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[Off-season] Seattle Seahawks: Pete Carroll’s last chance?

The 2021 season has just ended, and from March 16, the 2022 campaign will open its doors. DNA of Sports therefore takes the opportunity to offer you an overview of the different franchises during the off-season. Which players to keep and cut? Which free agent to extend? Which rookies to watch? Here are some ideas, franchise by franchise. In the spotlight today, the Seattle Seahawks.

Backfire. After nine years of positive seasons punctuated by eight playoff appearances, a Lombardi trophy, a narrow Super Bowl loss, and 4 NFC West championship titles, the trio Russell Wilson (quarterback) – Pete Carroll (coach) – John Schneider (General Manager) had his first negative season this season (7-10). Rather than razing everything, Jody Allen, the owner, preferred to give Pete Carroll and John Schneider a chance. Other than the departure of defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., who was replaced internally by Clint Hurt, the Seahawks kept their coaches.

Still, the questions will accumulate around the future of Wilson, who was already announced as a starter last offseason. Beyond managing its main player, Carroll and Schneider’s ability to renew their formula will dictate the length of their future at the helm of the franchise.

The Tauliers

1.Russell Wilson?
2. Bobby Wagner?
3. DK Metcalf
4.Tyler Lockett
5. Jamal Adams

Difficult to see clearly in the workforce of the Seahawks so many players are free agents or at the end of the contract. Pillar of the defense for years, linebacker Bobby Wagner still has a year of contract but the franchise could save no less than 16 million by parting with him… an option all the more enviable since Jordyn Brooks, first round choice 2020 , is growing at an impressive rate. Behind him, Jamal Adams is currently far from making a profit from the two first-round picks spent to acquire him from the Jets, nor his record contract for a safety, especially since his shoulder injuries are worrying. Statutorily, he remains a leader.

On offense, Seattle can see it coming. The Lockett – Metcalf pair will be on the adventure, and they are always an ultra dangerous duo for any defense. It’s up to offensive coordinator Shane Waldron to do a better job of showcasing it.

Undesirables

–Jason Myers (K)

The Seahawks have so many free agents and available caps (about $40 million) that undesirables are rare. In defense, Kerry Hyder Jr. and Benson Mayowa certainly disappointed, but at 3 million each, they still have a chance.

The only real undesirable seems to be Jason Myers. With a painful 74% success rate on field goals and three failed conversions, Myers cost his team dearly in many games such as against the Saints (13-10 defeat after two missed field goals) or the Titans (loss in extra time after a failed conversion). The Seahawks could save 4 million by cutting him: if he does not accept a contract restructuring, he will probably not play in Seattle next year.

The summer man

Russell Wilson (QB) & John Schneider (General Manager)

The future of Russell Wilson will shake up the offseason. Despite his injury during the year, Wilson recalled at the end of the season that he was one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and franchises like the Bears, the Giants or the Saints will no doubt be ready to splurge for the to acquire. The Seahawks will not be sellers, but it may be difficult to retain him if he were to ask for a departure…

The best way to retain him will be to strengthen the team, starting with the offensive line. With the end of contract of many players in the line (Duane Brown on the left, Brandon Shell on the left, Ethan Pocic in the center) John Schneider has room to maneuver to perhaps finally protect his star.

The main free agents

1. Quandre Diggs (FS)
2. Duane Brown (LT)
3. Rashaad Penny (RB)
4. Gerald Everett (TE)
5. DJ Reed (BC)

Things are badly done for Seattle because a large part of the few satisfactions of this failed season are free to leave. First, Pro Bowl nominee Quandre Diggs is all-risk insurance behind. His injury could lower the score, but prolonging it could be expensive. Same observation for Rashaad Penny. After three and a half years of failed rookie contract and strewn with physical problems, the runner blew up the stats at the end of the season. Its potential is just as obvious as its fragility, which makes it a particularly difficult choice. DJ Reed was very effective at the right cornerback position, strengthening an otherwise very friable secondary.

Top 5 Needs

1. Cornerbacks
2. Defensive line
3. Offensive line
4. Running Backs
5. Tight ends

Last year, we discussed the following needs: 1. Offensive line 2. Defensive line 3. Cornerback 4. Running back 5. Quarterback. We very well could have put the same thing line by line a year later, a testament to the Seahawks’ failed offseason. The defensive line has certainly improved, thanks in particular to the good surprise Darrell Taylor (6.5 sacks), but the strategy of accumulating players has not worked. Carlos Dunlap (8.5 sacks, but the majority at the end of the season in games without stake) disappointed and a star reinforcement would not be too much.

At the cornerback position, it’s frequently asked questions. The Seahawks lined up a shovelful of different pairs, fired Akhello Witherspoon after the preseason and then Tre Flowers along the way. The only mini-satisfaction, DJ Reed, is a free agent. Otherwise, the Seahawks field only inexperienced players, and no player really capable of shutdown his opponent. Considering the talent within the NFC West, it is unacceptable.

In attack, protecting Russell Wilson is a necessity, especially since Duane Brown is free and seems to be showing his age.

Target

CJ Jackson (CB, Patriots)

It takes certainty in the Seattle backfield. With Jackson, the Seahawks would get their best outside corner since Sherman, giving them a solid base to stop giving their opponents free yards. Clint Hurtt, the new defensive coordinator, explained that he wanted to defend by advancing and more by retreating. With Jackson, he would have a first tool.

Other possibilities: Chandler Jones (DE), Trent Brown (RT)

New blood (draft)

Perrion Winfrey (DT, Oklahoma Sooner)

Very clever who can foresee a draft of John Schneider. Deprived of first pick because of the trade for Jamal Adams, the GM of the Seahawks will begin to choose with the number 41 (except exchange). Good news, however, this vintage has plenty of defensive linemen, which corresponds to one of Seattle’s great needs. Impressive in the Senior Bowl, Winfrey would be a good pick to beef up the interior of the Seahawks. He would allow Poona Ford to take the position of nose tackle to take care of putting on the pressure. His albatross wingspan would remind Seahawks fans of two players who hurt them: DeForest Buckner and Arik Armstead.

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