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Pre-Snap Reads 4/18: One week until the 2024 NFL Draft

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In Today’s Links: ahem, another mock draft (one of the motherlode variety); thoughts on said draft, as it pertains to our Seattle Seahawks; Leonard Williams and a fresh start with a new coaching staff and scheme; possible fits at safety.. and much, much more. Enjoy the links below. Be kind. Hang loose. Just a week left until the draft.

Seahawks News

Join: Seaside Joe reader mock draft – Seaside Joe
Want to join Seaside Joe for a group mock draft tonight?

Seahawks, Leonard Williams relishing fresh start under Mike Macdonald – The Seattle Times
When defensive lineman Leonard Williams joined the Seahawks last October, one of the first things he noticed walking into the building at the VMAC was a hallway leading to the locker room that was lined with large photos of great moments from the team’s past. Like Carroll and all of those players, those images are gone, papered over as part of a redecorating of the VMAC that is part of a larger re-imagining of the team following the dismissal of Carroll and the hiring of coach Mike Macdonald.

My thoughts on Dane Brugler’s seven round mock draft – Seahawks Draft Blog
I haven’t commented on mock drafts this year, mainly because most of them have had the same player at #16. Dane Brugler’s latest in the Athletic follows suit. However, I think his seven round mock today is interesting and worth a post. He did about as good a job as can be expected in terms of projecting a realistic haul for the Seahawks.

Salk: The Seattle Seahawks’ perfect fit in draft isn’t who you think – Seattle Sports
O-line, defensive tackle and QB all make sense for the Seattle Seahawks to draft at No. 16. So why is Mike Salk all-in on edge Jared Verse?

Seahawks Working With “A Sense Of Urgency Right Now” In First Offseason Under Mike Macdonald – Seahawks.com
After a week of offseason workouts, players are excited about what they’ve seen from Mike Macdonald and the rest of the new Seahawks coaching staff.

Under Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks have new needs at safety. Who might fit? – The Athletic
The Seahawks are in a new era at safety, saying goodbye to two Pro Bowlers and looking for something different at the position.

NFC West News

2024 NFL Draft: Cooper DeJean offers the Arizona Cardinals a versatile playmaker in the secondary – Revenge of the Birds
The Iowa defensive back would be a welcomed addition to the Arizona Cardinals secondary.

49ers news: Is safety an underrated position of need? – Niners Nation
The 49ers have a number of positions to address in the draft, and safety should be one of them.

Rams 2024 draft: What are LA’s options if trading down from pick 19? – Turf Show Times
By now you’ve heard the names LA is connected with at #19, but what happens if they move down the draft order?

Around The NFL

Chargers sign another former Ravens player – Larry Brown Sports
The Los Angeles Chargers continue to add players from the Harbaugh tree and are signing free agent running back JK Dobbins to a 1-year deal.

NFL Draft: In an ultra-deep offensive line class, take your pick from a variety of styles – Yahoo Sports
Not only are there a ton of great offensive line prospects in this draft, teams can target all kinds of different players at a every position up front.

Report: Walt Anderson stepping down as NFL senior V.P. of officiating – NBC Sports
The NFL is in search of a new senior vice president of officiating.

Inside Bill Belichick’s failed offseason job hunt – ESPN
As the NFL has moved on from this year’s firing-and-hiring cycle, two questions remain: Why is Bill Belichick suddenly and seemingly unemployable? And will he coach again?

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: NFL draft preview — running backs, tight ends – NFL.com
Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are joined by LaQuan Jones to discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football.

Move the Sticks: Daniel Jeremiah’s 2024 NFL Draft media call – NFL.com
Daniel Jeremiah is back with a special new episode.

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks – The Athletic
How will this year’s NFL Draft play out? Here’s one guess at every pick, across all seven rounds.

Top 15 first-round values of the last 10 NFL Drafts: Mike Evans among stars to outperform their draft position – CBSSports.com
A look at players who went later than they should have in Round 1

2024 NFL Draft: Highest-graded edge defender in every category | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
Mason Cameron reveals the highest-graded edge defender in every category for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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