Seattle Seahawks
Key Draft Needs: OT, WR, CB
Record: 9-4
Offensive Tackle – The Seahawks are a shiny new sink that continues to drip. The play of Russell Wilson should never go unnoticed and they’ve had an assortment of plug and play backs that do their jobs. The offensive line has been atrocious. Even with Wilson trying to recover from a knee injury he’s had to remain mobile because of them. The inside positions are a bit more solid but the whole unit could almost be replaced starting with the tackles. Unfortunately this isn’t a strong tackle class so they’ll have to do their research, which seems to be the only position they’ve constantly failed at.
Wide Receiver – Many will look at Tyler Lockett’s big week and Doug Baldwin’s numbers and say “ah they’re fine”. Let’s face it though, Doug Baldwin isn’t a number one receiver and would be a better asset as a strong number two. The Seahawk’s need to look into grabbing a tall receiver who can force a high safety and corner back to his side. A player like that can open up the underneath routes for Baldwin and the seam routes for Lockett. Until then, the Seahawks will constantly be relying on Wilson to save them from team’s that run a strong Tampa 2.
Cornerback – Since Brandon Browner left the Legion of Boom hasn’t quite had the same taste. There have been a number of players to try to fill the role but none have been the answer. In a draft where starting corner back talent drizzles down to nearly the third round, the Seahawks will have a number of players to keep their eyes on in the first two rounds. With Earl and Kam Chancellor seeing increases in injury, it’s best that the Seahawks have two corners who know their responsibilities and can take pressure off the safeties.