Seahawks’ interest in top QBs is no smokescreen: ‘We’re always looking’
1 year, 8 months ago

Seahawks’ interest in top QBs is no smokescreen: ‘We’re always looking’

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Pete Carroll, John Schneider and several members of the Seahawks’ staff have been traveling across the country scouting draft prospects at their pro days with a focus on the quarterbacks, specifically. And we couldn’t afford him.” — Dugar, Michael-Shawn March 28, 2023 Schneider said that he also had a conversation with Smith and backup quarterback Drew Lock, who re-signed on a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, about the team’s plans at the position to ensure everyone understands there may be a highly touted quarterback prospect in the room with them this season. “Pete and I both had frank conversations with them and said, ‘We haven’t been in this spot for a long, long time so we can’t guarantee you that we won’t take a quarterback,'” Schneider said. “The four top guys, basically, they’re all completely different players,” Schneider said.

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Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss
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Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss

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RENTON, Wash. — That soft landing Mike Macdonald’s crew received to start his first season in charge of the Seattle Seahawks failed its first test. There’s context that goes with Seattle’s 42-29 loss to Detroit on Monday night considering the Seahawks were missing five key defensive players and lost another starter to injury during the first half. What needs help …

Seahawks enter a new era under coach Mike Macdonald looking to rejoin elite of the NFC
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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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Why the Packers will likely draft a QB even though they have Jordan Love
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the Packers will likely draft a QB even though they have Jordan Love

New York Times  

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

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New York Times  

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Seahawks 2024 offseason: Possible cuts, pending free agents, draft picks, more
11 months ago

Seahawks 2024 offseason: Possible cuts, pending free agents, draft picks, more

New York Times  

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1 year, 1 month ago

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1 year, 3 months ago

Lingering Seahawks questions: Will JSN be ready for Week 1? Who starts at CB?

New York Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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New York Times  

SEATTLE — If the Seattle Seahawks’ first preseason game was a showcase of the young guys, then the second contest, played Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field, was about the contributions — or lack thereof — from the players guaranteed to be on the field when the games count. Offense gets explosive Geno Smith and Seattle’s starting …

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Trade-ups for quarterbacks becoming more common in NFL
1 year, 8 months ago

Trade-ups for quarterbacks becoming more common in NFL

Associated Press  

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Seahawks mock draft: Home run swing at QB, 2 trades and reinforcing the trenches
1 year, 8 months ago

Seahawks mock draft: Home run swing at QB, 2 trades and reinforcing the trenches

New York Times  

The Seahawks roster has changed a bit since our last mock draft. Also since our last mock, coach Pete Carroll has accompanied general manager John Schneider and the highest-ranking members of Seattle’s scouting department on trips to see the pro day workouts of quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Seattle’s defensive scheme features light boxes, requiring the inside linebacker be fast and …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB

New York Times  

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Why Seahawks could keep Geno Smith … and still draft a quarterback early
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Seahawks could keep Geno Smith … and still draft a quarterback early

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Seahawks are still in the process of negotiating a new contract with Geno Smith. At the same time, Carroll and Schneider made it clear during separate media availabilities at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday afternoon that independent of Smith’s status with the team, Seattle is going to consider selecting a quarterback early in the draft. “We …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more

New York Times  

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Seahawks unexpected playoff spot validates offseason choices
1 year, 11 months ago

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Associated Press  

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The Seahawks are suddenly contenders … and they’re having a blast
2 years, 1 month ago

The Seahawks are suddenly contenders … and they’re having a blast

New York Times  

SEATTLE – Ryan Neal knew he shouldn’t have been on the field, but the Seahawks safety just couldn’t help himself. “That was just Ryan Neal being a pure dumbass, living in the moment, trying to make s— happen, knowing damn well I shouldn’t have been doing that,” Neal said with a laugh afterward. They’re corralling ball carriers in the backfield, …

Seahawks risers and fallers: Ugo Amadi keeps pace at nickel cornerback; tough night for Geno Smith
3 years, 4 months ago

Seahawks risers and fallers: Ugo Amadi keeps pace at nickel cornerback; tough night for Geno Smith

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The Seahawks played barely any starters in their 20-7 preseason loss to the Raiders on Saturday night. He came through in a big way.” FS/NCB Ugo Amadi Amadi started the game at free safety and nickel in Seattle’s sub packages, showcasing the versatility that makes him valuable to the team. Green on the first snap generated a …

Quality or quantity? Seahawks’ NFL Draft success contingent on front office mindset
3 years, 8 months ago

Quality or quantity? Seahawks’ NFL Draft success contingent on front office mindset

New York Times  

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider have become known for their ability to leave the NFL draft with more lottery tickets than they had upon entering. Because Seattle has had nine consecutive winning seasons since drafting Russell Wilson in 2012 and, as a result, has had picks in the back half of the first round each …

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