Seattle Seahawks: Tight end Gerald Everett brings another dimension to offense
Arben Vogli
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The Seattle Seahawks found an unusual way to replace departed wide receiver David Moore’s production. They signed tight end Gerald Everett away from the rival L.A. Rams.
Last season the Seattle Seahawks had limited production from the tight end position with Greg Olsen. With him now retired, Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson didn’t seem like enough to compete in 2021. GM John Schneider pursued a more viable target for Russell Wilson.
If you can’t beat em’, sign em’ to a contract. So in that spirit, Schneider went out and signed Gerald Everett away from NFC West rivals, Los Angeles. The Seahawks spent the last four seasons trying to defend the athletic, play-making tight end, bringing him to the Emerald City made sense.
Coming off a healthy 2020 season, Everett had career highs in receptions (41) and yards (417) in 2020). He caught a career-high 66.1% of his targets while helping Los Angeles advance to the divisional round of the playoffs.
Everett’s deal is worth $6M, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The main plus here is that the Seahawks are getting a 6-3, 240-pound tight end who caught 127 passes for 1,389 yards and eight touchdowns during his four seasons with the Rams. Although his stats may not be as valuable as other tight ends, Everett has impressive athletic ability that can be tapped into with Wilson as his QB.
Replacing David Moore as a third option
David Moore recently departed to the Carolina Panthers on a two-year $7.45M deal. His production wasn’t the greatest, but for a third receiver, it also wasn’t the worst. The Seahawks currently sit with only three picks in the 2021 NFL Draft. A new third option had to come either from within the roster or via free agency. Signing Everett was a great move to replace Moore’s production. Being a hybrid receiver/tight end,
Everett’s catch radius, good hands, and route running are built for what Seattle wants to do with their offense. Another perk is his familiarity with Shane Waldron. The Seahawks’ new OC knows how to utilize Everett and his abilities in the middle of the field. Something that’s been missing since Jimmy Graham moved on. This is a major plus for the Seahawks.
Everett can also block
His presence on the offensive line last season helped the Rams finish 10th in the NFL in rushing while allowing just 23 sacks of Jared Goff. He can block well for the Seahawks in Waldron’s scheme. He is also very capable to chip and block edge defenders in the NFC West. Something the Seahawks haven’t been able to do for quite some time.
Everett’s arrival is surely a welcomed sight for quarterback Russell Wilson, whose future in Seattle has been a main topic of conversation over the past two months.
Ridiculous catch by Gerald Everett. Also, note the route running. Matt Milano is one of the better coverage linebackers in football and Everett got the best of him pic.twitter.com/F9DIJ6gnMr
— Parker (@ParkerLewes) March 18, 2021
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