Field Gulls
A lot of tough decisions coming soon for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks hit the practice field on Monday for Week 2 of training camp. Pads will be worn for the first time this offseason and the intensity will undoubtedly be upped as the team nears its preseason opener on Aug. 7.
Based on on-site training camp reports, an unfortunately major injury, and my gut feelings, I think it’s time for another Seahawks 53-man roster projection. As always, whatever the Week 1 regular season roster is has zero chance of being the roster you’ll see throughout the year.
Quarterback (3): Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe (R)
Cut: N/A
Notes: I’m not changing a damn thing here unless Seattle signs a fourth QB to take up preseason snaps, in which case that fourth QB would go to the cut list.
Running Back (3): Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Damien Martinez (R)
Cut: DK Kaufman, Jacardia Wright, George Holani
Place on IR: Kenny McIntosh
Notes: Unfortunately, Kenny McIntosh’s suspected ACL tear just changed the equation a bit. Martinez has apparently had some issues as a pass-catcher in training camp and he doesn’t do anything on special teams, two things in McIntosh’s favor. I think the top three at this position is all but set unless Holani does something amazing in preseason. Holani similarly contributes on special teams so he has a chance to still make it as a fourth back.
Fullback (1): Robbie Ouzts (R)
Cut: N/A
Notes: It’s pretty clear that Brady Russell is back in the tight end role, so I declare this competition over. Ouzts has got the job, but Russell doesn’t necessarily lose his.
Wide Receiver (6): Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jake Bobo, Tory Horton (R), Steven Sims
Cut: Ricky White (R), Dareke Young, Cody White, Montorie Foster, Tyrone Broden, John Rhys Plumlee
Notes: I’m leaving White off the team as a practice squad candidate, as much as I’m a fan of his special teams value. This is also really five receivers with Steven Sims slotting in as a return specialist. In fact, I see Horton and Sims are your likely main returners, especially with McIntosh seemingly done for the year. Jake Bobo received much praise from Mike Macdonald on Friday as someone who is integral to their offense as a blocker, and I think run blocking by the receivers will be heavily valued in this offense.
Tight End (3): Elijah Arroyo (R), A.J. Barner, Eric Saubert
Cut: Marshall Lang, Nick Kallerup, Brady Russell
Notes: If Russell gets cut then should be a practice squad stash like he was last year. As much as I love his personality, we don’t need to pretend there’s some unbelievable importance in having a TE4. Noah Fant getting let go made this a lot easier to project.
Offensive Line (11): Charles Cross, Abe Lucas, Josh Jones, Christian Haynes, Anthony Bradford, Sataoa Laumea, Olu Oluwatimi, Jalen Sundell, Michael Jerrell, Grey Zabel (R), Bryce Cabeldue (R)
*Cut:...
