Pre-Snap Reads 6/5: New ‘Hawks coaching staff talks players, new schemes

In Today’s Links: we’ve got min-camp updates, extension news, a few quotes from new Seattle Seahawks DC Aden Durde, how the coaching staff is getting the most out of Coby Bryant, and more nuggets from the coaching staff. Our team is taking shape, getting into shape, and rounding into form. The anticipation is a killer. Thanks for reading. Happy that you are here.

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Seahawks News

Why Sam Howell could be at an advantage by not starting - Seaside Joe
The Seahawks are starting over in 2024, so everybody from the previous regime has to prove themselves again: Seaside Joe 1921

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde on rotating his DL - Seahawks Wire
Here's what Durde had to say after yesterday's OTAs practice about shifting his DL around.

Seahawks' Harbaugh: How Seattle is adjusting to NFL's new kickoff - Seattle Sports
Seattle Seahawks special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh said strategizing for the NFL's new kickoff rules is "organized trial and error."

Seattle Seahawks on Grubb's new offense: 'It's completely different' - Seattle Sports
Seattle Seahawks players are impressed by the level of creativity and uniqueness in new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb's scheme.

Seattle Seahawks Experimenting With Coby Bryant's Best Positional Fit - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Coby Bryant had a massively diminished role in his second season and the Seahawks are working in OTAs to find his best fit in Mike Macdonald's defense.

NFC West News

49ers news: Christian McCaffrey signs a two-year extension worth $38 million - Niners Nation
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is once again the highest-paid running back in the NFL

Sizing up the 2024 San Francisco 49ers Defense - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
The 49ers have had a dominant defense forever. They are constantly hard-hitting and gritty, but after an offseason of departures what will change?

Analyst: Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray on Hot Seat - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals' franchise quarterback is on the hot seat, according to Fox Sports.

Red Rain Podcast: The Cardinals Should Make Things Right with Budda Baker - Revenge of the Birds
The Cardinals should make things right with Budda Baker...one way or another. Here is a discussion and an emotional plea.

Rams Reverse Q&A: Is Marshall Faulk better than Eric Dickerson? - Turf Show Times
How well do you know your Rams greats of the past 50 years?

Rams Notes: Cooper Kupp's Offseason, Matthew Stafford's Methods, Free Agents - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
L.A. remains the subject of much intrigue, even deep into its OTAs.

Around The NFL

The Justin Jefferson impact: Will wide receivers become too expensive? - Yahoo Sports
With the escalating cost of wide receivers, how many teams will look at the salaries and think they can get a replacement cheap via the draft?

Brian Gutekunst on Jordan Love: We all want contract done before training camp - Yahoo Sports
Packers quarterback Jordan Love signed a short-term contract extension with the team before the 2023 season and the expectation this offseason has been that he'll sign a longer one after going to the divisional round of the playoffs in his first full season as a starter.

Gardner Minshew: Quarterback competition is going to make our team better - NBC Sports
Gardner Minshew started 20 games for the Jaguars, four for the Eagles and 13 for the Colts.

NFL minicamp 2024 live updates: 10 teams begin mandatory camps - ESPN
NFL mandatory minicamps kicked off Tuesday with 10 teams in action. Here were some of the biggest items.

Can Eagles' UGA contingent adjust to Vic Fangio's defense? - ESPN
With Fletcher Cox and Haason Reddick no longer here, the Eagles' defense could rise and fall on the Georgia contingent up front.

Best 21st century NFL draft classes: Cowboys, Ravens, more - ESPN+
Which NFL team drafted the best class of the 21st century? Aaron Schatz ranks the top hauls based on production and depth.

State of the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles: Super Bowl or bust after last season's stunning collapse? - NFL.com
Will Jalen Hurts and Co. return to Super Bowl contention after completely falling apart down the stretch last season? Adam Rank assesses the State of the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles.

2024 NFL offseason: Seven teams that significantly helped their quarterbacks -- and a few that didn't - NFL.com
Which NFL teams have set up their respective quarterbacks for success in 2024? Judy Battista spotlights seven franchises that significantly helped their signal-callers this offseason -- and some others that didn't.

One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024 - The Athletic
More than half of the league's teams (17) have new defensive coordinators this season, including the Patriots, Packers, 49ers and Eagles.

One pressing question for every new NFL offensive play caller in 2024 - The Athletic
QB development is a top priority for Shane Waldron, Kliff Kingsbury and other new offensive coordinators across the league.

2024 NFL minicamps: Live updates, top highlights, latest reports, teams in action, notable holdouts - CBSSports.com
Everything you need to know as teams practice around the league

Recent NFL contract extensions: Examining new deals for Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey and more - PFF
Justin Jefferson is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, and Christian McCaffrey once again reset the running back market.