John Gilbert
Deputy Editor
Gilbert is a former investment banker who left the financial industry after becoming a whistleblower in a small regulatory inquiry, but prior to serving as a key witness in a years-long, multi-million dollar fraud investigation. Since joining Field Gulls in 2016, he has specialized in the salary cap, the collective bargaining agreement and statistical analysis, with an occasional film breakdown sprinkled in. His primary role is to inform readers why their hype is unwarranted the majority of the time.
Don’t be surprised if the Seahawks add a speedy receiver before training camp
The Seahawks have talent at wide receiver, but at the moment DK Metcalf is the only deep threat defenses need to respect.
Which Seahawks rookies could contribute on special teams
Every year fans are broken hearted when their favorite draft pick or undrafted free agent signing fails to make the roster in spite of an impressive preseason, when the cause of that is often a lack of special teams contributions.
Comparing the 2024 Seahawks 90-man roster to past offseasons
It’s a new era for Seahawks football, and that means a look at what has changed, starting with a high level overview of the roster by position group.
Less than a month until Seahawks rookies report for training camp
The slowest part of the NFL offseason has arrived, but it won’t be long before the Seahawks and the rest of the NFL are back on the field preparing for the season, and Tuesday we found out when exactly that will be for Seattle.
How much the Seahawks are paying P.J. Walker
How much the Seahawks are paying a third string quarterback may not seem important, but the contract could provide some insight into how new cap specialist Joey Laine will operate.
Seahawks rework contract of Jarran Reed
After a highly productive 2023 season that saw Reed just miss hitting a contract incentive for sacks, the Seahawks have redone his deal to make it easier for Reed to make more in 2024.
Report: Seahawks work out UFL wide receiver
It appears that Seattle is on the hunt for another receiver, after inviting Robbie Chosen to minicamp on a tryout basis and now reportedly hosting UFL receiver Ty Scott
Seahawks make PJ Walker signing official, waive UDFA to make room on roster
Seattle now has the extra depth it needs at quarterback ahead of training camp, at the expense of an undrafted free defensive tackle.
No, the Seahawks aren’t trading DK Metcalf
The WR market has exploded across the NFL, with Justin Jefferson’s recent $35M per year extension resetting the market and Ja’Marr Chase waiting to take the top even higher, but Seattle won’t trade Metcalf because they’re afraid of paying him.
Where do the Seahawks find snaps for Jake Bobo in 2024?
Seahawks fans rode the Bobo mania wave in 2023, but will 2024 bring an encore or disappointment?