Tarvaris Jackson has shown glimpses of what it takes to be an NFL quarterback, but his efforts are often overshadowed by poor timing and bad luck. Also not helping his cause: Backup Charlie Whitehurst outplayed him in the Seahawks' 20-7 loss to the Vikings. By the time Jackson made his way to the bench he was 11 of 21 for 75 yards and an interception while Whitehurst, after playing well last week, ended his night 14 of 19 for 97 yards and a touchdown. After the game, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll stood by Jackson, who he has already named the regular-season starter. “He was fighting for his life a little bit," Carroll said. "I thought he did some very good things, showed he could get out of trouble and save a play. I’m not in any way disappointed with what he did.†Carroll added that “We need to help [Jackson], we need to protect him better.†And he reiterated that there is no quarterback controversy. “I’m not in that mindset at all,†said Carroll, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. “I love that Charlie played well, and I think we need to give Tarvaris a chance to play well, too, with the guys around him. I felt like he was out there fighting for it and did a good job of competing.†Source: CBS Sports
He is most likely throwing the season in order to get Andrew Luck. Everyone knows specially vikings fans know that Tavaris Jackson plain out sucks
Anyone watch the game? I understand that Tarvaris is not NFL-starter material, but just like Hass last season, if you don't have two seconds to throw the ball before the heat is on you you're gonna suck.
