Widely believed to be one of the few teams with at least some question marks surrounding their immediate quarterback future, the Seahawks are hosting their first draft prospect at the position. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports (on Twitter) that Seattle is meeting with former Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder. 
It came out earlier this week that Ridder would be visiting the Seahawks as part of a busy schedule in that regard. He has already met with the Steelers and Panthers, two teams which have made their desire for a new signal-caller well known. He is the only QB prospect, Pelissero notes though, who is known to have sat down with Seattle.
The Seahawks have Drew Lock as their starter at present, after acquiring him in the Russell Wilson trade. While head coach Pete Carroll has publicly backed the former second-rounder, he has also made clear the team’s desire to bring back veteran backup Geno Smith.
Ridder is coming off an historic four-year career with the Bearcats. He complied a 44-6 record, leading the program to the College Football Playoff for the first time in its history. His production and contribution to the team’s success has ranked him amongst the top passers in this year’s draft class. While the ninth overall pick (which the team added during the Wilson trade) is seen as too rich for Ridder, their next selection at No. 40 would likely represent solid value if he were to remain on the board that long.
Much of Ridder’s ultimate destination will be determined, of course, by the urgency with which teams select the likes of Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett and Sam Howell. If the Seahawks have the opportunity to select him, they will have done their due diligence in the build-up to this month’s draft.
Only thing Seahawks should be hosting is my fist, in their face
Well I don’t know what you look like or how big you are, but I’m confident it would be fun to watch you fight all 53 Seattle Seahawks.
The towel boy would murder me
What a nightmare. I can’t believe Seattle chose this!
Making a trade up late in 1st round with KC or Cincy to get the 5th year on Ridder makes sense. Likely only need give up your 2nd and 4th rounder to move up to 30 or 31st pick.
Garbage. Seattle needs to fire Petey and Schneidy. They are a dumpster fire tandem. He is the worst GM in the league. Get a new owner too.
It’s a little late now. The time to fire them was before they traded the only franchise QB the franchise has ever had. No sense in firing them now.
8 yrs of Zorn
8 yrs of Kreig
10 yrs of Hasslebeck
10 yrs of Wilson
all franchise QB’s although obviously all not same results but to state Seattle never had any other franchise QBs is incorrect. Wilson may have been the best but not the only one they had. ( Personally I consider Moon to be a franchise QB even though he only had 2 yrs)
Those are not franchise QBs they are mistakes.
so what defines a franchise QB
A winning record for starters. And really, I am talking about a QB that is capable of winning a Super Bowl. That is why I said the only franchise QB that they have had. If they start Drew Lock for the next 8 years, does that make him a “franchise QB”?
Kreig and Hasselbeck had winning records..zorn literally had an expansion team. If you are good enough to be the starting QB for 8yrs it means you have signed several contracts to be brought back and thus a “franchise” QB. Wilson is by far the best QB they have ever had. To answer your question ..yes if Lock starts for 8 yrs straight he is a franchise QB. Matt Stafford had losing record with detroit..he wan’t a franchise QB? Dan Fouts had 1 win more than loses -so you are saying he would be a borderline franchise QB? I guess we will have to agree to disagree
A QB who finds a way to win. Jeff Goff was selected very high for a reason & even though he reached the SB, they thought it was all because of the system not the QB. Goff is a Franchise QB if surrounded by talent that suits his style. Detroit will find out this year. Tampa Bay won a SB with a HOF QB but they won with Trent Dilfer too. Raiders won with the “Snake Stabler” but also won with Jim Plunkett. If you can lead your team to consistent victories, you are a Franchise QB.
You’re a mistake