rushing threat, Macdonald and Kubiak will focus on helping him reach his performance ceiling behind the scenes.
Unless something goes incredibly wrong, there's no reason to believe Milroe will see extended action as a rookie. The Seahawks have Sam Darnold in the starting role, and they also signed Drew Lock to be the backup QB. Lock is a (ahem) "lock" to make the final 53-man roster after Schneider traded Sam Howell.
Instead, Milroe will focus on becoming a more well-rounded quarterback throughout rookie minicamp, OTAs, training camp, and the preseason. Milroe should play significant snaps during the exhibition, earning an opportunity to prove he's making progress. When the regular-season campaign arrives, perhaps we'll see his 4.3 speed make the occasional splash play, but that should be the height of your expectations.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Setting expectations for Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe
Continue reading...
