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Year 1 of the Mike Macdonald era as head coach of the Seahawks produced a 10-win campaign but not a playoff berth. Changes on the sideline have been made, with Klint Kubiak now in place as offensive coordinator while the team contemplates its upcoming offseason moves.
General manager John Schneider has work to do in the near future for the Seahawks to achieve cap compliance. Once that happens, he and the front office will set out to improve a roster which proved to be lacking along the offensive line in particular in 2024. As Schneider’s comments on the matter demonstrate, there is a roadmap in place.
“We know exactly what our deficiencies are,” he said during an appearance on Seattle Sports’ John Schneider Show. “We can all see it, right? And we have a plan to address everything.”
With and without lead back Kenneth Walker in the lineup, the Seahawks struggled on the ground in 2024. The team finished 28th in the league in rushing, something which put added pressure on the passing attack. Seattle allowed 50 sacks, something which contributed to a drop in production on the part of quarterback Geno Smith and the team’s second straight failure to make the playoffs.
To no surprise, then, upgrading up front is widely seen as a top priority for the Seahawks. As Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times notes, offensive line is a very popular position for the team in mock drafts. With the No. 18 pick in April’s draft, Seattle will have the opportunity to add a starting-caliber guard or competition for right tackle Abraham Lucas, who has struggled with injuries each of the past two years. The draft will represent a prime opportunity to help address needs along the offensive and defensive lines, but Schneider cautioned that a lucrative free agent splash should not be expected.
“You can’t just throw money at something to fix it, to fix a perceived need,” he added. “We’ve made mistakes there in the past and we’re not try not to repeat the mistakes we made.”
Seattle is among the teams currently projected to be above the cap, but moves like releasing Tyler Lockett can be used to free up finances ahead of free agency. The coming months will be key for the Seahawks at the line of scrimmage in particular as they look to implement Schneider’s plan
