Competition heats up for Seahawks backup quarterback role

SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 25: Quarterback Austin Davis #6 of the Seattle Seahawks drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs at CenturyLink Field on August 25, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The backup quarterback role is incredibly important considering no one ever wants to see them play. Here’s how the Seahawks situation is shaping up.

Technically I suppose that isn’t true. I’m sure all 12s would be happy to see the Seahawks backup quarterback come into a Seattle blowout midway through the fourth quarter. It’s not like we still have Dan McGwire on the bench, after all. But overall, the backup is the most important player you never want to see. In fact,…