Pre-Snap Reads 10/16: Seahawks offseason additions seem to be paying off

Pre-Snap Reads 10/16: Seahawks offseason additions seem to be paying off
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In Today’s Links: the last days of Kenneth Walker IV (?), Nick Emmanwori is PFF royalty, trade targets for our Seattle Seahawks, if they make a trade; and of course, a game preview with the bois at the Sea Hawkers Podcast. Plus, a little bit more. Dive into the links and prepare. Monday night can’t come soon enough. Thanks for being here.

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Seahawks News

Already the last season for a fan favorite? – Seaside Joe How likely is it that Seahawks will part ways with a 25-year-old starter?

Seahawks, oft-traveled QB Sam Darnold seem to have found perfect match – The Seattle Times The Seahawks are the fifth NFL team to employ Sam Darnold, but the quarterback seems to be carving out a permanent home in Seattle. Here’s how that happened.

Seahawks’ rapidly improving rookie ranked No. 1 by Pro Football Focus – si.com After missing three games early with an injury, Seattle Seahawks’ second-round draft pick Nick Emmanwori is suddenly one of the best safeties in the NFL.

Analysis: Seahawks Trade Targets For Every NFL Team With Losing Record – Emerald City Spectrum As the rumor mill starts to heat up with contenders separating from the pretenders, who could the Seahawks pursue to bolster their roster at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?

As Seahawks newcomers thrive, GM John Schneider’s offseason looking like a home run – The Athletic Sam Darnold’s success is the most obvious example, but most of Schneider’s other moves this spring are also paying big dividends.

How five NFL quarterbacks look with their new teams in 2025 – ESPN.com The 2025 NFL offseason featured plenty of quarterback movement via free agency and trades, but five moves stand out from the rest. Sam Darnold signed with the Seahawks, Justin Fields signed with the Jets, Daniel Jones signed with the Colts, Aaron Rodgerssigned with the Steelers, and Geno Smith was traded to the Raiders. All five are currently starting for their new teams to mixed results.

Houston has a BIG Problem: Texans at Seahawks GAME PREVIEW – Sea Hawkers Podcast The Texans are set to face their steepest defensive challenge yet. Can the Seahawks keep the Texans scrambling to find their groove on offense OR can Stroud attack Seattle’s zone-centric defense with success?

NFC West News

Have the Cardinals hit their ceiling with QB Kyler Murray? – Revenge of the Birds The Arizona Cardinals have not had the best luck with quarterbacks since the days of Jim Hart and Neil Lomax. And that was a long time ago. Of course, having Kurt Warner paid off, and for a short time, Carson Palmer did well. But since Palmer left after the 2017 season, the job has had its issues.

Injury updates: Brock Purdy and Mac Jones practice; Brock is the ‘more limited’ QB – Niners Nation The 49ers are getting Jordan Watkins back at practice. He could be their new returner

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