\u201cJalen\u2019s going to start the game at quarterback. He\u2019s going to play the whole game. It\u2019s going to be awesome,\u201d Macdonald said of his third-round draft choice from Alabama<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cOur starters probably won\u2019t be out there. Matter of fact, they won\u2019t be.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter those guys, we\u2019ll go rock and roll, and let\u2019s go for a great football game. Let\u2019s go play our style of ball.\u201d<\/p>\n Milroe likely will be facing some starting Packers defensive players to begin the game. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said this week some or most of his starters will play Saturday<\/a>. He didn\u2019t specify if defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will be starting his regulars, though those in Green Bay around the team expect him to.<\/p>\n Macdonald and new Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak know what new starter Sam Darnold and veteran backup Drew Lock can do. They want to see Milroe play an entire game to gauge how he is progressing as an NFL quarterback.<\/p>\n They want to see him improve his biggest issue from the first two preseason games he\u2019s played the second halves of: managing the game. Milroe needs to improve getting the offense in and out of the huddle between plays, making the play calls and reading the defense pre-snap. Macdonald has said those are the issues coaches are working on with Milroe.<\/p>\n Quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko is going to call Milroe\u2019s plays Saturday. Kubiak will step back to evaluate.<\/p>\n The coaches want to see Milroe start an NFL game, make the adjustments on the sideline with Janocko and Kubiak after the first drive based on what the Packers defense is showing, then employ those changes in successive drives. The Seahawks want to see Milroe throwing off a drop back inside a pocket, run a 2-minute drill in a game instead of the practices he\u2019s done it. They want to see how he comes out of halftime employing more adjustments.<\/p>\n All the things an NFL quarterback must do to succeed.<\/p>\n Coaches and teammates have praised Milroe for his dogged work ethic. Kubiak said Milroe has been going through plays some days at 4:30 in the morning<\/a> to master Seattle\u2019s offensive playbook.<\/p>\n In training-camp practices he has improved his accuracy and timeliness throwing the ball since the start of rookie minicamp in May. Those were the biggest criticisms of his play at Alabama. He\u2019s completed 9 of 15 passes for 107 yards with one sack and a passer of 81.8 play this preseason, later in games against the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> and Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n Against the Chiefs Milroe ran four times for 16 yards, three times on scrambles after looking to pass. He had a 27-yard designed run around right end on a read-option play against the Raiders. \u201cThat\u2019s definitely a weapon that will be utilized now or even in the future against defenses,\u201d Milroe said \u201cYou know how much of a threat it is against defenses when you\u2019re able to throw and run.<\/p>\n \u201cNow the biggest thing is to keep on building and see every opportunity for us to get better,\u201d Milroe said.<\/p>\n It would take this Seahawks seasons going way wrong \u2014 Darnold and Lock being ineffective or hurt, or both \u2014 for Milroe to get this opportunity once the real season begins Sept. 7 against San Francisco.<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) looks on behind the offensive line during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lumen Field, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle.<\/p>\n Jalen Milroe \u201cTush Push\u201d?<\/p>\n Against the Chiefs Milroe showed some of what the Seahawks are planning to do with their rookie dual-threat QB this season, probably starting week one against the San Francisco 49ers Sept. 7.<\/p>\n Milroe replaced Darnold for one play with the starting offense last week against Kansas City on the game\u2019s opening drive. It was on third and short. The bullish, 216-pound Milroe ran a Philadelphia Eagles-style \u201cTush Push\u201d play with Milroe gaining 2 yards up the middle for a first down. \u201cLooked pretty good,\u201d Macdonald said.<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) scrambles during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lumen Field, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle.<\/p>\n The head coach said Milroe\u2019s cameo early against the Chiefs is the specialty package of plays the Seahawks are considering for him each game this season.<\/p>\n Milroe said he is ready for that role this season.<\/p>\n \u201cI know no matter what game plan it is, utilizing the passing game and the running game is going to be beneficial for us,\u201d the rookie QB said.<\/p>\n Specifically of Seattle possibly including the \u201cTush Push\u201d in a package of plays for Milroe this season, Macdonald said: \u201cIt could be. We\u2019ve already done it, so it\u2019s on tape (for the league to study). It\u2019s important to be able to get those converted in those short-yard situations. It\u2019s a good play right now.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s part of the reason we\u2019re doing it with him. You\u2019ve seen him. He\u2019s a strong person.\u201d<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) throws the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Seattle, Wash.<\/p>\n What does Macdonald want to see from Milroe in his entire game against the Packers Saturday?<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity for him to get great experience. All rookies, they need reps, they need experience, and Jalen was right there,\u201d the head coach said.<\/p>\n \u201cI know he\u2019s excited for the opportunity, and he\u2019s going to do a great job. Go out and operate the offense and go play ball the way you know how. And let\u2019s go.\u201d<\/p>\n Seahawks rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) runs off after a play during the third quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Seattle.<\/p>\n Uchenna Nwosu progressing<\/p>\n Outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu took another step in his progress back from offseason knee surgery.<\/p>\n He was in full pads for the start of the joint practice against the Packers, for the first time since last season. He did some individual position drills before practice began with defensive coordinator Aden Durde, then watched the scrimmaging against the Green Bay.<\/p>\n \u201cLooked great, felt great,\u201d Macdonald said. \u201cThis is the first time the guy\u2019s put on pads in almost a year, well, not almost a year, but since the season, so great first day back. 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