Sam Howell was the starting quarterback for the Commanders a year ago, but after leading the league in attempts, interceptions, and sacks, he is no longer on the team. Washington traded him to Seattle for a swap of picks, where he is now the backup to Geno Smith. Despite not being drafted by Seattle last month, Howell has expressed his willingness to compete and come to work every day. He respects Geno Smith’s talent and has learned a lot from him throughout his career.
Howell has reflected on his performance from last season and highlighted the importance of playing smarter and reducing mistakes. He acknowledges that he needs to improve in protecting the football and reducing costly mistakes. As a backup, Howell views this as an opportunity to sit, watch, and learn in order to be better prepared for his next chance as a starting quarterback. He plans to use his past experiences to improve his game while supporting Geno Smith and the team in any way he can.
