Pre-Snap Reads 6/20: Lockett discusses differences between Carroll and Macdonald

In Today’s Links: light news cycle, for our team at least. We get a bit more analysis of Geno Smith and his potential, as it pertains to the new Seattle Seahawks offense. Seaside Joe does some 2025 NFL draft-type scouting. Devon Witherspoon film breakdown, etc. Please, enjoy the links. Thanks for being here. Your presence is always appreciated.

Seahawks News

Seahawks 2025 draft targets: LB Harold Perkins is the guy - Seaside Joe
Harold Perkins represents the peak opportunity at linebacker, but will Seahawks be in position to upgrade in 2025? Seaside Joe 1936

Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: How Macdonald, Carroll differ - Seattle Sports
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett shared how Pete Carroll and Mike Macdonald differ in their coaching styles. Brock Huard gives his reaction.

Devon Witherspoon shares Brian Baldinger breakdown of his game vs. 49ers - Seahawks Wire
As good as he looked, Witherspoon's game still has a lot of room to grow, which may give him one of the highest ceilings of any defender in the sport right now.

Where Must Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith Improve Entering Crucial 2024 Season? - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
In some regards, Geno Smith has played like a top-10 quarterback for the Seahawks, but several areas stand out for him to improve upon in a new offense.

NFC West News

George Kittle, his 49ers teammates and the detailed focus of 2024 Tight End U - The Athletic
Kittle's fourth installment of Tight End U reflects the continued growth of the position's importance in today's NFL passing offenses.

Will the 49ers Regret not Trading Brandon Aiyuk Before the NFL Draft? - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Contract negotiations on an extension between the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk have hit a wall and it is starting to look likely that a deal won't come to fruition. If it doesn't, will the 49ers kick themselves for not trading Aiyuk?

Rams Notes: All-Pro Free Agent, Training Camp, 2022 Lessons - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
News and notes from around the wide world of Rams football.

Sean McVay’s Rams offense, explained by an expert - Turf Show Times
How Sean McVay’s "timeless offensive concepts" have continued to receive the rest of the NFL

What do past and current black employees think of the Arizona Cardinals’ employment practices? - Revenge of the Birds
Have a close look at who the top paid employees are in the Cardinals’ front office and coaching staff

Arizona Cardinals have tough choices to make in their running back room for 2024 - Revenge of the Birds
The competition in the running back room will be fierce.

Former Arizona Cardinals HC Opens Up on Kyler Murray - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
Bruce Arians spoke with PHNX on the play of Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.

Around The NFL

Photo of Lamar Jackson standing next to Victor Wembanyama goes viral - Larry Brown Sports
A photo of Lamar Jackson looking tiny standing next to Victor Wembanyama went viral after Jackson shared it on social media

Commanders aren’t rushing to name Jayden Daniels the starter. That doesn’t mean Daniels hasn’t already started working like one - Yahoo Sports
Daniels knew Dan Quinn’s decision to hand-deliver a key fob spoke to more than a piece of plastic. It symbolized the work ethic that catapulted Daniels from a good college player to the draft's No. 2 overall pick.

Shane Steichen: Colts need Anthony Richardson to be smart on when to get down - NBC Sports
The Colts' head coach wants his second-year quarterback to keep himself healthy in 2024.

NFL offseason power rankings: No. 30 Denver Broncos are a mess Sean Payton signed up for - Yahoo Sports
The Broncos are still reeling from the Russell Wilson trade.

Will NFL players agree to an 18-game season? Hurdles abound - ESPN
The commissioner has advocated for an expanded schedule and a holiday weekend Super Bowl. NFL players have thoughts.

Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers locked in for any Raiders QB - ESPN
Las Vegas' receivers room returns a prominent Big 3 despite the Raiders not knowing who will start under center.

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Will the 49ers trade Aiyuk? + Smash or Pass: middle-round movers - NFL.com
Join Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones as they discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football.

Move the Sticks: Ranking the running back groups in every division - NFL.com
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks.

The Jets’ all-in approach brings inherent costs, some obvious (and some not) - The Athletic
Never before has a team been more dependent on a 40-year-old Achilles tendon than the Jets, and the implications could be vast.

NFL coaches on shaky ground entering 2024 season: Ranking eight hot-seat candidates to watch - CBSSports.com
Which teams could be angling for a change sooner rather than later?

2024 NFL running back unit rankings: 49ers, Dolphins lead the pack - PFF
We rank all 32 NFL running back units ahead of the 2024 season, beginning with the San Francisco 49ers and Christian McCaffrey.