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Pre-Snap Reads 5/4: Recap of the first day of Seahawks’ rookie mini-camp

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First day of rookie mini-camp! Who’s excited? New players, free agents, draftees, and such gathered together for the first practice of the 2024 Seattle Seahawks season. Below, we have an array of observations from said gathering. Dive into the links and find out how some thing it went. More is in store for our squad. Hold on to your buts.

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Seahawks News

Seahawks draft grades but with a reasonable amount of time to judge – Seaside Joe
It’s time to give the Seahawks draft grades (for 2022 obviously): Seaside Joe 1889

Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy II signs contract on first day of minicamp – The Seattle Times
It then got better as he ventured up the stairs of the VMAC and a little while later signed his rookie contract. The contract includes a signing bonus of $8.516 million and base salaries that increase over the four years from $795,000 this season to $2.988 million in 2027. The Seahawks then can also enact an option for a fifth-year (or, the 2028 season) in spring of 2027.

New Seattle coach Mike Macdonald takes it all in during first day of Seahawks rookie minicamp | Sports | valdostadailytimes.com
New Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald went through his first true practice as a head coach with the start of rookie minicamp. The Seahawks have been in their offseason program

Rost: 3 things about Seattle Seahawks that stand out after draft – Seattle Sports
Stacy Rost breaks down a few things of interest we learned from two insiders and a college coach about the Seattle Seahawks after the draft.

Seattle Seahawks passing on Fautanu was ‘really good’ strategy – Seattle Sports
Pro Football Focus draft analyst Trevor Sikkema explains why the Seattle Seahawks made a good choice in taking Byron Murphy over Troy Fautanu.

First Day of Seahawks Rookie Minicamp Features ‘A Lot Of Cool Things’ For Rookies & New Coaching Staff – Seahawks.com
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald talks about the first day of rookie minicamp

What The Seahawks First Four Draft Picks Said After Their First Rookie Minicamp Practice – Seahawks.com
All of the Seahawks rookies, including draft picks and undrafted free agents, took the field for their first ever practice in a Seahawks jersey Friday afternoon.

5 Ways John Schneider, Seattle Seahawks Can Fix Salary Cap Predicament – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
While the Seahawks have a “tight” cap situation right now, John Schneider has several mechanisms he can use to rectify the problem in quick fashion. Which option is most likely?

NFC West News

49ers news: John Lynch reveals who led team to select QB Brock Purdy – Niners Nation
There were two specific people pounding the table for the 49ers to take Mr. Irrelevant.

Report: Marvin Harrison Jr. declines to sign NFLPA licensing deal as leverage for new Fanatics deal – NBC Sports
Eight nights ago, Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. held a jersey with his name on it.

Get to know the Arizona Cardinals 2024 undrafted free agents: Joe Shimko has been perfect as a long snapper – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals brought in a long snapper to compete with their veteran.

Podcast: Zaven Collins Decision + Marvin Harrison Jr. Number Talk – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
On this week’s episode of the All Cardinals podcast: Zaven Collins’ fifth year option and what number Marvin Harrison looks best in:

Rams GM speaks on chances of Aaron Donald comeback – Turf Show Times
Rams GM Les Snead commented on chances of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement

Rams News: LA’s Draft Strategy Diagnosed After Prolific 2024 Run – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The Horns had a deep draft, but also came under criticism for a controversial move.

Around The NFL

Notable change coming to ‘Monday Night Football’ TV schedule – Larry Brown Sports
A notable change is coming to the ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast schedule on ESPN and ABC next season

Rookie WR expectations post-NFL Draft: Just how good will Marvin Harrison Jr. be? – Yahoo Sports
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon lays out Year 1 expectations for the talented class of rookie wide receivers entering the 2024 season.

ESPN, NFL Network are believed to be closing in on a deal – NBC Sports
As NFLN slashes and burns, ESPN prepares to ride to the rescue.

Why Commanders selected Jayden Daniels No. 2 in NFL draft – ESPN
The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.?

Why the Ravens were stunned (and thrilled) to draft Nate Wiggins – ESPN
Baltimore never thought the corner would fall to it at No. 30, but the team now has what it thinks is the best defender in this year’s class.

Packers’ Alex McGough, former USFL MVP, moving from quarterback to wide receiver – NFL.com
Alex McGough has never taken an NFL regular-season snap at quarterback. Now he’ll attempt to crack a lineup at a different position. The second-year Packer is moving to wide receiver, head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed in his Friday news conference.

2024 NFL Draft: My five favorite hauls … and one head-scratching class – NFL.com
Bucky Brooks provides his five favorite classes from the 2024 NFL Draft, with a pair of divisions claiming two teams apiece. Plus, one haul that left our resident scout scratching his head.

Execs unfiltered on AFC’s Draft class: Should the Patriots have traded down? Thoughts on all 16 teams – The Athletic
Execs were split on the Pats choosing Drake Maye over a boatload of picks, and they had questions about the Raiders taking TE Brock Bowers.

What QB Bo Nix can do for the Denver Broncos | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
The Denver Broncos added Oregon quarterback Bo Nix at No. 12 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. He now gets to work under head coach Sean Payton.

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