Pre-Snap Reads 6/11: Seahawks minicamp gets underway

It’s the start of Seattle Seahawks minicamp! What are you most interested to know over the next three days? Also: Can Boye Mafe turn into an elite edge rusher in 2024? JSN breakout season coming? Thank you for being here.

Seahawks News

Seahawks UDFAs (Defense) - Seaside Joe
Why it is unlikely that any Seahawks defensive UDFAs make the 53-man roster: Seaside Joe 1927

Blue 88: The best way Seattle Seahawks can use Dre'Mont Jones - Seattle Sports
Ex-Seattle Seahawks WR Michael Bumpus breaks down how DL Dre'Mont Jones can make his biggest impact in his second year with the team.

What would breakout year from Seattle Seahawks' JSN look like? - Seattle Sports
If Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a breakout season, what would that look like? Former NFL wideout Michael Bumpus weighs in.

2024 Seahawks Minicamp Preview - Seahawks.com
With Seahawks minicamp starting Tuesday, here are five storylines to watch this week.

Will Seattle Seahawks EDGE Boye Mafe Become Elite Pass Rusher in 2024? - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Following a massive leap in productivity in his second season, Mafe may still be on the rise in a revamped Seahawks defense.

NFC West News

49ers news: Where Brock Purdy ranks in targeted depth in 2023 - Niners Nation
Picking apart some stats from San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy in 2023

Brock Purdy: Having a full offseason to attack things has made me better - NBC Sports
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had a very different offseason this year.

49ers Four Questions: Contract Talk - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Entering what may be the last best chance for this core group of players to win a Super Bowl, the Niners are going all-in. Contract extensions for Christian McC

Arizona Cardinals Expecting Big Year From Sophomore WR - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson laid the foundation in 2023 for a great leap forward in 2024.

ROTB Polls: Grading the Cardinals’ Units (“Rooms”) - Revenge of the Birds
Let’s grade each of the Cardinals’ units and then compare them to Lindy’s Pro football Preview’s unit grades for the 2024 Cardinals

Rams TE Colby Parkinson primed for breakout in 2024 after big minicamp - Turf Show Times
Colby Parkinson was the talk of Rams minicamp. A look at TE’s over the history of Matthew Stafford’s career.

Rams Notes: LA Being Disrespected, Corum's Role, Coaching Comparisons - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
All things from the Rams over the past 24 hours!

Around The NFL

Steelers sign Mike Tomlin, NFL's longest-tenured head coach, to 3-year contract extension - Yahoo Sports
If Mike Tomlin makes it to the end of this contract extension, he'll have coached the Steelers for 21 years.

Look: Great before and after photo of Mike Tomlin signing Steelers contract - Larry Brown Sports
Mike Tomlin has been the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for longer than many young NFL fans have been alive.

Move the Sticks: Most consistent players in NFL history - NFL.com
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks.

No longer underdogs, the Lions still have plenty to prove with Dan Campbell and Jared Goff leading the charge - CBSSports.com
Detroit has established itself as a Super Bowl contender. Can it get over the hump?

10 NFL players with the most to prove in 2024: Deshaun Watson, Daniel Jones, Russell Wilson and more
Ten players whose immediate futures and long-term outlooks weigh heavily on what they do during the 2024 campaign, including Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young and Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson.