Seahawks' Pete Carroll 'really happy' with QBs on roster despite not taking one in draft

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

The Seahawks remain confident in their quarterback room amid the post-Russell Wilson era of the franchise. 

Seattle seemed to be in a prime position to select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, especially with their depth chart consisting of Geno Smith, Drew Lock, and Jacob Eason. 

But they opted to pass on a signal-caller with their nine picks in the draft after trading Wilson to the Denver Broncos earlier this year. The team went offensive tackle in the first round and had the chance to select North Carolina’s Sam Howell at No. 109 overall, but they elected to grab cornerback Coby Bryant instead. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Coach Pete Carroll was asked about his team's quarterback situation on the final day of the draft Saturday. 

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after defeating the Detroit Lions 51-29 at Lumen Field on January 02, 2022, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

"We're always competing. That's all we know how to do around here. We're always checking out everything that's possible," Carroll told NFL Network host Rich Eisen during the broadcast. "Right now, really excited about seeing these guys for the first time, and we'll see what happens in the time to come. But we're always competing. We're always looking."

The team expects Smith and Lock to compete for the starting quarterback job, though Smith currently has the edge after the draft. 

Smith, 31, served as Wilson's backup over the past three seasons in Seattle, throwing for 702 yards, 5 touchdowns, and one interception in three starts last season. 

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith (7) before a