As we wrap up another NFL offseason weekend, it's time to dive into the NFC West and see what's brewing with the Arizona Cardinals' division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. Here's the latest buzz from the Pacific Northwest that Cardinals fans should keep an eye on.
Ernest Jones Cracks the 'NFL Top 100'
The much-anticipated 'NFL Top 100' list kicked off this week, showcasing the league's elite talents. Among those honored is Seattle's own playmaking linebacker, Ernest Jones, who secured the 97th spot. It's a testament to his impact on the field and a nod to the respect he's garnered from his peers.
A Surprise Name Emerges
ESPN recently spotlighted a surprise player to watch from each team post-minicamps. For the Seahawks, that player is running back George Holani. With Ken Walker exiting via free agency, Zach Charbonnet sidelined by injury, and rookie Jadarian Price just starting his journey, Holani has the opportunity to make a name for himself in Seattle's backfield.
Areas for Improvement
As the Seahawks close the book on their offseason programs, there's still room for growth. Three positions stand out as needing upgrades: tackle, cornerback, and tight end. Addressing these areas could be crucial for Seattle's success in the upcoming season.
Sam Darnold Reflects on Super Bowl Performance
Quarterback Sam Darnold, who led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory, has been candid about his performance in the big game. Despite the team's success, Darnold expressed some disappointment, wishing he'd played a more pivotal role in securing the title. It's a reminder of the high standards he sets for himself and the drive that fuels his game.
Fantasy Football Alert
With fantasy football drafts on the horizon, Seahawks fans are taking note of key players. Seven Seahawks have made it into the top 200 rankings on SI.com, making them hot commodities for fantasy enthusiasts looking to stack their rosters with Seattle's talent.
As the offseason chatter continues, these storylines offer plenty for Cardinals fans to consider as they keep tabs on their division rivals. The Seahawks are shaping up to be a team full of intrigue and potential, ready to make waves in the NFC West.
In Other News...
3 Overlooked Seahawks Could Become Mike Macdonald Favorites Fast
Chazz Surratt, Rylie Mills and Rodney Thomas II are the kind of under-the-radar additions that can matter more in January than in September. Surratt has already carved out a real lane for himself by helping on special teams, the sort of work that rarely grabs headlines but usually earns trust inside a building. Mills, meanwhile, brings a different kind of intrigue after flashing in limited action and giving Seattle a glimpse of how disruptive he can be when he is on the field.
Rodney Thomas II fits the same theme in a different way, a veteran safety looking for a clean reset in a system that asks a lot from the back end. Under Mike Macdonald, there is room for players like this to move quickly if they can take to the details and give the staff reliable snaps when called upon. For a Seahawks team trying to stockpile dependable depth, each of these three has a path to becoming far more important than the outside noise suggests. [Read more 🡒]
Drake Thomas Just Changed The Seahawks Depth Conversation
Drake Thomas went from an undrafted flier in 2023 to one of the more useful pieces on Seattles defense, and the climb has forced a real rethink of the Seahawks linebacker depth. Concerns about his size and explosiveness were part of why he slipped out of the draft, but his football intelligence and versatility kept earning him more trust as the season went on, until his role was no longer easy to treat like that of a backup.
The Seahawks clearly noticed, too, by re-signing him after the breakout season and locking in a player who fits what they want on defense. Thomas gave Seattle production, reliability and the kind of flexibility that matters in a modern scheme, which is why his rise now feels less like a pleasant surprise and more like a roster decision the team had to make. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Backfield Buzz Just Made Charbonnets Camp Status Even Bigger
The Seahawks backfield is drawing extra attention as training camp nears, and not just because of the usual summer churn at running back. ESPNs Jeremy Fowler noted that rookie Jadarian Price has already caught the teams eye with his open-field vision, while Seattle also starts sorting through broader offensive changes under Brian Fleury, including more motion and shifts designed to keep defenses guessing.
For a group that already has several moving parts, Zach Charbonnets recovery remains the swing factor in how the depth chart takes shape early in camp. Fowler also highlighted encouraging chemistry between Sam Darnold and Rashee Shaheed as the offense evolves, but the real question for Seattle is how much clarity it gets before the roster ramps up with rookies reporting first and veterans joining soon after. [Read more 🡒]