"RENTON, Wash. -- Riq Woolen's costly miscues in the Seattle Seahawks' season-opening loss and the emergence of Josh Jobe have put the Pro Bowl cornerback's status as an every-down starter in question. "We'll see," coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday when asked if Woolen would start against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Earlier this week, Macdonald said Jobe is competing for more snaps after a "tremendous" Week 1 showing against the San Francisco 49ers."
"Woolen was tightly covering Pearsall after the receiver's double move, only to slow up when he appeared to misjudge the ball in the air. "I could have just played the ball better," Woolen told ESPN on Wednesday. "I ran the route for him, and I knew what type of route it was. I've just got to execute and attack the ball and not lose track of the ball.""
Riq Woolen misplayed two throws on the 49ers' game-winning drive, conceding a 45-yard completion to Ricky Pearsall and a decisive touchdown to Jake Tonges. Josh Jobe delivered a strong Week 1 showing and is competing for more snaps, creating a potential reduction in Woolen's role. Coaching staff expressed uncertainty about whether Woolen will start against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Woolen acknowledged he should have played the ball better and emphasized the need to attack the ball and execute. NFL Next Gen Stats show Woolen allowed three receptions on four targets for 73 yards and a touchdown as the nearest defender.
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