Back in June, Mike Macdonald left no room for confusion when he declared, “Sam’s our starting quarterback.” But when the Seattle skies lit up for the final preseason showdown, he made a bold pivot. Sam Darnold , the main man, was on the sidelines as rookie Jalen Milroe got the nod. That gamble didn’t exactly deliver what the Seahawks were hoping for.

Milroe threw for 148 yards, added a touchdown, and gave a glimpse of his athletic upside. Yet the shine wore off quickly once the ball security issues crept in. Three costly fumbles marred his outing in the 20-7 loss to the Packers . Macdonald didn’t sugarcoat it in the post-game presser, stressing that his rookie must make “taking care of the football” a top priority.

Even worse, the Packers’ defense feasted on the rookie,

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