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Seahawks News

Seahawks draft needs: Don’t say OL after latest signing – Seaside Joe
Adding Laken Tomlinson as a probable starter at guard, the Seahawks could say they have a full offensive line: Seaside Joe 1869

Tyler Lockett talks about new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald – Seahawks Wire
The Seattle Seahawks have a new man in charge for the first time since 2010: head coach Mike Macdonald. For the majority of the Seahawks players, he will be only the second head coach they’ve ever had in their careers. Such as wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who has been in Seattle ever since he was selected in the 2015 NFL draft. Lockett is now one of the veteran pillars of the Seahawks organization, and thus brings unique insight to this changing of the guard situation.

What style of lineman fits Seattle Seahawks OC Grubb’s scheme? – Seattle Sports
Brock Huard breaks down if new Seattle Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb and OL coach Scott Huff’s need a certain type of player up front.

Rob Rang’s Draft Preview: Seahawks Defense-Only 2024 Mock Draft – Seahawks.com
Draft analyst Rob Rang offers up a hypothetical defense-only seven-round mock draft for the Seahawks.

NFC West News

Rams have more draft capital than any year since they took Todd Gurley – Turf Show Times
The Rams are 10th in 2024 draft capital

2024 Arizona Cardinals draft preview – QBs, RBs, TEs – Revenge of the Birds
Jess and I talk about the quarterbacks, running backs and tight ends in the 2024 NFL Draft class.

49ers’ John Lynch, Chris Foerster on hand to scout Washington Huskies prospects | 49ers Webzone
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch and Offensive Line coach Chris Foerster were in Seattle on Saturday scouting prospects of the Washington Huskies. While Washin

Around The NFL

Saints add new quarterback behind Derek Carr – Larry Brown Sports
The New Orleans Saints have added a new quarterback behind current starter Derek Carr, they announced on Friday.

Former Colts QB Andrew Luck never considered returning to the NFL – Yahoo Sports
Andrew Luck returned to Indianapolis for a charity event, six years after he retired as the Colts quarterback. He says he’s never considered making a comeback to pro football.

Dion Dawkins: Stefon Diggs trade was a haymaker, but our window’s still open – NBC Sports
It’s been a little more than a week since the Bills traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans in a move that threw left tackle Dion Dawkins for a loop.

Saturday draft notes — Updated TEF scores, Darius Robinson, Vikings plans & a confirmed story from 2010 – Seahawks Draft Blog
Following all of the pro-days, data is now available for players who didn’t do all three tests (bench, vertical, broad) at the combine to produce a TEF score (measuring explosive traits). The formula was explained in our combine preview. Basically, a score over 3.00 determines an explosive testing result.

Could the Patriots trade the No. 3 draft pick in Round 1? – ESPN
Would the Patriots be willing to trade down for the right package? Plus, notes on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and New England’s top defenders.

Broncos need more than quarterback help in the draft – ESPN
Without a second-round pick, Denver has needs at wide receiver and tight end.

QB Jared Goff says being traded to Lions ‘was the greatest thing that ever happened to me’ – NFL.com
Jared Goff was sent off to the Detroit Lions in 2021 with low expectations, but looking back on it he’s pleased with how everything played out — both for his career and his development as a person.

2024 NFL Draft: Brock Bowers headlines 6 first-round wild cards; what is Michael Penix Jr.’s ceiling/floor? – NFL.com
Brock Bowers is widely viewed as one of the most talented prospects available in the 2024 NFL Draft. So why is he being mocked all over the board? Bucky Brooks takes a closer look at the Georgia tight end. Plus, five more first-round wild cards.

Evaluating top NFL Draft QBs with one advanced stat to love and one that will scare teams – The Athletic
Analytics are just one piece of the draft evaluation puzzle, but some stats tell us a lot about whether QBs are poised to thrive in NFL.

2024 NFL Draft: J.J. McCarthy worth the hype? Making case for, against taking rising QB prospect in top five – CBSSports.com
The Michigan quarterback has been skyrocketing up mock draft boards. Is it warranted?