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Seahawks traded away DK Metcalf and Geno Smith as they reimagine their offense
There might not have been a more head scratching offseason across the NFL than that of the Seattle Seahawks.
On the surface it makes sense to swap a quarterback into his late 30’s for a younger, more physicality talented model. DK Metcalf isn’t a flavor of receiver that works for every team. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was Seattle’s primary pass catching option last year, which is why they sent the veteran to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Meanwhile the defense is growing more talented and multiple under second-year head coach Mike MacDonald. If the defense can take a step forward while the offense rebuilds on the fly, the Seahawks could be a surprisingly tough out in the NFC West arms race.
I appreciate the aggressiveness Seattle brought into the offseason; however, as the dust settles on all their moves, it’s tough to truly say if they are better overall in both the short and longer terms.
The Seahawks had ample mid-round draft capital after trading away Smith, Metcalf, and Howell. Selecting a guard in the first round doesn’t seem like a Seattle move; however, they must stabilize the pocket in order to get the most out of the Darnold signing.
Elijah Arroyo was on the clock when the Rams instead took TE Terrance Ferguson at 46th overall. This ties together these two players’ careers, and it will be interesting to see who makes a bigger impact.
Milroe and Horton are low-risk, high-reward picks. Milroe could give Seattle an off ramp from Darnold. Horton is talented but has battled injuries in recent seasons. There is playing time up for grabs if he get up to speed quickly.
