Pre-Snap Reads 8/17: National media has nice things to say about new Seahawks offense

Pre-Snap Reads 8/17: National media has nice things to say about new Seahawks offense
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Pardon me for my truancy. Welcome to Sunday. Welcome to the links. Dive in and bask in the glory that is the 2025 pre-season Seattle Seahawks. A team who’s balance and deceptiveness make for a dangerous combination. With the exception of a few (cough) plays on Special Teams, our squad is looking quite good, and not just in our eyes only. Starters have yet to be announced at several positions, and the third pre-season game will prove important to several players. Beyond that, the ‘Hawks might be contenders now! Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for being here.

Seahawks News

Horton-MVS battle finds clarity, but not in the way you think – Seaside Joe
What the Seahawks will do about Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Tory Horton, if you’re listening to the coaches

‘Our style of football’: A glowing start for Seahawks’ new-look offense – Seattle Sports
Yes, it was a preseason game. Yes, it was only one series. And yes, it came against a defense that was resting nearly half of its projected Week 1 starters.

Seahawks Defense ‘Went Out There And Balled’ In Preseason Win Over The Chiefs – Seahawks.com
The Seahawks defense was part of an overall dominant effort in Friday night’s 33-16 win over the Chiefs.

Analyzing Seahawks’ run game, O-line and QBs after 2nd preseason game – The Seattle Times
The Seahawks again sent a message about their ability to emphasize the run under OC Klint Kubiak in their second preseason game. Here are more takeaways.

Early Returns on New Seahawks Offense Point to Marked Improvement – Emerald City Spectrum
Following a dominant rushing attack against the Kansas City Chiefs, all signs point to an improved Seattle Seahawks offense in 2025.

Jake Bobo breaks down how Seahawks’ new offense is more than just a playbook – si.com
Klint Kubiak is bringing an entirely new dimension to the Seattle Seahawks’ offense.

Seahawks’ performance against the Chiefs validates growing belief that this team can do something – Seahawks Draft Blog
It might be a pre-season game only but that was a performance to warm the hearts of all Seahawks fans ahead of the start of the 2025 season.

Seahawks’ new-look offense aces its biggest test yet, dominating Chiefs: Takeaways – The Athletic
The Seahawks’ first-string offense looked better than anyone could have hoped, in what was likely its only action before the season opener.

NFC West News

Arizona Cardinals struggle in preseason loss to Denver Broncos – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals struggled in the Mile High City.

Kyle Shanahan on Jake Moody’s Saturday performance: “It gives us a lot of confidence.” – Niners Nation
Jake Moody made a 59-yard walk off field goal to secure the 49ers 22-19 win over the Raiders in the preseason.

Rams Winners & Losers: Stetson Bennett stuns Chargers in final moments – Turf Show Times
Stetson Bennett brings Rams back with seconds on the clock to down Chargers