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New coach, new posters, same problems. No matter how Coach Macdonald handles the players on his new team, the success of the Seattle Seahawks will ultimately be judged in wins, nearly exclusively. Our ‘Hawks maintain a litany of questions on both sides of the interior line. They still have talent on offense, but with a new OC, how quickly will reality frame the scheme? We’ve hired a savant level defensive-minded coach (according to some peeps), but our D has been so stinking bad for a minute now. How much progress can Coach Macdonald make in a season or two? We won’t know for a minute. First gaze that we will get of the new staff and its philosophy is the upcoming NFL draft. This Thursday. Get ready. Read the links. Have fun.

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Seahawks News

Seahawks 2024 opponents (refresh) – Seaside Joe
How much different do Seahawks 2024 opponents look after free agency and heading into the draft? Seaside Joe 1875

Why Mike Macdonald removed old Seahawks murals from team facility – Seahawks Wire
Why Mike Macdonald removed old Seahawks murals from team facility

Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Interior of offensive line needs work – The Seattle Times
The Seahawks may have a new coach. It’s a question that the team hasn’t fully answered as the NFL draft approaches. After a few signings in free agency, the Seahawks appear to have a full depth chart of potential starters at each spot. The Seahawks have four possible starters on rookie contracts — tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas, guard Anthony Bradford and center Olu Oluwatimi.

The next Kyle Juszczyk? An interview with Washington tight end Jack Westover – Seahawks Draft Blog
In my latest draft series interview, I spoke to Washington’s talented tight end Jack Westover. We talked about a wide range of subjects and I’m sure you’ll enjoy our conversation — so please check it out. Also, don’t forget to watch my latest show on PuckSports which is available here.

Seattle Seahawks Draft: The smart pick, the fun pick, the wild card – Seattle Sports
With less than a week until the Seattle Seahawks are on the clock in the NFL Draft at No. 16, Stacy Rost looks at three possible directions.

Seattle Seahawks Draft Preview: Even with same GM, it’s new era – Seattle Sports
For the first time in 14 years, general manager John Schneider will be leaning on a new voice inside the Seattle Seahawks draft room.

Seahawks Insiders Podcast: NFL Draft Preview With Rob Rang – Seahawks.com
NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang joins the show to help fans get set for next week’s festivities.

Seahawks personnel execs: Discussing chain of command, draft strategy, trade options – The Athletic
Despite a new coaching staff, Seahawks decision-makers insist draft strategy and roster-building philosophies have not dramatically changed.

NFC West News

NFL Draft: Rams seen as team that could trade up in first round – Turf Show Times
It seems very possible that the Rams are a team that could move up in the draft. How much would a trade cost?

Terry McDonough’s lawyer speaks his mind about the Cardinals’ leadership under Michael Bidwill – Revenge of the Birds
Read the PFT reports and listen to Mike Caspino’s interview with Doug Franz and voice your opinions

49ers news: Brock Purdy finished fifth in the NFL in air yards on his TDs – Niners Nation
Another narrative that holds no weight for the San Francisco 49ers QB

Around The NFL

Russell Wilson throws out impressive first pitch at Pirates game – Larry Brown Sports
Russell Wilson was once a baseball prospect in addition to a football prospect and reminded everyone while throwing out a first pitch.

To fix roster woes, Patriots counting on new approach in first post-Bill Belichick NFL draft – USA Today
In their first draft without Bill Belichick at the helm since 1999, the Patriots are making a serious pivot to try to bring aboard top talent.

Lacking a definitive top prospect, the 2024 NFL Draft’s running back class could face a historically long wait – Yahoo Sports
An NFC GM suggested that as much as there is lacking star power at the top, there could be as many as “12 to 15” running backs drafted from the top of the second round to the end of the fourth.

Report: Bills putting 25 percent of team up for sale – NBC Sports
The Bills confirmed the Pegulas have hired investment bankers about a potential sale of a non-controlling, minority interest.

Seven clichés that show flaws in NFL draft trade-up process – ESPN
NFL general managers often pat themselves on the back for draft trade-ups, and they use similar quotes to do it. But they’re usually wrong.

Pat Tillman, his mom and the 20-year torment of a friendly fire death – ESPN
Twenty years after Pat Tillman’s death, his mom reflects on bad command decisions and false narratives.

2024 NFL Draft: When and how to watch league’s three-day event – NFL.com
The 2024 NFL Draft, which takes place in Detroit from April 25-27, promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Here’s a breakdown for when and how to catch all three days, as well as all the supplemental info you might need for this year’s e

2024 NFL Draft: All-Pros, Pro Bowlers and overachievers in this class – NFL.com
Will Brock Bowers be a top-five tight end at the NFL level in the near future? Bucky Brooks digs into the 2024 NFL Draft class to find All-Pro and Pro Bowl caliber prospects, along with five he sees as overachievers.

Ranking the most to least ideal QB-needy teams for NFL Draft’s top passers to land – The Athletic
Seven teams likely need new signal-callers but some offer a more QB-friendly situation for a newcomer to succeed.

Trey Lance, Cowboys’ 2024 fourth-round pick, looms large as big summer approaches – The Athletic
The Cowboys don’t have a fourth-round pick — but if you consider Trey Lance in that spot, it makes for an interesting conversation.

Better-Than Team for 2024 NFL Draft: Here are the prospects Pete Prisco likes more than scouts do – CBSSports.com
Utah do-it-all safety Sione Vaki captains Prisco’s 2024 Better-Than Team

2024 NFL Draft: 4 teams that should trade back | NFL Draft | PFF
A few teams are in great positions to recoup significant draft capital by trading back in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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