Seattle Seahawks: Big changes ahead in a 3-phase plan for the 2022 offseason
Phase 3
Now we get to the last portion of the offseason, the Seahawks post-June 1 transactions. First, they bring in TE Maxx Williams on a three-year, $18M deal. Williams is a reliable target and will have a shot to set career highs catching balls from Russ.
O-line help is next. Right tackle Morgan Moses gets a three-year deal with a void year. He costs the Seattle Seahawks $15M, including a $6M signing bonus, bringing his annual cap hit to a reasonable $5M. While the idea of replacing one former New York Jets RT with another is always iffy, Moses is solid and an immediate upgrade over Shell. His addition provides Walker and last year’s UDFA sensation Jack Curhan time to develop.
Seattle’s final signing is Justin Houston, a skilled pass rusher and someone who will be a solid addition to the Seahawks defensive line rotation. The veteran edge rusher gets a one-year, $6M deal.
Final analysis
In closing, the Seattle Seahawks let some valuable players leave but replaced them with some quality players and some young draft picks. I’m particularly excited to see how Tariq Woolen pans out. The stable of running backs is in good hands even if Penny doesn’t work out.
Once again, the offensive line gets reworked, but now it’s younger and more talented. It remains to be seen how all the new players mesh together, though. Additionally, the defense gets some needed upgrades. And the team picks up an accurate, younger, cheaper kicker.
Overall I’d say it was a very good offseason, and with Russ healthy, the Seattle Seahawks will be much improved. They could be even better if RW3 restructures his contract.
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These changes point to a postseason return and at least a shot at the Lombardi trophy. Let me know in the comments below what you think of my Seattle Seahawks plan or how you would do it differently. Until next time 12s. GO HAWKS!!!