T he Seattle Seahawks talked about drafting a quarterback before they needed one for so long that when they actually did it the news came as a shock. Over the years, general manag

Schneider spoke to Lock, who was on the team from 2022 to 2023 and is beginning his second stint this season. They also told Sam Howell, who was traded to Darnold's old team, the Minnesota Vikings, during the draft.

Drafting quarterbacks can be a delicate science, particularly when you've recently acquired someone else at the position.