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Lock credited Darnold for preparing him to succeed Sunday... When Darnold is ready to return, which could be as soon as next Sunday at Washington, he'll be the Seahawks' starting quarterback — as he should be.

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Darnold remains starter but injured; Lock credits him for preparation and mentorship.

Darnold is the Seahawks' starter but is currently injured. Lock credited Darnold for preparing him to succeed, meeting with him after a Thursday walk-through to discuss blitz pickups and protections. The source states 'Lock is better because of Darnold, and vice versa.' Darnold is expected to return as the starting quarterback when healthy, which could be as soon as the following Sunday at Washington. The source emphasizes this is not a quarterback competition or controversy.

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