Seattle Seahawks: Roster as it stands heading into the Draft
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Running back (6)
Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer, Darwin Thompson, Josh Johnson
Analysis: This position group is extremely top-heavy and stressful. Carson and Penny are two beast running backs when healthy. How long they can remain healthy is the question.
Dallas and Homer are a nice change of pace backs but nothing special and should not be on the field for more than 10 plays combined. The team will use a day three draft pick on this position.
Quarterback (3)
Geno Smith, Drew Lock, Jacob Eason
Analysis: This group most definitely needs an upgrade, at least on paper. Don’t expect this year’s quarterback draft class to fill that void. Get your popcorn ready for the Lock v Geno battle.
Special Teams (3)
Michael Dickson, Tyler Ott, Jason Myers
Analysis: It’s debatable if the Seattle Seahawks choose to go with a rookie kicker over the veteran. Regardless, Myers is still one of the best kickers in the league. On the other hand, Myers counts $5M against the cap.
TWO PUNTS IN ONE PLAY?
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson got creative after his first attempt got blocked… and the play stood ?
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— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 8, 2021
Final Thoughts
From this exercise, what can 12s see?
The Seattle Seahawks need to address their cornerback and left tackle positions of the future with their first and second draft picks. It doesn’t matter which they select first; both positions are of need. There may be one exception.,
If a premier edge rusher like Kayvon Thibodeaux falls to them at nine. Then Seattle could change their plans. This year’s draft doesn’t offer up a ton of elite talent, but it will produce many quality players that sign at least their third NFL contract.
Also, there will be plenty of roster turnover between now and Week 1. Some of the position groups will shrink, and others will grow. The Seattle Seahawks may even retain an undrafted free agent or sign an impact player that gets cut by another team. For example, Tyrann Mathieu is currently without a team.
Would Seattle sign him to play a hybrid safety/corner/linebacker position? Maybe the Seahawks roll out a three safety lineup with Diggs and Mathieu on the backend and Adams up on the line. Wishful thinking, but there are still some veteran free agents who can contribute as NFL starters.
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