Pre-Snap Reads 1/9: Julian Love, Leonard Williams happy to be Seahawks

Pre-Snap Reads 1/9: Julian Love, Leonard Williams happy to be Seahawks
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In Today’s Links: is our squad a Super Bowl team?; the evolution of the Seattle Seahawks, why some things we are the team to beat, a mailbag, healing over the bye week, Byron Murphy gets some flowers, Dave Boling on Coach Macdonald, snap counts on the season, possible replacements for Klink Kubiak (if we need a replacement), and a whole lot more! Tomorrow, the 2025 NFL Playoffs begin. How are you feeling? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for being here.

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Seahawks News

When did the Seahawks become a ‘Super Bowl team’ in your eyes? – Seaside Joe Why Klint Kubiak is probably leaving and who should replace him?

Brock: How Seahawks made a ‘program-changing evolution’ – Seattle Sports For many years, it was easy to point to the Seattle Seahawks’ biggest flaw.

Why PFF’s Trevor Sikkema says Seahawks can win it all – Seattle Sports The Seattle Seahawks are the favorites to win the Super Bowl according to the oddsmakers, but they haven’t necessarily been a popular choice among NFL analysts and prognosticators.

Seahawks Mailbag: Celebrating An NFC West Title, Looking Ahead To The Divisional Round & More – Seahawks.com You had Seahawks questions; we have answers.

Leonard Williams & Julian Love Reflect On NFL Journey That Led Them To Seattle: ‘Thank Goodness We Got Here’ – Seahawks.com Safety Julian Love and defensive tackles Leonard Williams, who spent time together playing for the Giants, reflect on their careers that led them to preparing for their second playoffs ever.

Seahawks, especially tight ends, get needed chance to heal | Notebook – The Seattle Times One obvious — but easy to overlook — benefit of the Seahawks getting a bye this weekend is every player getting additional days to rest and heal their bodies.

The rare move that makes Byron Murphy the unsung hero of dominant Seahawks run D – The News Tribune The Seahawks defense is doing what you’re not supposed to be able to do in the NFL.

Dave Boling: With scientific approach, Mike Macdonald has turned Seahawks defense into a monster – The Spokesman-Review With a less theatrical presentation, Mike Macdonald’s response to Saturday’s Seahawks win over the 49ers resembled the cinematic “It’s alive” declaration of Dr. Frankenstein upon realizing his miraculous creation had reached full fruition.

Seahawks have ruled the NFC West since entering it – si.com The Seattle Seahawks became an NFC West team during the 2002 realignment, and have been far and away the most successful team in it ever since.

What we learned from Seahawks’ 2025 regular season snap counts – si.com Seattle’s offensive line was much healthier this season, and the defense had surprise stars emerge.

Analysis: Which 2022 Draftees Will Seahawks Re-sign Following Charles Cross Extension? – Emerald City Spectrum Now with both of their young tackles locked in for the next three-plus seasons on extensions, the Seahawks can turn their attention towards the rest of their heralded 2022 draft class. Which of...