As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for the 2022 NFL draft, the biggest topic surrounding the team is which quarterback they will either draft or acquire as their next franchise quarterback.
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for the 2022 NFL draft, the biggest topic surrounding the team is which quarterback they will either draft or acquire as their next franchise quarterback. The Seahawks currently hold the No.9 overall draft pick, which means they’re in good position to select one of the draft’s top quarterbacks. The only team ahead of Seattle in the NFL draft that needs a quarterback is the Carolina Panthers at No.6. While the Seahawks are in a good position to select the best — or at the very worst, the second-best quarterback prospect in the draft — one idea they need to rule out is acquiring Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. The 27-year-old quarterback is looking for a new home and the Seahawks have been ruled as the favorite by default, considering they’re the only franchise without a true starting quarterback. While that may be true, the Seahawks are better off moving forward without Mayfield. Is Mayfield a solid quarterback when healthy? Sure. He proved that during the 2020 season when he led a historically inept Browns franchise to their first playoff win in 26 years. According to Pro Football Focus, Mayfield posted an 81.6 offensive grade in 2020, ranking 14th among all starting quarterbacks. But he’s also a quarterback with extreme limitations and a limited ceiling.
