Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson won’t finish his career in Seattle
Opening the Kitchen
The two main reasons for RW3’s displeasure are the lack of protection and the modernization of the offense. Russ wants to play more of a pass-first or pass-friendly offense. With the Seahawks duo of wide receivers Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf at Russ’ disposal; understandably, he wants to get the ball in their hands.
As the phrase goes, Russ wants to cook. Too many times, he’s gets locked out of the kitchen by restaurant owner Carroll. The NFL has transitioned toward pass-first, open offenses. RW3 wants his opportunity to play in that type of system. Will new OC Shane Waldron’s offense be able to keep Wilson happy?
Offensive Line Help
So far, Seahawks General Manager John Schneider has been able to get by without investing heavy resources into the offensive line. That was due to Seattle’s offensive philosophy combined with Russ’ athletic ability.
Wilson can still scramble away from defenders to buy time or pick up yards. But at 32, it’s not what it once was. Therefore, Schneider needs to stop shopping at Dollar Tree for offensive line help.
To the GM’s credit, he’s made some good moves this offseason. Schneider re-signed starting center Ethan Pocic as well as depth pieces Cedric Ogbuehi and Jordan Simmons. Schneider’s biggest move to upgrade the O-line is trading a fifth-round pick to Las Vegas for guard Gabe Jackson.
The trio of Pocic, Jackson, and Damien Lewis gives Russ some much-needed interior protection. This is especially important when facing Aaron Donald with the Rams twice a season.
But there is still room for improvement. The division’s defensive lineman will be better in 2021 than it was in 2020. Nick Bosa returns healthy for the 49ers. The Rams retained Leonard Floyd as an edge rusher to compliment Donald. Finally, the Cardinals get Chandler Jones back from injury and pair him with recent acquisition JJ Watt.
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