Pre-Snap Reads 6/26: ‘Hawks have plans for Noah Fant

Today’s links include Boye Mafe highlights, Seattle Seahawks season expectations, the cornerback situation, and Noah Fant and what he can bring to this year’s offense. Also, as the 49ers overrated? Thank you for being here.

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Seahawks News

My most unpopular Seahawks opinions - Seaside Joe
On Jamal Adams, Sam Howell, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Seahawks: Seaside Joe 1942

Seahawks OLB Boye Mafe highlights from the 2023 season - Seahawks Wire
Here are 52 seconds of Mafe's best work from the 2023 season.

Brock: Why Seattle Seahawks could exceed national expectations - Seattle Sports
Brock Huard explains why the Seattle Seahawks could be poised to surpass the seven or eight wins most outlets are projecting for them.

Brock: Why re-signing Noah Fant was priority for Seattle Seahawks - Seattle Sports
Former Seattle Seahawks QB Brock Huard explains why bringing back Noah Fant was a priority for a the team this offseason.

Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Roundup: Will Tre Brown Return to Starting Lineup at CB? - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
With a crowded cornerback room in 2024, will Tre Brown do enough to stand out and be a regular in the Seahawks rotation?

NFC West News

49ers news: The Athletic lists the Niners as overrated heading into 2024 - Niners Nation
Losses to Arik Armstead and questions about a wide receiver playing are the reasons why they believe the San Francisco 49ers are overrated.

Why the 49ers Might Not Extend Brock Purdy's Contract Next Year - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
The 49ers say they want to keep Brock Purdy around for a long time. But they said that about Brandon Aiyuk, too. And so far, they've been unwilling to pay him what it takes to extend his contract. Could a similar scenario play out with Purdy?

Arizona Cardinals' Roster Ranks Among Worst in NFL - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals' roster is far from the top, according to ESPN.

Cardinals’ most under-rated players at each position on offense - Revenge of the Birds
At either the local or national level

Can Cooper Kupp return to form and other Rams questions pre-training camp - Turf Show Times
Do this year’s Rams have the making of a Super Bowl contender?

Rams Notes: Tight Ends, Cooper Kupp, Defense - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The latest headlines from Los Angeles.

Around The NFL

In new opportunity with Commanders and Jayden Daniels, Dan Quinn is checking his blind spots - Yahoo Sports
This is Quinn's second shot at being an NFL head coach, and he's learned plenty of lessons from his previous stops, which he hopes pave the way to returning winning days to Washington.

Chiefs partner with Hallmark Channel on a Christmas movie - NBC Sports
The Chiefs will play on Christmas this season, and they'll also be featured in a Christmas movie.

Will Saquon, Jacobs, Mixon and other RBs on new teams thrive? - ESPN
Liz Loza explores which veteran running back with a new team is likely to provide the most fantasy value in 2024.

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

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Raiders' QB Battle, navigating crowded WR rooms, and is does Russell Wilson have anything left in the tank? - NFL.com
Join Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio as they discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football.

Top 25 NFL players 25 and under for 2024: Vikings' Justin Jefferson among nine star WRs to make the list - CBSSports.com
Which youngsters deserve top billing going into the new season?

Baltimore Ravens Breakout Candidates: RB Keaton Mitchell, LB Trenton Simpson and more - PFF
Gordon McGuinness analyzes the Baltimore Ravens who are most likely to breakout in 2024.