3 Observations from Seahawks Loss vs. Titans

The Seahawks opted to sit most of their key players for the game, but some of those who are anticipated to play a decent amount during the preseason got some run during the game.

The main players that helped the Seahawks win this bowl last season and are back for another run are ready to go. Seattle looked strong in the first quarter, going up 16-3 against Tennessee. While not every starter played, the Seahawks should feel confident in the group of players that were on the field during the first quarter.

"The things we said we wanted to improve on from last week, I think we did those things. So operation-wise just how we get in and out of the huddle, how we take the line, all those kind of before-the-play type of things that we wanted to improve on, I think we did, which is great," Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said postgame. 

"I thought we played physically. I thought we rushed the passer really well. It was good to see the run game get off a little bit in the first half. Be great to run it better in the second half. A lot of good things; a lot of good things."

Seahawks Shouldn't Regret Playing Bud Clark

Injuries are going to happen in a physical game like football. The Seahawks shouldn't feel regretful that rookie second-round pick Bud Clark played and hurt his ankle in the first quarter against the Titans.

Clark is a rookie, and he needs reps in order to get more comfortable with the speed of the NFL game. He won't get that entire league in the preseason, but after coming into the league with no professional experience, this is what the preseason is all about.

Clark is expected to miss multiple months with his broken ankle. He will still have the chance to learn alongside his teammates and hope to become a strong piece of the puzzle when the team needs him in the second half of the year.

Jalen Milroe Should Be Cut

While Jalen Milroe started off training camp on the right foot, the two preseason games he's participated in have proven that he is not on the level where he should be. The 2025 third-round pick is firmly third on the quarterback depth chart, and his performance against the Titans solidified that place.

Drew Locke performed very well, completing 12 of 14 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Milroe completed just six of 11 passes for 52 yards and a pair of interceptions.

"Me and Jalen have a lot of good talks. I think for him, the thing that I have experienced in my career is just continuing to find ways to get to the next play. Just clear your head no matter if it was your fault, somebody else's fault," Lock said postgame. "He does a great job of that. I think that's just the constant reminder that we play a special position where we always have the ball in our hands, so everybody is looking at us.

"It's also ten guys around us, and we all need to be on the same page and executing at the same level. Sometimes that doesn't happen. You learn lessons as a young quarterback, even as an old quarterback. I'm sure Sam (Darnold) learned lessons last year. It's about continuing to get better and moving on to the next play and perfecting your process."

The Seahawks are expected to carry Milroe on the 53-man roster during the season. With injuries to players like Clark and an offensive lineman, Mason Richmond, it might benefit Seattle to utilize that roster spot for someone who could contribute on special teams rather than a third quarterback who is likely going to be inactive during most games.