Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, October 14 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Gabe Jackson Joins 710 ESPN's "Wyman & Bob"
The last quarterback not named Russell Wilson to start a regular season game for the Seahawks was the late Tarvaris Jackson on a New Year's Day loss to the Cardinals in 2012. That will change this Sunday, with Geno Smith set to suit up as Wilson recovers from finger surgery. Smith will be making his first ever start with the Seahawks and his first in the NFL since 2017, when the New York Giants turned to Smith and ended then-Giants quarterback Eli Manning's streak of 210 consecutive starts.
Smith — a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft following a prolific career as a West Virginia Mountaineer — performed well in relief of Wilson last Thursday night, leading two scoring drives and nearly mounting a comeback win against the Rams. He showed command and looked more than comfortable within the offense, leading the team on a 98-yard touchdown drive in which he went 7-for-7 with 72 yards and the score immediately after entering the game.
On Wednesday, Seahawks right guard Gabe Jackson joined 710 ESPN's "Wyman & Bob" to discuss Smith's performance and how the game changes with a backup quarterback at the helm, how he's settling into life with the Seahawks, and more. You can read a few highlights below and listen to the full podcast segment here.
On what he learned being a member of a 3-13 Raiders team as a rookie in 2014:
"For one, I was young, so mentally it was a little rough. But knowing that I went through that and how to get through that, that's what helps down the road. Everything is not going to be the way you want it to go starting off, but you've got to find a way to persevere and keep building and keep getting better."
On if playing in the SEC in college prepared him for the NFL:
"Most definitely. I won't bash the other conferences and stuff like that, but I feel like the SEC is the closest thing to [the NFL]. A lot of guys that I played against, they were first-round picks. Even on my team, I practiced against Fletcher Cox. When I first got to the league, obviously you're going to have top-tier players who are apart from others, but some guys, I blocked them and was like, 'Okay, he's not even as good as this guy I practiced against.'"
On how the game changes with Geno Smith in for Russell Wilson:
"Blocking is blocking. No matter who is in, you've got to do your job. [Geno] did a great job stepping in and commanding the huddle. You could see the confidence in his eyes. It showed that he was ready to go … It was harder on him [not having reps throughout the week], but you couldn't see it. He didn't show any concerns about it and he just went out there and did what he had to do."
On what makes offensive line coach Mike Solari such a great teacher:
"He always knows great information to give us. It's never a week that we go into a game not knowing what we're going to get — exact looks. Sometimes a team will sprinkle in something that's a little different, but for the most part, we know exactly what they're going to do. We just have to go out there and get the job done."
Seahawks Launch New Gaming Club - Seahawks Sandbox
The Seattle Seahawks announced today the launch of a new gaming community – Seahawks Sandbox, which will feature a regular cadence of weekly tournaments and content for the 12s. The Seahawks are continuing their partnership with gaming platform provider Rival to formally establish the tournament side of this gaming community. Utilizing Rival technology, Seahawks Sandbox will be a destination for Seahawks fans to communicate, compete, and earn rewards points that can be used to redeem exclusive team merchandise and prizes.
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Poona Ford gives his take on why being a goalie for the Seattle Kraken may not work out so well for himself:
More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle with news and notes from Pete Carroll’s Wednesday press conference.
Also at Seahawks.com, Boyle with more on the roster moves the Seahawks made Wednesday.
ESPN's NFC West reporters evaluate the division and try to solve the quarterback quandaries of the Seahawks and 49ers.
The Seattle Times' Matt Calkins examines the Seahawks’ chances of seeing a defensive turnaround similar to last season’s.
710 ESPN's Jake Heaps looks at how DK Metcalf was able to get the better of Jalen Ramsey in Week 5.
Fantasy Insider Scott Engel identifies players to target on the waiver wire in the lead up to Week 6 of the 2021 season.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a catch and is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive back Deon Bush (26) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-14. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) warms up prior to playing the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) plays against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, left, tries to outrun Washington Football Team linebacker Cole Holcomb in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) plays an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. Smith came in while starting quarterback Russell Wilson had a hand injury evaluated. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (1) catches a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Anthony Averett (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) cuts back against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 44-20. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs' Darrel Williams in action durning an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (81) runs upfield during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 31-25 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) catches a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
