Pre-Snap Reads 4/29: Coach Macdonald might be Seattle’s most important pick this year

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Seahawks News

Disappearing Godfather: What went wrong with Pete Carroll? – Seaside Joe
The Seahawks want to start over on defense but it won’t all happen in one offseason: Seaside Joe 1884

Dave Boling: ‘Wizard’ head coach Mike Macdonald is Seattle’s most important young prospect as draft concludes – The Spokesman-Review
This young prospect seems promising, even if somewhat light on experience and new to his position. This newcomer’s ability to fill the role of a departed veteran will be more crucial to the success of the Seattle Seahawks in coming years than any player drafted this week. The workings of rookie head coach Mike Macdonald received extended public exposure during the NFL …

Video: HawkBlogger draft roundtable on the 2024 class – Seahawks Draft Blog
If you missed my early look at the 2025 draft, be sure to check it out by clicking here. I run through some names to study this summer ahead of next year.

Seattle Seahawks’ draft class brings wealth of college experience – Seattle Sports
There was an overwhelming theme that came with each of the eight picks in the first Seattle Seahawks draft with coach Mike Macdonald.

Seahawks Insiders Podcast: Breaking Down The 2024 Seahawks Draft Class – Seahawks.com
NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang joins John Boyle to recap the weekend, where the Seahawks made eight picks.

Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports – The Athletic
Everything you need to know about the Seahawks’ 2024 draft class can be found right here.

Seattle Seahawks CB DJ James: ‘Ready To Play Whatever Position They Need’ – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
The newest member of the Seattle Seahawks’ secondary could be a Swiss Army Knife kind of player.

NFC West News

Rams could have as many as 8 new starters on defense after draft – Turf Show Times
Between Tre’Davious White in free agency and Jared Verse in the draft, the L.A. Rams are coming back new

Cardinals’ Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft: Planned to Perfection by Monti and Dave – Revenge of the Birds
Cardinals have developed great rapport with each one of their picks and were elated to seem on the board

49ers left without succession plan at OT after 2024 NFL Draft – Niners Nation
The 49ers didn’t take a single offensive tackle in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Around The NFL

Eagles bolster offensive line with signing of former first-round pick – Larry Brown Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly bolstering their offensive line with the signing of a former first-round draft pick.

2024 NFL Draft grades: In AFC, Patriots’ rebuild worthy of A-, Chiefs’ dynasty plans impressive and Broncos get a D – Yahoo Sports
Among the marks: Worst grade in the conference belongs to Denver. Meanwhile, defending champion Kansas City has reason to smile. Again.

John Ross will participate in Eagles rookie minicamp on tryout basis – NBC Sports
John Ross still wants his legacy to be something more than being the last guy drafted before Patrick Mahomes.

Why Dolphins took Chop Robinson No. 21 in NFL draft – ESPN
Miami can’t get enough pass-rushers after seeing their top three suffer season-ending injuries in 2023.

Joe Milton ready to compete in crowded Patriots QB room, says position switch ‘will never happen’ – NFL.com
Speaking after being drafted by the New England Patriots on Saturday, former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton discussed joining a crowded quarterback room and not wanting to change positions.

Mike Tomlin excited about Steelers’ mindset: ‘We as a collective have some questions to answer’ – NFL.com
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is encouraged by the prove-it mindset of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Pittsburgh added a number of value picks in the draft to help them achieve such goals.

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players – The Athletic
First-rounders are on this list, but we also have a kicker, punter, a player from the CFL and Coleman, who had great coat-shopping advice.

Prisco’s NFL Draft 2024 grades for all 32 teams, including best and worst picks: Commanders receive only A+ – CBSSports.com
Pete Prisco hands out grades to every team for their 2024 NFL Draft class