Pre-Snap Reads 6/6: How does Kenneth Walker fit into the new Seahawks O?

In Today’s Link: is Devon really only the 21st CB in the NFL?; what kind of affect will the new Seahawks D-Line make on the team? who has the most to prove?; how ‘bout the O-Line? how we feeling about our trenches? More q’s, less answers. It’s that time of the year, where we don’t know much, but we will soon.

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Seahawks News

Seahawks film study: Kenneth Walker vs. Mike Macdonald's defense - Seaside Joe
Plus Olu Oluwatimi (again), Kalen DeBoer's play action, and new music genres of the 2010s: Seaside Joe 1922

PFF has 20 NFL cornerbacks ranked ahead of Devon Witherspoon - Seahawks Wire
The offseason of discontent continues for the Seattle Seahawks and their fans. From getting consistently ranked around No. 19 in the league to seeing their projections rarely go higher than 8-9, it seems the national media is not at all sold on head coach Mike Macdonald and his talented but (previously) underachieving roster. This week there's a fresh round of insults, from ESPN's Football Power Index projecting Seattle to only have a 29.1% chance of making the playoffs this year, to Pro Football Focus having 20 cornerbacks ranked ahead of rookie Pro Bowler Devon Witherspoon.

Can this Seattle Seahawks D-lineman be a difference-maker in '24? - Seattle Sports
Seattle Sports co-host Mike Salk discusses the expectations for Dre'Mont Jones in his second season with the Seattle Seahawks.

Which Seattle Seahawks player has the most to prove in 2024? - Seattle Sports
Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman discuss which Seattle Seahawks players enter the 2024 season with the most to prove.

Aden Durde ‘Learning Every Day’ In First Year As Seahawks Defensive Coordinator - Seahawks.com
Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde discusses what he’s seen out of the defense so far in offseason workouts.

Does Offensive Line Remain Major Area of Concern For Seattle Seahawks? - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and News
Soon to be wrapping up OTAs, the Seahawks have optimism in the trenches on offense, but questions persist on the right side with less than two months til training camp.

NFC West News

49ers news: Kyle Shanahan provides early impression of Ricky Pearsall - Niners Nation
How has the rookie receiver looked to begin OTAs and minicamp?

Nick Sorensen Assesses the 49ers' New Defensive Ends - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Two of the 49ers' most important additions this offseason were defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos. Here's what rookie defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen said about Leonard and Gross-Matos on Wednesday.

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Reflects, Ready for Redemption - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks to build off a strong end to 2023.

Three Arizona Cardinals position battles to watch this offseason - Revenge of the Birds
As players start hitting the field for real this offseason, let’s check in on a handful of starting positions that look like they’re up for grabs.

Rams 2024 schedule: When did LA last beat teams on its upcoming slate? - Turf Show Times
Taking a look at when the Rams last beat opponents on the 2024 schedule

Rams Notes: Legal Issues, Defender on the Rise, Los Angeles Knowledge - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The latest news and notes out of Los Angeles.

Around The NFL

Colts Pro Bowler, NFLPA rep Ryan Kelly calls out Roger Goodell, blasts talk of 18-game schedule: 'Absolutely not' - Yahoo Sports
Kelly: "Until you’re the one going out there and putting a helmet on for 18 of those games, yeah, then come talk to me."

Tua Tagovailoa's weight loss becomes a major talking point at minicamp - NBC Sports
Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle joke about QB's body transformation.

NFL minicamp 2024 live updates: Teams begin mandatory camps - ESPN
Ten NFL mandatory minicamps are back in action Wednesday. Here are some of the biggest items.

Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew talk Raiders QB competition - ESPN
As Minshew and O'Connell compete to be QB1 in Vegas, they've started to bond over their similar paths in getting to this point.

Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen’s sudden death a sobering reminder of mortality — Andscape
It makes sense that an avalanche of grief follows the death of a mountain of a man. Such is, perhaps, the only way to describe the death of Dallas Cowboys legen…

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Bijan's CMC role, 2024 TE breakout predictions, DT/ST dilemma - NFL.com
Join Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones as they discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football.

Move the Sticks: WR absences + NFL comparisons to NBA finals teams - NFL.com
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks.

Veteran LB Bobby Wagner teaching Commanders winning ways through lessons learned - The Athletic
The 10-time All-Pro who was once part of a vaunted Seahawks defense is bringing his experience and leadership to Washington.

AFC South burning questions for 2024 NFL season: Can Texans live up to hype? Did Jaguars do enough to improve? - CBSSports.com
What we're wondering about when it comes to the AFC South

10 best quarterback-wide receiver duos ahead of the 2024 NFL season - PFF
Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill and Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase kick off our list.