The Seahawks coach, Pete Carroll, buried the lead on Friday night.
Almost two minutes had passed since Carroll began his introductory remarks in the post-game press conference when he declared Geno Smith the new starting quarterback. When former quarterback Russell Wilson visits the area with the Broncos, Smith will start the season's first game.
"He deserves it. Carroll declared, "He's got the job. "The timing was off for us with Drew" (Lock). He tried to get it, but he simply ran out of time. I make that plain.
Lock acquired COVID-19 days before the second preseason game he was supposed to start. Despite not getting the start, he played extensively in the final preseason game against the Cowboys on Friday night.
He completed three interceptions and one touchdown pass in nine possessions, as the Seahawks scored 20 points with Lock at the helm.
But it was obvious that Smith was in it to lose it the moment he re-signed with the Seahawks. With 34 career starts and two seasons as Wilson's backup, he has an advantage against Lock right away in the race.
Carroll praised Geno, saying he "knows our stuff, does it incredibly well, understands it, and commands everything that we're doing." He'll offer us the finest opportunity to play outstanding football right away.
After the team's 27-26 loss to the Cowboys, Carroll informed the group of his decision in the locker room.
It wasn't a significant response, Smith said. "Of course, I'm glad for the chance and thankful, but I still have a lot of work to do. I've always approached games to win them in mind. Although this is only the first stage, the goal is to succeed. None of this will matter if we don't go out and win the games we're expected to win.
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