Coach Pete Carroll says the team continues to negotiate with Geno Smith, but they also have an ‘incredible’ chance to draft a young QB.
A blockbuster report from The Athetic alleges the now-Broncos QB asked ownership to fire the pair after the 2021 season.
The former All-Pro safety has played in just 25 of 50 games for Seattle since being acquired, but is still just 27 years old.
The recent new contract for kicker Jason Myers mostly locks down a special teams group that was one of the best in the NFL.
Barring more injuries, Seattle should enter 2023 with a trio of starting-caliber players at the safety position.
Seattle’s Kenneth Walker finishes 2nd in top offensive rookie voting and Tariq Woolen finishes 3rd for top defensive rookie.
Seattle’s merry-go-round since the Legion of Boom may be over with the emergence of young cornerstone pieces.
The position group underwent major change last season after the departure of Bobby Wagner and a shift in defensive scheme. The results were spotty.
Head coach Pete Carroll was frank in saying Seattle has to get ‘more dynamic’ up front before next season.
Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas provide a strong foundation for a position group that’s still a work in progress.
Seattle still hasn’t found a true threat behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
Seattle’s quality group is all under contract for 2023, but with an $18.087 million cap hit, fifth most in the NFL at the position.
Kenneth Walker emerged as a star as a rookie, but key pieces Rashaad Penny and Travis Homer will be unrestricted free agents.
The veteran had a breakout season in 2022, but is 32 years old and a pending free agent.
Offseason moves signaled a rebuild, but journeyman QB Geno Smith emerged as a star and led a young Seattle squad to a stunning run to the playoffs.
Seattle will most likely look to improve its defense, but could a QB jump into the mix?
The $21.1 million deal will make the Pro Bowler the 2nd-highest paid kicker in the NFL behind Baltimore’s Justin Tucker.
Seattle has a number of talented young players and the draft capital to add even more upside this offseason.
San Francisco scores 25 unanswered points in the second half and ends Seattle’s season.
Seattle is overmatched as its season comes to an end in the first round of the playoffs.
