Rookie QB Damian Sinclair was welcomed to the league with a brutal start.
The second play of the game (the first pass attempt by Sinclair) and OC Lester dials up trouble from long distance:
2-8-LVS27 (1Q: 14:27) Damian Sinclair pass was intended for WR Mason Conley and was intercepted by S Trey Barnikow at the SEA32. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Mason Conley.
After holding Seattle to a 3-and-out, Sinclair gets another chance following a false start and gets to throw it again:
1-15-LVS15 (1Q: 12:36) Play-Action. Damian Sinclair pass completed to RB Gilbert Narcisse for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Parrish. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SEA Owen Jurevicius on the LVS23.
Two passes, two turnovers - welcome to the CFL rookie!
Later in the 3rd quarter, Sinclair continues to show signs that his 7/35 rating may not be his epitaph, as the offense struggled to support the rookie all day:
3-6-LVS25 (3Q: 06:19) Damian Sinclair pass completed to WR Claude Kindley for 75 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Kindley gained 44 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Cristian Shea of Las Vegas was called for Offensive Holding.
Seattle's run defense is stout but we dropped a very winnable game in an effort to establish something at the QB position. Sinclair was statistically the better quarter back in the game and will continue to get more starts as the season progresses, hopefully leading to some much needed development and much needed higher draft pick.
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