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 physical enough to play in space against the pass and take on offensive linemen against the run. But a team like Seattle, which needs a developmental nose tackle while Bryan Mone recovers from an ACL tear, could use Clark’s presence in the middle. pic.twitter.com/kXhwRjrtgv — Jim Nagy August 11, 2022 Tucker was tough for defensive backs to stick with at the Senior Bowl, showcasing the type of shiftiness that has been missing from Seattle’s receivers since Doug Baldwin retired ahead of the 2019 season.

Team Clark Round Richardson Run Seattle Seahawks Need Player Pounds Pick Brown Draft Jaguars Tucker Bush Sanders Wagner Mock Benton This Scenario Mock Draft  seahawks  team  player  swing  richardson  need  pick  mock  qb  pounds  draft  trades  trenches  reinforcing  round  hes  run  seattle

History of this topic

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle

New York Times  

We published our first Minnesota Vikings mock draft two months ago. This mock draft leans into what might happen if Minnesota is unable to trade up, or if head coach Kevin O’Connell prefers a quarterback option who might be available at a later pick. Add him alongside a proven run stuffer in Harrison Phillips, and pair his penetration ability with …

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers filled several holes in free agency but created a rather large one by trading two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants. 1 spot last year, the Panthers traded their first-round pick this year to the Chicago Bears, who will pick first overall as a result of Carolina’s 2-15 record …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs A dramatic NFL Conference Championship Weekend wrapped Sunday night with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers headed to Super Bowl LVIII. Here’s an updated guess at how Round 1 might play out: Williams should hold pole position in every mock draft until we …

Seahawks find their way to 6-3 despite flaws and inconsistency
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks find their way to 6-3 despite flaws and inconsistency

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The season is far enough along to just accept this is the way it’s going to be for the Seattle Seahawks. We won at the end of the day, but we got to be better still,” defensive end Dre’Mont Jones said after Sunday’s 29-26 win over Washington. And then those changed to cheers in the second half …

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more
1 year, 1 month ago

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more

New York Times  

Geno Smith entered the Week 8 matchup with the Cleveland Browns hoping to play a clean, mistake-free game. “We’re one of the best teams in football if we play right.” Assessing on Monday after watching the film, coach Pete Carroll said, “He did great at the beginning and the end, and in the middle, we weren’t as clean.” Smith led …

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising
1 year, 3 months ago

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Through two games, the Seattle Seahawks seem to have found a solution to their most glaring weakness from a season ago: defending the run. And the D-line, they’ve been great as far as stopping the run this year.” 🚨🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man podcast 🚨🚨 Big-time Bounce Back: • How Bobby set the tone at practice • Unflappable vets, …

Lingering Seahawks questions: Will JSN be ready for Week 1? Who starts at CB?
1 year, 3 months ago

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

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks assembled 15 members of their 16-man practice squad Wednesday, bringing the roster a step closer to what it will look like against the Rams on Sept. 10. JSN did some stuff on the practice field today pic.twitter.com/KPHEqmPMvk — Dugar, Michael-Shawn August 29, 2023 “He’s doing remarkably well,” Carroll said. • #MoreBobo • fixed run …

Seahawks OTAs: Five position battles to watch, including cornerback and center
1 year, 7 months ago

Seahawks OTAs: Five position battles to watch, including cornerback and center

New York Times  

The next phase of Seattle’s offseason program isn’t mandatory, so don’t be surprised if a few of the team’s notable players aren’t in attendance at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Monday afternoon. During rookie minicamp, coach Pete Carroll said that although safety Jamal Adams and inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks are doing well, they’re not expected to attend organized team …

Seahawks take Witherspoon at No. 5, Smith-Njigba at No. 20
1 year, 7 months ago

Seahawks take Witherspoon at No. 5, Smith-Njigba at No. 20

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — When the first round ended, the Seattle Seahawks had nabbed the top-rated cornerback, the top-rated wide receiver, and didn’t do any wheeling and dealing of trades with either of their first-round picks. Most believed Seattle — holding the highest draft pick in the long tenure of general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll — would go …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1

New York Times  

With the 2023 NFL Draft set to get underway Thursday, the timing was right to get our beat writers together one last time to see how they’d represent the team they cover with their first selection. New coach Shane Steichen’s track record with QBs — most recently Eagles dual-threat superstar Jalen Hurts — gives the team confidence that he can …

Anthony Richardson’s potential fit with the Seahawks: Could they take him at No. 5?
1 year, 8 months ago

Anthony Richardson’s potential fit with the Seahawks: Could they take him at No. 5?

New York Times  

John Schneider knew not to say too much when asked his thoughts after watching quarterback Anthony Richardson perform at Florida’s pro day on March 30. “It’s a good opportunity,” Tice said, “especially if a guy like Anthony Richardson is there.” Richardson is the most polarizing of the top four quarterback prospects. “Run-to-run, run-to-pass, mike IDs, redirecting protections, package plays, without …

Seahawks draft scenarios: What if Will Anderson, Jalen Carter aren’t options at No. 5?
1 year, 8 months ago

Seahawks draft scenarios: What if Will Anderson, Jalen Carter aren’t options at No. 5?

New York Times  

Because the Seahawks so often pick near the back end of the first round, trying to anticipate how the board will fall by the time they’re on the clock with their first selection has been tough. 3 prospect on The Athletic’s big board of the top 100 prospects: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who fits exactly what Seattle needs. As …

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 …

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB
1 year, 9 months ago

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

New York Times  

The Seahawks use the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to answer questions they have about prospects based on earlier evaluations. GO DEEPER Seahawks mock draft 1.0: 2 trades, 3 first-round picks and a boatload of talent added On Feb. 21, Seattle re-signed right guard Phil Haynes to a one-year, $4 million deal and fullback/linebacker Nick Bellore to a two-year contract …

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 …

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

Seahawks unexpected playoff spot validates offseason choices

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Ten months to the day the Seattle Seahawks entered the next chapter of their history, they qualified for the playoffs in a season where pundits believed they would be in the league’s basement. And on Jan. 8, 2023, with once cast-off QB Geno Smith at the helm, the Seahawks found themselves back in the postseason through 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 …

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades
3 years, 9 months ago

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades

New York Times  

Buckle up, because it’s about to get wild in the NFL. 114 overall 2022 first-round pick 2022 fourth-round pick Carolina Panthers — Zach Wilson, QB, BYU Our Panthers beat writer, Joseph Person, predicted last week that Deshaun Watson would be the Panthers’ Week 1 starter. 4 overall 2022 third-round pick Atlanta Falcons — Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State It always …

Discover Related