1. How does Jalen Milroe look in his first full game with the Seahawks?
Since the day the Seahawks selected Jalen Milroe in the third round of the 2025 draft, there has been a ton of intrigue about the former University of Alabama star. For starters, Milroe is an athletically gifted player with a big arm and blazing speed, always a tantalizing combination, and he also brings to the table the work ethic and charisma that makes him easy to root for. There is also, of course, the fact that the Seahawks had, prior to this year, selected only one quarterback, 2018 seventh-round pick Alex McGough since picking Russell Wilson in 2012, making a rookie quarterback with upside all the more intriguing to fans.
Unlike Wilson in 2012, Milroe isn't competing for a starting job as a rookie, Sam Darnold is firmly entrenched in that role, but he has all the makings of a player with a bright future. So with Macdonald announcing that Milroe will start and play the entire game, Seattle's rookie quarterback will have a great chance to shine. So far Milroe has played 53 of 134 offensive snaps through two games, completing nine of 15 pass attempts for 107 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing for 56 yards on eight carries. On Saturday with Darnold and Drew Lock both getting the day off, Milroe will get a whole game to show what he can do.
"Jalen's going to start the game at quarterback," Macdonald said. "He's going to play the whole game. It's going to be awesome.
"It's a great opportunity for him to get great experience. All rookies, they need reps, they need experience, and Jalen was right there. I know he's excited for the opportunity, and he's going to do a great job. Go out and operate the offense and go play ball the way you know how and let's go."