The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up the preseason with a 9-9 tie with the Kansas City Chiefs. The contest was a defensive battle, with both sides making plays and the offenses struggling at times to keep up. As with all preseason games, there is overtime. The game ended on Jason Myers missed 52-yard field goal that sailed wide right.
“ I told the guys that it would have been nice to finish it with a win, but just the body of work we have been able to put together at this point, I just tip my hat to the guys,” said Head Coach Mike Macdonald. “ I’m very pleased with our efforts. The spirit of our team, our leadership on our team, and there’ll be an interesting couple of days here as we figure out how we’re gonna start the season, but excited to get going and start working on our week one process,” added Macdonald.
Several players made a case for themselves to make the roster and move up on the depth chart. Going into the game, several position battles were up for grabs. Here are the players who moved the needle forward in their favor.
JALEN MILROE SHOW GROWTH
Milroe started his second preseason as a Seahawk and was scheduled to play the whole game. Knowing he was the man from start to finish had a calming effect on Milroe. He was poised and calm in his pocket presence and went through his progression.
” They had a lot of trust in me to play the whole game so I was able to generate some rhythm. I am thankful to Mike, Mr. Schneider (John), for the opportunity they gave me,” said Milroe after the game.
Give credit to offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. Play calling was dynamic and attacking, which played to Milroe’s strength. He showed poise throwing from his own end zone, and he tucked the ball under his arm and scrambled on several occasions. His signature play, marked by poise, decisiveness, and accuracy, was his 40-yard completion to Cody White while standing in his own end zone.
“ You know, something when the coach caught it, I was excited. I knew we had the right look and could take a chance on Cody,’ was great.” He did a really good job running the route.”
More importantly, when under pressure, he threw the ball away without incurring an intentional grounding penalty. The tough touchdown pass to Nic Vannett showed his maturity in reading progressions in pressure situations
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“He was decisive in his reads and execution of the play. He showed tremendous growth today,’ said Macdonald. In this league, you cannot drop your quarterback 50 times and do that to your offensive line. I liked our ability to throw the ball tonight with moving Jalen around and throwing without just dropping back”
CORNERBACK COMPETITION CONTINUES
With starters Josh Jobe and Devon Witherspoon on the sidelines, all eyes were on the third cornerback position.
Newly signed cornerback Trevon Diggs wasted no time in seizing the moment. The former Cowboy and Packer was a Pro Bowler in 2022 and a first-team All-Pro in 2021 before injuries derailed him. A free agent after being released by the Packers in January, General Manager John Schneider signed him on August 19th. Ten days after the signing, Diggs played in his first preseason game and recorded an interception.
In addition to the interception, Diggs had a tackle and pass defense. Diggs did not play in the second half.
“ You put the work in, you know, you can reap the benefits of it. “It’s been just a blessing to be a part of the Seahawks and just getting this opportunity and making sure that I make the most of it,’ said Diggs after the game. You know, I haven’t played in, what, seven months since I put on equipment, and just being able to fly around and go against someone else after just two practices felt great.”
When asked about his health, which plagued him over the last two seasons, Diggs says he is fully healthy and ready to do whatever it takes to help the team win.
You know, I’m healthy, I’m ready. Um, you need me to play receiver; I’ll play wide receiver, you know? Whatever I can do to help them win, this team win, I’ll do it.
NEHEMIAH PRITCHETT
Prichett is the other cornerback who was battling for the third cornerback position. Early on in training camp, Prichett looked as if he was a lock for the third DB position. Macdonald and DC Aden Durde must not have been totally sold on Prichett. The signing of Terrion Arnold and Diggs showed the coaching staff was looking for more competition and depth a cornerback position. Pritchett made several plays while in coverage at the goal line in the second quarter.
Pritchett had perfect coverage on 2nd and 6 from the 6-yard line, forcing KC quarterback Garrett Nessmeier to throw an incomplete pass. On the next play, Nessmeier tested Pritchett, who calmly knocked the ball away, forcing a field goal try.
CROWDED RECEIVERS ROOM
The unfortunate season-ending injury to Jake Bobo opened up another position at wide receiver. Montorie Foster Jr, Emmanuel Henderson, Cody White, Ricky White, and Rashad Rochelle are all in the mix. Foster has had an outstanding camp, with Cody White and Emmanuel Henderson nipping at his heels. White cemented his position on the depth chart with three receptions for 69 yards.
After a quiet first half with zero receptions, Emmanuel Henderson had a strong second half in which he hauled in three passes for 58 yards. Foster had just 1 reception for 13 yards.
The Seahawks are required to submit their 53-man roster on Sunday by 3:00 pm PST. The waiver claim deadline is Monday (11 a.m. PST). The team will establish its 16-player practice roster on Monday afternoon.
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