Seattle Seahawks: Aftermath of the March 2022 Purge
Last week, the Seattle Seahawks traded franchise icon, Russell Wilson, to Denver. Then released Bobby Wagner. Let’s assess the situation that the Seahawks are now in.
Last Tuesday, the city of Seattle and the Seattle Seahawks nation was rocked by the news that the team traded their franchise quarterback to Denver. Russell Wilson and a fourth-round draft pick went to Denver.
In return, the Seahawks got back three players, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, tight end Noah Fant, and quarterback Drew Lock. They also got a haul of good draft picks. Seattle received two first-round draft picks (number nine overall this year and one in 2023), two second-round draft picks (number 40 overall this year and one in 2023), and a fifth-round draft pick.
That’s quite the return for an aging quarterback. Then just as quick as Mike Tyson’s one-two combination, the Seattle Seahawks cut Bobby Wagner. That means the captains and leaders of the offense and defense are both gone. Just for good measure, there are rumors Seattle is shopping Tyler Lockett.
Quoting the great Vince Lombardi, “What the hell is going on out there?” For one, I can tell my colleagues that I’m right. I said if Wilson is traded, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Wagner and Lockett are also no longer members of the Seattle Seahawks.
Getting back to the aftermath of these huge moves, the Seattle Seahawks team needs changed drastically. They can add a quarterback and linebacker to go with their offensive line, defensive line, and cornerback needs.
Seahawks General Manager John Schneider’s grand plan hasn’t totally come into view yet. Seattle just opened up a bunch of cap space and acquired some very valuable draft capital. They can now be a bigger player in both free agency and the upcoming draft than they were at the beginning of March.
Their cap flexibility should make what they’re doing more of a reload and not a rebuild. If Schneider and Pete Carroll can navigate personnel smartly, they can be back in playoff and Super Bowl contention in no time.
Let’s assess all of this and see where the Seattle Seahawks stand.
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