WATCH: Drew Lock explains number change, respect for Russell Wilson
Drew Lock has worn No. 3 for as long as football fans remember him. However, he won’t be doing so with the Seahawks, as the former Missouri Tigers quarterback revealed his respect for Russell Wilson won’t allow him to do so.
On Monday, Lock explained why No. 2 is the one he’ll be looking to build a legacy with in Seattle.
“As long as football goes on, Russell Wilson will be very special to this place. Very special to Seattle,” stated Lock. “I know what it takes to build a legacy. You wouldn’t go wear 18 in Indianapolis, you wouldn’t go wear 12 in Green Bay. It’s a sign of respect for him, from me, but also at the same time I want to write my own story here. I want to see what 2 does for us — I want to make that, me.
“You know, I don’t want to fight against Russell. He’s done so many great things for this place, and so many great things for the city of Seattle and the state of Washington. You know, I want 2 to be remembered as Drew Lock. Not 3 was Russell and Drew. I was 2 to be Drew. That’s just kind of been my mindset on it. I have the utmost respect for him, and that was kind of a move in showing that.”
The move is all class from Lock, who will be trying to replicate the impact Wilson had on the franchise. However, that’s a bar set sky-high — Wilson did so much for Seattle, both on and off the field.
Nevertheless, Drew Lock is getting a second chance with the Seahawks. Perhaps he’ll find more success with the NFC West franchise than he had with the Denver Broncos.
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The Seahawks trading away Russell Wilson earlier this week opened up a gaping hole at quarterback for the franchise. However, Seattle may not see it that way — the Seahawks are confident in the signal-caller they got in return from the Denver Broncos, Drew Lock.
“There’s a belief among some with Seattle that Lock’s issues in Denver were a byproduct of a revolving door of offensive coordinators and a defensive-minded coach,” stated Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “Lock is a ‘viable fallback option,’ in Seattle’s eyes.
“His three years in Denver strongly suggest the opposite. But with only Jacob Eason on the roster behind him and a fairly weak quarterback draft class, Lock could very well get another trial with the Seahawks.”
When the Broncos drafted Lock in the 2nd Round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the former Missouri star was expected to ascend into their quarterback of the future. However, that didn’t happen — Lock lost the starting job to veteran Teddy Bridgewater last season, and was shipped-out to Seattle for Wilson this off-season.
In his career, Drew Lock has amassed 4,740 yards passing and 25 passing touchdowns. However, he’s thrown 20 interceptions, and never has been able to put it all together. Still, his intangibles — a rocket arm and immense athleticism — gives the Seahawks reason to believe.