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Pre-Snap Reads 5/23: What can we learn from Seahawks OTAs?

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Seahawks News

What is the Seahawks greatest positional vulnerability? – Seaside Joe
Answering Super Joes questions on offense, defense, and MVP: Seaside Joe 1908

Geno Smith “very impressed” with new Seahawks coordinator Ryan Grubb’s offense – NBC Sports
Smith remains Seattle’s starting quarterback, but the coaching staff and playbook are different.

4 key Seahawks players who need to elevate their game in 2024 – Seahawks Wire
The Seattle Seahawks may have a lot of faith in themselves and their abilities. According to the early odds for each game this coming season, the Seahawks are only favorites in five of their 17 matchups. Consider us more bullish than the oddsmakers, because our week by week predictions for the 2024 season have them finishing at 9-8. Then again, there’s a reason why we are blogging about the Seahawks and those folks are getting paid by sportsbooks.

Seattle Seahawks Observations: What we saw at 1st open practice – Seattle Sports
Mike Salk of Seattle Sports was at the first open Seahawks OTA practice under new coach Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. He shares his takeaways.

The Seattle Seahawks position group most thrilled by new schemes – Seattle Sports
Ex-NFL QB Brock Huard explains why Seattle Seahawks D-linemen and pass rushers are most excited about the new coaching staff and schemes.

Building A Good Foundation & Other Things We Learned From Seahawks OTAs – Seahawks.com
News and notes from Day 2 of Seahawks organized team activities.

Takeaways From Seattle Seahawks OTA Practice #2 – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
In the process of learning new schemes on offense and defense, the mental game stands out as a top priority for the Seahawks with OTAs underway.

NFC West News

49ers schedule: Kyle Shanahan shares his thoughts on the rest differential – Niners Nation
Still, San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan did not want to make any excuses

49ers QB Brock Purdy Explains How He Has Improved Since Last Year – Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
At this time last year, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was rehabbing from elbow surgery. Now he’s leading his team through OTAs.

Podcast: Did Arizona Cardinals Make Right Move in OL Switch? – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals are moving Paris Johnson Jr. back to the left side – was it the right call?

Red Rain Podcast: Fantastic OTAs Heighten Question Marks about Marvin Harrison Jr. and Budda Baker – Revenge of the Birds
The turnout for the Cardinals’ OTAs has thus far been fantastic, led very passionately by the team leaders.

In this inaugural Red Rain Podcast episode that can be found in video format on YouTube…

Kyren Williams injury: Rams should have done more at RB this offseason – Turf Show Times
Injury to Kyren Williams proves that the Rams didn’t do enough to address its running back depth this offseason

Rams News: Sean McVay Explains Why Puka Nacua Will Have an Even Bigger Second Year – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
Head coach Sean McVay goes into why star Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua could have an even bigger second year in the NFL.

Around The NFL

Roger Goodell clarifies his comments on NFL expanding to 18-game schedule — and whether a change is imminent – Yahoo Sports
The league must collectively bargain schedule-length changes with the NFLPA. In other growth areas, such as the NFL’s growing international slate, financial concerns appear to routinely trump health considerations.

Lamar Jackson is shedding weight in his prime like past Super Bowl-winning QBs – Yahoo Sports
The difference now — in theory — is that Jackson should be more elusive when he’s running the ball or navigating the pocket, while also not wearing down late in games while pushing a higher tempo scheme.

Dispute emerges over Saints’ payments for Superdome upgrades – NBC Sports
A dispute has emerged in New Orleans over payments to be made by the Saints for upgrades at the Superdome.

Vikings roster: When will J.J. McCarthy, Khyree Jackson start? – ESPN
With the Vikings’ roster largely set, here are five observations at key positions, including quarterback and cornerback.

Panthers’ Bryce Young showing ‘swag’ after disastrous 2023 – ESPN
With a new coach and weapons at his disposal, Young is showing signs of progress at Panthers OTAs.

Biggest remaining offseason priority for each NFC team: Payday coming for Justin Jefferson, Cowboys stars? – NFL.com
Will the Vikings get a deal done with Justin Jefferson? Are the Cowboys going to extend any of their biggest stars? Kevin Patra examines the biggest remaining offseason priority for each NFC team ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Fantasy super nuggets + OTA hype train or smokescreen – NFL.com
Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones as they discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football.

Sando: The move from each NFL team’s offseason that I liked the most – The Athletic
The Chiefs’ and Ravens’ bets on aging stars made sense. Meanwhile, the Chargers, Cowboys and Commanders all improved their coaching staffs.

2024 NFL offensive infrastructure rankings: Chiefs continue their reign at the top, Texans take a giant leap – CBSSports.com
Our weighted grading system sizes up the offensive infrastructure of all 32 teams for 2024

PFF Quarterback Rankings: All 32 starters ahead of the 2024 NFL season | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
We rank all 32 starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2024 season, beginning with the obvious No. 1 player, Patrick Mahomes.

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