Seattle Seahawks: A dozen internal free agents to bring back for 2022
Ed Stein
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Unrestricted Free Agents – Offense
While the offensive free agents may not be as “sexy” as those on defense, these players are important parts of the team.
Ethan Pocic – C
It was a surprise in 2020 training camp when Ethan Pocic beat out Ben Finney to be Seattle’s starting center. Since then, he’s been a steady presence on the Seahawks offensive line, playing in 27 of 35 games. Pocic is a much better run blocker (11th ranked center by Pro Football Focus) than pass blocker, but facing Aaron Donald twice a season will affect any interior lineman’s numbers. In Pete Carrol’s system, run blocking is a premium.
Ethan Pocic (#77) has a motor. Watch him on this Flip 90 run to the left. Gets his hips all the way around the frontside edge rusher to slow him down and keep the hole gigantic. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/rxbltZLd5x
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) September 29, 2020
Kyle Fuller – C/G
Kyle Fuller isn’t at the top of this list; as a matter of fact, he’s close to the bottom of it. His value to the team is that he can play several positions and is relatively cheap. He’s not an All-Pro (far from it), but not everyone is destined for stardom, someone has to be a backup, and he does the job adequately when called on.
Adrian Peterson – RB
Adrian Peterson doesn’t have much left in the tank at this point in his Hall of Fame career. If he comes back to the Emerald City, he would likely be the third or fourth running back on the depth chart. That’s okay because, as the Seahawks found out, AP doesn’t have to play much to make an impact on the team. As he showed with Rashaad Penny, Peterson’s work ethic and preparation are a master class for NFL running backs.
Will Dissly – TE
Will Dissly is an above-average run blocker with good hands. Even though Gerald Everett stole some of his thunder in 2021, he’s still a valuable check-down receiver for Russell Wilson. After overcoming some serious injuries early in his career, Dissly produced well over the last two seasons with 45 receptions for 482 yards, 23 first downs, and 3 touchdowns. An even more important factor to his re-signing, head coach Pete Carroll likes him.
Another angle of the Will Dissly stiff arm pic.twitter.com/7cEQSFFptv
— Parker (@ParkerLewes) September 13, 2021