Seahawks bring back J.R. Sweezy
Seahawks bring back J.R. Sweezy
Seaside Bonus: Seattle's offensive line could be 80-percent "new" players
Update: The Seahawks only added Sweezy to sign a one-day contract. Ignore any analysis ahead.
The Seattle Seahawks are doing the J.R. Sweezy tour again. As a PLATINUM PASS holder at Universal Studios-Hollywood, this reminds me of going on Transformers: The Ride for a third time.
I mean, sure, you could. It’s there and it’s included, so what’s the harm? But do I ever feel satisfied after Transformers: The Ride?
Transformers: No, I Do Not.
Sweezy last played for the Seahawks in 2018, getting 15 starts at left guard. He spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons as the right guard for the Arizona Cardinals, but hasn’t played regular season football since the end of that last campaign. Sweezy didn’t make the New Orleans Saints last year and was out of football for 2021.
That means that if Sweezy manages to beat out Gabe Jackson, Damien Lewis, and/or Phil Haynes for a starting role, that at least 40-percent of Seattle’s offensive line (including Austin Blythe) will be made up of veterans who were essentially benched/unwanted a year ago. And if the Seahawks start both rookie offensive tackles, one of whom is a lock, that would mean that 80-percent of Seattle’s offensive line will be comprised of players who were not NFL starters last season.
It seems like the only exceptions to that could be Lewis or Jackson, but what does signing Sweezy say about the health and quality of play for the Seahawks interior offensive line, according to Pete Carroll?
Jackson had offseason knee surgery, so that could be one cause for more insurance.
There’s also the matter of continuing to transition the offensive line towards one that better suits Andy Dickerson and Shane Waldron, as opposed to Mike Solari and Brian Schottenheimer. By 2023, and definitely by 2024, the Seahawks could have an entirely new set of interior starting offensive linemen.
And that probably won’t include Sweezy, but his signing on Friday indicates that the 2022 Seattle offensive line may have a place for him again.
Speaking of 2023: I am about to start another live stream podcast with Thad Wenatchee (@thadisrad) on YouTube. Watch here, send me your questions, and if you missed it, watch the replay!
According to Brady Henderson, this is a ceremonial signing to let Sweezy retire as a Seahawk.
Let's move Lewis to the right side and let Haynes play the left side. Who knows how long Haynes would last without injury. Lewis does need to move back to his original position. I will be happy if Jackson makes the team and won't be unhappy if he doesn't. Sweeny better have a good practice as he is signed for only one day. A lot to prove in one practice. Haha Sweezey is signed for one day so he can retire a Seahawk