Jacob Eason has found his next job. After getting waived yesterday by the Colts, the quarterback has been claimed by the Seahawks, reports ESPN’s Brady Henderson (via Twitter).
The Seahawks have been sniffing around for some reinforcement at quarterback following Russell Wilson‘s placement on IR. Geno Smith will continue to sit atop the depth chart, and Eason will temporarily serve as his backup. Seattle is also rostering Jake Luton and Danny Etling on their practice squad.
Eason found himself on the outside looking in during his time in Indy. He was already the third-stringer QB behind Carson Wentz and Brett Hundley, and the team decided to move on from the 2020 fourth-round pick after activating 2021 sixth-round pick Sam Ehlinger from IR.
Eason had a breakout college campaign in 2019, completing 64.2 percent of his passes for 3,132 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions after transferring from Georgia to Washington. He made his NFL debut in Week 2, completing two of his five pass attempts for 25. He also tossed an interception.
I don’t know if Eason will ever be an NFL caliber starter, but he does have a big arm. Nobody throws the deep ball like Wilson, but Seattle does have two great deep ball receivers that would help Eason out if he ever does end up seeing the field.
Rodgers throws a better deep ball
Nope the only thing Rodgers throws better than Wilson is a pity party. Wilson does his more quietly and through others Rodgers is out in front making all the noise.
Don’t get me wrong I would take Rodgers arm if both were in their prime just never his pouty woah is me BS. Wilson is good for the team as a leader. You wonder how much Rodgers has held his team down with his moping and temper tantrums. Could they have won more SBs if he was a good leader? There is a good chance they would have.
Eason has a big arm – as have countless other NFL failures. The real story is that the Seahawks thought more of a 3rd string QB than they did of Cam Newton.
Eason makes sense in the fact he’s young, has a big arm and has shown glimpses in college.
He could be decent as a back up and for him this is probably a good spot. Sit behind Russell Wilson and learn, then if you ever get the chance to start in the future you’ll also have a decent team and weapons.