Pre-Snap Reads 6/1: Geno Smith excited to get to work with Ryan Grubb

In Today’s Links: a lil Boye talk via Seaside Joe; a lil Geno analysis and some words from the man himself; we peel back the layers of new Seattle Seahawks DC Aden Durde via new DT Johnathan Hankins; more Grubb grub, and some Pharaoh Brown rolls out of the wood grain to give his take on the new ‘Hawks offense. Happy Weekend! Enjoy yourselves. Thank you for being here.

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Seahawks News

Boye Mafe film study: 3 takeaways - Seaside Joe
Seahawks EDGE Boye Mafe has top-tier awareness, athleticism, and run defense: Seaside Joe 1917

Analyst explains ranking Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith No. 18 QB - Seattle Sports
Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema explained his placement of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in his 2024 NFL QB rankings.

Seattle Seahawks' mysterious DC led one free agent to the team - Seattle Sports
When Seattle Sports' Maura Dooley caught up with new Seahawks DT Johnathan Hankins, he gave a strong endorsement to new DC Aden Durde.

State of the 2024 Seattle Seahawks: Can new regime get Geno Smith, defense back to winning form? - NFL.com
The Mike Macdonald era has begun in the Pacific Northwest. Can the new regime get Geno Smith and Co. back to their winning ways? Adam Rank assesses the State of the 2024 Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith: New OC Ryan Grubb's offense has 'plays that I have never seen before'
The Seattle Seahawks breaking in a new offense under coordinator Ryan Grubb, who's making his first foray into the professional ranks, remains one of the more under-heralded summer storylines. Quarterback Geno Smith told the Jim Rome Show this week that G

PHOTOS: 12 Frames From OTAs | Seahawks Wrap Up Week With OTA #6 - Seahawks.com
The Seahawks hosted Seahawks Legends for the team's sixth OTA of the offseason on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Pharaoh Brown Taking on Diverse Role in Seattle Seahawks 'Exciting' Offense - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Sold on his fit in Ryan Grubb's offense during free agency with a more defined role, Pharaoh Brown has been tackling a unique scheme head-first with the Seahawks.

NFC West News

Arizona Cardinals give an idea of who could be starting at left guard in 2024 - Revenge of the Birds
Could the Arizona Cardinals left tackle given us a hint at who is playing left guard?

Analyst: Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray in 'QB Purgatory' - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals are in an odd situation with Kyler Murray, according to CBS Sports.

Rams News: Chris Shula Reacts to First Day of OTAs for LA - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
How the Rams' newly-promoted DC feels about the start of the team's offseason.

Los Angeles Rams OTAs: 5 things we learned this week - Turf Show Times
What we learned during week two of Rams OTAs

49ers news: What the Jauan Jennings extension means for the WR room - Niners Nation
The 49ers elected to extend their young slot wideout on a two-year deal this week.

What Stands Between the 49ers and a Super Bowl Championship? - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Now after two losses to Kansas City in the Super Bowl, patterns are clear. More adjustments are needed, more potential leaps forward are out there. The question is if they will be pursued. What stands between the 49ers and a championship?

Around The NFL

Report reveals Cowboys' stance on Dak Prescott contract - Larry Brown Sports
A new report has offered some details on where the Dallas Cowboys stand on a new contract for quarterback Dak Prescott.

18-game NFL season is coming, but the negotiating clash is just beginning - Yahoo Sports
As the league pushes to add another game to the season, the players union isn't going to give in without concessions in three key categories.

Polling shows Commanders fans don't like Commanders name - NBC Sports
The fans of the Washington Commanders aren't fans of the Washington Commanders' name.

Is Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence next for a contract extension? - ESPN
Entering his fourth NFL season, Lawrence has shown flashes of being an elite franchise quarterback.

Packers 'could be really special' under new DC Jeff Hafley - ESPN
As Green Bay switches from a 3-4 to 4-3 base defense, players see promise in Hafley's aggressive philosophy.

NFL's most underappreciated players: Cowboys' Brandin Cooks, Eagles' Reed Blankenship among NFC picks - NFL.com
Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFC? Tom Blair spotlights one individual on each of the conference's 16 teams, giving often overlooked standouts like the Cowboys' Brandin Cooks their due.

Cowboys see ‘opportunity that’s been missed’ by Micah Parsons not attending OTAs - The Athletic
With Parsons away, Mike McCarthy points out that the Cowboys have a new defense to learn under Mike ZImmer. “We have work to do."

QB purgatory: Path for Giants, Browns and five other teams to change their fate at NFL's most crucial position - CBSSports.com
Nothing is worse than being stuck in the middle at quarterback

PFF Linebacker Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2024 NFL season - PFF
We rank the top 32 linebackers ahead of the 2024 season, beginning with the San Francisco 49ers' Fred Warner.