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Pre-Snap Reads 4/17: How are we feeling about Cooper DeJean?

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In Today’s Links: we’ve got pre-draft overview, draft previews, mock drafts, draft guides, draft priorities, and positional rankings. Not this Thursday, but next Thursday. Round One of the 2024 NFL Draft. Exciting, I dare say! With that in mind, how do we feel about our beloved Seattle Seahawks possibly taking another CB in the first round this year? Overkill, or just the right player for Coach Macdonald’s new scheme

Seahawks News

‘Positionless’ draft prospects make me nervous – Seaside Joe
Or why I’m not sold on Cooper DeJean to the Seahawks: Seaside Joe 1872

Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Safety could be a big need soon – The Seattle Times
Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams were expected starters, not only for 2023 but with each under contract through at least 2024. The Seahawks spent more than any team in the NFL on safeties in 2023 at more than $28 million. In a single transaction in early March the Seahawks cut Diggs and Adams. One replacement was already on hand — Julian Love, who spent last season as a rotational and backup player and fill-in starter when Adams was sidelined and will take over as a full-time starter.

Everything I think about the Seahawks and the 2024 NFL Draft with nine days to go – Seahawks Draft Blog
Here’s everything I think about the Seahawks and the 2024 draft with just over a week to go…

With Seattle Seahawks’ draft pick at 16, expect the unexpected – Seattle Sports
What are the Seattle Seahawks going to do at No. 16 in the 2024 NFL Draft? Stacy Rost shares her view after an interesting conversation.

Trend continues in Seattle Seahawks’ free agency approach – Seattle Sports
Former NFL linebacker Dave Wyman weighs in on a trend that’s emerged in the Seattle Seahawks’ approach to free agency this offseason.

Seahawks QBs: What’s next for Geno Smith, Sam Howell, draft – ESPN
Geno Smith is looking to improve under coach Mike Macdonald, but the pressure on him could intensify if Seahawks draft another QB.

2024 Seahawks Draft Preview – Wide Receivers – Seahawks.com
A look at where the Seahawks stand at receiver heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang’s top-ranked prospects at that position.

Seahawks need long-term answer at linebacker. These draft prospects might fit. – The Athletic
It’s a weak linebacker class, but there’s one player Mike Macdonald already knows well, along with some others who can cover or blitz.

NFC West News

Rams writers debate: Should L.A. draft a QB in 2024? – Turf Show Times
Whether it is Bo Nix, Michael Penix, or Spencer Rattler on day two, should Rams pick a QB?

Alaric Jackson and Ronnie Rivers Sign Tenders with Los Angeles Rams – Sports Illustrated News, Analysis, and More The Los Angeles Rams commenced their offseason program with two players, offensive lineman Alaric Jackson and running back Ronnie Rivers, signing their respective restricted and exclusive rights free agent tenders, the team announced on Monday.

Ex-Cardinals exec’s camp makes scathing accusation against team owner Michael Bidwill – Larry Brown Sports
A legal battle wages on between former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough and his previous employer.

2024 NFL Draft: Graham Barton could be the long-term answer at interior offensive line for the Arizona Cardinals – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals could use an long-term answer on the inside and the Duke prospect could be that.

49ers news: How an evolving NFL trend could impact the Niners soon – Niners Nation
The 49ers could be forced to move off one of their top skill position players.

Drafting a Cornerback in Round 1 Makes Sense for the 49ers – Sports Illustrated News, Analysis, and More Offensive line gets most of the attention when it comes to draft needs for the 49ers, but cornerback has just as strong of a case for them as well.

Around The NFL

How much will Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record influence NFL Draft? Why talent evaluators might care more than you think – Yahoo Sports
Ahead of next week’s NFL Draft, teams are debating: How much does the 40-yard dash actually translate to today’s game, and how much should they thus let it influence their draft boards?

2024 NFL draft: Matching quarterbacks to teams in Round 1 – ESPN.com
Pick your NFL team and your quarterback prospects, and we will grade the fit — and give the chances each pick could happen.

Cowboys VP Stephen Jones on roster: ‘We max out our salary cap’ – ESPN
Dallas executive vice president Stephen Jones defended his team’s dormancy in free agency by saying the team needs money to re-sign current stars.

Five pivotal slots in Round 1 that could change the direction of the 2024 NFL Draft – NFL.com
Could Les Snead and the Rams actually make their first selection in Round 1 since the Jared Goff draft in 2016? How will Kwesi Adofo-Mensah try to better the Vikings with the higher of their two first-round picks? Chad Reuter identifies five pivotal Day 1

NFL teams know the best way to draft, so why aren’t they doing it? – The Athletic
Only a few teams are curious enough to think differently, and even fewer are disciplined enough to act differently.

2024 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board: 17 WRs lead way; J.J. McCarthy sits at No. 25, just behind Michael Penix Jr. – CBSSports.com
There will be a run on QBs early in this draft and seven find their way into the Top 100

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