ESPN analyst Ryan Clark completely eviscerated Seahawks backup quarterback Drew Lock after Seattle’s 17-16 win against the Broncos on “Monday Night Football.”
During an appearance on “SportsCenter” with Scott Van Pelt after the game, Clark, who is a former Pro-Bowl safety, threw shade at Lock while making his case that Geno Smith should stay the team’s starting quarterback.
“Here’s what’s very important about this play,” Clark said, while highlighting Lock standing on the sidelines. “I want you all to look at this guy right here. That guy is Drew Lock. As long as Drew Lock is standing in that place [on the sidelines], because Geno Smith is playing very well, that’s the best case scenario for the Seattle Seahawks.”
Drew Lock of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Getty ImagesVan Pelt chimed in and asked, “How are you gonna do him that dirty? Come on, now.”
Clark replied, “I’m just saying, he’s doing a good job doing what he needs to be doing.”
Clark went out of his way to troll Lock, seeing as the 25-year-old quarterback didn’t play in Seattle’s season-opener and Smith’s strong performance cemented him as the starter. Lock landed with the Seahawks in March as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Russell Wilson to the Broncos.
Lock, a second-round pick by Denver in 2019, was limited in the preseason due to a bout with COVID-19.
Geno Smith of the Seattle Seahawks drops back during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022, in Seattle, Washington. Getty ImagesSmith was efficient in his first outing since taking over for Wilson, who was booed mercilessly in his return to Seattle. The former Jets quarterback completed 23 of 28 attempts for 195 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.
The 31-year-old Smith shined in the first half, going 17 of 18 for 164 yards.
The Seahawks head to San Fransisco to play the 49ers in Week 2.
