I've read a couple reports suggesting Darnold is more dialed in this camp than last year's. Is this just confidence and familiarity with his surroundings, or is this something mechanical or process-related that may be an actual improvement?
I keep coming back to our OL as the most undervalued element of our 2026 team, but, is that just me being a homer? I keep starting and then abandoning the analysis to prove this out: that Seattle may have been an around-average OL in total (run+pass) up until the Rams loss, but then flipped a switch and was one of the best OL's in the league for the last 10 games including the playoffs. Meaning Walker's rise to prominence wasn't just Walker.
And of course if this was true and with all 5 starters coming back, plus Coach Benton, maybe the worry about our RB1 or our WR4 is less worrisome.
Peter Carrol was a defensive coach, highly respected, right? What are the differences in approach between Carrol and Mike MacDonald? Are there still successful coaches similar to Carrol? Are the other highly regarded defensive coaches today similar to MM? Is MM starting his own coaching branch? Who did he learn his coaching style from?
First, I just want to say thanks for all the great content. You have made the off-season fly by.
Second: What position do you feel is the most likely target for the Seahawks to try to add talent, either before the season starts or before the trade deadline? (Feel free to include the names of potential targets.)
Do the Seahawks, and specifically Mike Macdonald, place more stock on players' versatility than most teams/coaches around the league? Maybe I'm just a homer, but it seems like this is a MM thing, and a different approach to what Pete Carrol and JS tried to build. Who are the top 10 most versatile players on the roster, regardless of position on the depth chart? I think we can all agree on #1, as Nick Emmanwori will lineup at edge, outside corner, or anywhere in between, but who else is most successful at rotating positions within our schemes? Is it easier to pull this off with defensive players, or is this just the MM influence?
Yeah, the E-man gets the first vote. He could be a serviceable running back.
I'm beyond impressed that Leonard Williams (all 6'5" & 310 lbs of him) could be trusted to defend a pass. God help the poor WR that goes across the middle when the Big Cat is dropping back in coverage.
I so sincerely hope you're right, and I could see them being 20-0 at the end of the season, but I could also see 8-2 (Denver & KC) or even a super ugly three-week stretch, 7-3 (SF, Denver, & KC - or trade one of those guys for the Bears).
Not a question, but the Chicago version of the Coby Bryant story was worded in a funny way.
"Despite Seattle’s interest in retaining their 2022 fourth-round pick, Chicago ultimately signed Bryant to a three-year, $40 million contract..."
Makes it sound like Seattle tried super hard to keep Coby, but the mighty, mighty Bears won out in the end. Umm, no. Not exactly. You throw stupid money at him, and we'll draft Bud Clark.
I keep hearing our offense will feature new motions and other wrinkles not previously utilized. I don't have time to do all the leg work, but maybe you could help us see what might be coming down the line?
I am liking what Fleury can do if we field the heaviest Jumbo package in the League. 13 personnel with a healthy Arroyo out in the X position opens some creative run/pass options.
Takes our sad Red Zone game and redesigns it. Milroe also easily lobs very deep balls and is putting a touch on mid-level throws to Arroyo who can elevate up around 12 feet. Nobody can get there with him, short of interference.
I've read a couple reports suggesting Darnold is more dialed in this camp than last year's. Is this just confidence and familiarity with his surroundings, or is this something mechanical or process-related that may be an actual improvement?
Would you risk an NFC West ranking of the various position groups?
QB, RB/FB, WR, TE, OL, coaching
DL, ED, LB, S, CB, coaching
K, P, LS, coaching
Having learned from you, I imagine you'd do two rankings: of the starters, and of the full roster
I keep coming back to our OL as the most undervalued element of our 2026 team, but, is that just me being a homer? I keep starting and then abandoning the analysis to prove this out: that Seattle may have been an around-average OL in total (run+pass) up until the Rams loss, but then flipped a switch and was one of the best OL's in the league for the last 10 games including the playoffs. Meaning Walker's rise to prominence wasn't just Walker.
And of course if this was true and with all 5 starters coming back, plus Coach Benton, maybe the worry about our RB1 or our WR4 is less worrisome.
Is this the case or am I just overly optimistic?
Having absolutely nothing to do with the subject at hand, I just saw a funny title:
"After the embarrassment that was the Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, the AFC needs a bounce-back year in 2026."
If Seattle gets no respect, maybe NE & the AFC gets total disrespect. Bless their hearts.
Peter Carrol was a defensive coach, highly respected, right? What are the differences in approach between Carrol and Mike MacDonald? Are there still successful coaches similar to Carrol? Are the other highly regarded defensive coaches today similar to MM? Is MM starting his own coaching branch? Who did he learn his coaching style from?
Who do you think will be the most important player over the next few years? Witherspoon or Emmanwori? And can the Seahawks afford them both?
Not that anybody cares what I think, but the E-man, and yes.
How does the IOL pecking order look so far? Any stand out efforts in camp getting noticed? I hope someone steps up to separate from the pack.
First, I just want to say thanks for all the great content. You have made the off-season fly by.
Second: What position do you feel is the most likely target for the Seahawks to try to add talent, either before the season starts or before the trade deadline? (Feel free to include the names of potential targets.)
Do the Seahawks, and specifically Mike Macdonald, place more stock on players' versatility than most teams/coaches around the league? Maybe I'm just a homer, but it seems like this is a MM thing, and a different approach to what Pete Carrol and JS tried to build. Who are the top 10 most versatile players on the roster, regardless of position on the depth chart? I think we can all agree on #1, as Nick Emmanwori will lineup at edge, outside corner, or anywhere in between, but who else is most successful at rotating positions within our schemes? Is it easier to pull this off with defensive players, or is this just the MM influence?
Yeah, the E-man gets the first vote. He could be a serviceable running back.
I'm beyond impressed that Leonard Williams (all 6'5" & 310 lbs of him) could be trusted to defend a pass. God help the poor WR that goes across the middle when the Big Cat is dropping back in coverage.
I do have a question: Can SSJ tell us who he thinks are going to be the four best and four worst teams in each conference?
What do you predict the Seahawks win-loss will be by the time the reach their bye week? I believe, barring injuries, it's possible they will be 10-0.
I so sincerely hope you're right, and I could see them being 20-0 at the end of the season, but I could also see 8-2 (Denver & KC) or even a super ugly three-week stretch, 7-3 (SF, Denver, & KC - or trade one of those guys for the Bears).
Not a question, but the Chicago version of the Coby Bryant story was worded in a funny way.
"Despite Seattle’s interest in retaining their 2022 fourth-round pick, Chicago ultimately signed Bryant to a three-year, $40 million contract..."
Makes it sound like Seattle tried super hard to keep Coby, but the mighty, mighty Bears won out in the end. Umm, no. Not exactly. You throw stupid money at him, and we'll draft Bud Clark.
I keep hearing our offense will feature new motions and other wrinkles not previously utilized. I don't have time to do all the leg work, but maybe you could help us see what might be coming down the line?
Do you have any insight. ideas. or hopes about how the Seahawks might evolve schematically from last year?
What are your hottest takes about teams outside the NFC West?
I am liking what Fleury can do if we field the heaviest Jumbo package in the League. 13 personnel with a healthy Arroyo out in the X position opens some creative run/pass options.
Yeah! I LOVE watching heavy formation offenses—partially because it’s more likely the action stays within viewing range of the television cameras
Takes our sad Red Zone game and redesigns it. Milroe also easily lobs very deep balls and is putting a touch on mid-level throws to Arroyo who can elevate up around 12 feet. Nobody can get there with him, short of interference.