Seahawks Triple Option

What DOMINO Effect Will Sam Darnold's INJURY Have on Seahawks' Quarterback Room?

Seahawks Triple Option

Show Notes

With a timeline still not clear for how long Sam Darnold may be sidelined by a glute injury, the Seahawks may or may not be in the market for extra quarterback help. Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang examine the latest update provided by the team on Darnold's status after a weekend to begin the recovery process, discuss which veteran signal callers could be potential fits to add to the quarterback room if needed, including former 49ers starter and current free agent Jimmy Garoppolo, and break down how things played out in the NFC West in Week 1.

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