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Why The Seattle Seahawks Should Target Quarterback In First Round Of 2022 NFL Draft
The Seattle Seahawks ought to deal with deciding on and a growing a quarterback within the first spherical of … [+]
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Because the Seattle Seahawks put together for the 2022 NFL draft, the most important subject surrounding the crew is which quarterback they’ll both draft or purchase as their subsequent franchise quarterback.
The Seahawks at present maintain the No. 9 total draft choose, which suggests they’re in good place to pick out one of many draft’s high quarterbacks. The one crew forward of Seattle within the NFL draft that wants a quarterback is the Carolina Panthers at No. 6.
Whereas the Seahawks are in a very good place to pick out one of the best — or on the very worst, the second-best quarterback prospect within the draft — one concept they should rule out is buying Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
The 27-year-old quarterback is searching for a brand new dwelling and the Seahawks have been dominated as the favourite by default, contemplating they’re the one franchise and not using a true beginning quarterback.
Whereas that could be true, the Seahawks are higher off shifting ahead with out Mayfield.
Is Mayfield a strong quarterback when wholesome? Certain. He proved that throughout the 2020 season when he led a traditionally inept Browns franchise to their first playoff win in 26 years. Based on Professional Soccer Focus, Mayfield posted an 81.6 offensive grade in 2020, rating 14th amongst all beginning quarterbacks.
However he’s additionally a quarterback with excessive limitations and a restricted ceiling. Mayfield continues to be an undersized passer and doesn’t excel in any specific class. He doesn’t excel athletically like a Lamar Jackson and his arm isn’t as robust or correct as a Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes.
There’s a purpose Mayfield has by no means garnered a Professional Bowl or All-Professional choice throughout his first 4 seasons within the league. He’s by no means even ranked within the high 10 of any single main passing class in a single season equivalent to touchdowns, passing yards, completions or passer score.
That’s even though he performed with Professional Bowl wideouts equivalent to Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry for 3 consecutive seasons.
Buying Mayfield accomplishes one factor — it prevents the Seahawks from doubtlessly ending with the worst report within the NFL in 2022.
Whereas that’s advantageous and dandy, it doesn’t make Seattle anyplace near a playoff crew. The Seahawks nonetheless play within the second-toughest division in soccer — the NFC West — they usually’re nonetheless missing in key areas equivalent to offensive sort out, cornerback and defensive finish.
These are all areas that the Seahawks should tackle throughout the draft, whether or not it’s with the No. 9 choose or their two second-round picks (fortieth and forty first picks). In different phrases, the Seahawks aren’t one common quarterback away from contending — they’re quite a few gamers away from even having an opportunity at a playoff spot.
Sure, it’s true the Seahawks have a 70-year-old head coach in Pete Carroll main the best way. It’s additionally true Seattle most likely desires to maintain their younger star receiver DK Metcalf pleased as they pursue a contract extension with him.
However buying a one-year rental on the expense of a high-capital draft choose for a possible mediocre six or seven-win season is totally pointless.
Whether or not it’s drafting a high-ceiling, high-risk prospect equivalent to Malik Willis or a quarterback in a considerably related mildew to Russell Wilson in Matt Corral along with his capacity to throw on the run, the Seahawks are higher off deciding on their franchise quarterback within the 2022 NFL draft.
It’s an actual easy technique for Seattle heading into the 2022 season — draft a quarterback, head into the season with Geno Smith and/or Drew Lock as your veteran insurance coverage coverage and develop stated rookie quarterback.
No have to postpone that improvement by bringing in Mayfield or some other veteran quarterback. Whether or not it’s Willis, Corral or any of the opposite prospects chosen by Seattle, in the event that they’re not prepared, you go into the season with Smith or Lock because the starter.
It ought to solely be a matter of weeks into the common season earlier than your first-year quarterback is ready to choose up the system and the velocity of the NFL.
If the Seahawks hope to contend within the close to future — particularly contemplating Carroll’s age — their greatest guess is to pick out that franchise quarterback within the draft.
Buying Mayfield actually serves zero objective for the short-term and long-term viability of the Seahawks franchise.
SEATTLE – After a few morning showers and clouds, the sunshine appeared this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
After a few morning showers and clouds, the sunshine appeared this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 60s. (FOX 13 Seattle)
High pressure will continue to build and amplify by the middle of the week, making for the warmest temperatures of the year. Offshore flow will increase temperatures into the 80s by Wednesday along with plenty of sunshine.
High pressure will continue to build and amplify by the middle of the week, making for the warmest temperatures of the year.
High temperatures will warm up into the 70s for Tuesday and then even warmer by Wednesday. A little cooler as a cold front sweeps through Thursday, then back to the mid 70s by the end of the week.
High temperatures will warm up into the 70s for Tuesday and then even warmer by Wednesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Temperatures tonight will be a little cooler after the front moved through today, lows in the mid to upper 40s.
Temperatures tonight will be a little cooler after the front moved through today, lows in the mid to upper 40s. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Skies will be sunny and clear through Wednesday with warm temperatures. A little cool down with only a few passing showers Thursday, but skies will rebound by the weekend with more sun and nice temperatures.
Skies will be sunny and clear through Wednesday with warm temperatures.
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The Seattle Seahawks will start and end their regular season against the San Francisco 49ers, with their eyes set on lifting the Lombardi Trophy at the home of the 49ers come February 8, 2026. Week 1’s home opener against the 49ers will give the Seahawks the chance to make an early statement of intent in their quest to return to the playoffs and reclaim the NFC West throne.
When we last saw these teams meet up, Geno Smith ended the 49ers’ six-game unbeaten run against Seattle with his memorable touchdown run in the dying seconds in Santa Clara. Unfortunately, Smith never won at home versus San Francisco and didn’t exactly have his best games in any of them. Seattle’s run defense also conceded a minimum 170 rushing yards in each of those three Lumen Field defeats and didn’t manage a single 20+ yard rush on offense.
One of the storylines for the 2025 Seahawks is their need to vastly improve upon their recent home record. A subplot as it pertains to the 49ers game is the rarity of the Seahawks losing four consecutive home games to a division rival.
Divisional opponents who’ve beaten the Seahawks in Seattle four consecutive years
The Los Angeles Raiders handed the Seahawks five straight home losses from 1990-1994. They had narrow wins of 17-13 (x2), 17-16, and 23-20 (OT) in four of those victories, as well as 19-0 shutout against the offensively incapable 1992 Seahawks. As soon as the Raiders moved back to Oakland, the Seahawks gave them a 44-10 drubbing on a Sunday night.
The San Diego Chargers gave Seattle an L at the Kingdome from 1977-1980, scoring at least 30 points on three occasions with the great Dan Fouts at quarterback. Seattle emphatically stopped the streak in 1981 with a 44-23 hammering on Monday Night Football.
(H/T Stathead)
That’s it. That’s the list. We’re talking about stretches of Seahawks football in which they didn’t make the playoffs one time.
Since Seattle’s return to the NFC West it has never lost four in a row at home to a divisional opponent. On the flip side, the Seahawks beat the 49ers on the road four straight from 2014-2017, the Arizona Cardinals from 2021-2024 (and counting, hopefully), and the St. Louis Rams five straight from 2005-2009.
There’s no better way for Sam Darnold, Klint Kubiak, John Benton, the remade offensive line, and the rookie draft class to make an immediately positive impression than to vanquish the 49ers and re-establish home superiority on Sept. 7. If the 49ers fans are going to take over substantial sections of Lumen Field, at least send them to the exits early.
HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker hit a game-winning, two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Houston Astros 5, Seattle Mariners 3: Box Score
The game was tied at 3 when Jose Altuve singled with no outs in the ninth. Walker, who had three hits, then sent a fastball from Casey Legumina (4-2) into the seats in left field to give the Astros the walkoff victory and 3-1 series win over the AL West leaders.
Walker’s big game came after the struggling first baseman had just three hits combined in his previous seven games.
Bryan King (3-0) struck out Randy Arozarena to end Seattle’s ninth and manager Dan Wilson was ejected for the first time in his career for arguing with home plate umpire Laz Diaz after the call.
Seattle had runners on first and third with one out in the eighth when Ben Williamson hit a grounder to second baseman Mauricio Dubón. He threw home in time to get J.P. Crawford out at the plate before Leo Rivas grounded out for the third out.
The Astros loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth, but Isaac Paredes grounded out to leave everyone stranded. That came after they loaded the bases with one out in the seventh, but came away empty after Seattle turned a double play.
Jake Meyers was on first with two outs in the sixth when Cam Smith laced an RBI double down the right field line to tie it at 3.
Seattle starter Luis Castillo allowed nine hits and three runs with six strikeouts in six innings. Castillo threw 114 pitches Sunday to tie Cincinnati’s Hunter Greene for most pitches thrown in a game this season.
Houston’s Colton Gordon allowed seven hits and three runs in five innings in his third major league start.
Julio Rodríguez had three hits and Mitch Garver drove in two runs for the Mariners.
Rodríguez and Arozarena hit consecutive singles with two outs in the first before Garver made it 2-0 on his double to center.
There were two outs in the third with Rodríguez on third when Donovan Solano singled on a grounder to left field to extend the lead to 3-0.
Houston cut it to 3-1 on an RBI single by Walker with one out in the bottom of the third. A sacrifice fly by Caratini that Leody Taveras jumped to catch on the warning track scored Altuve to make it 3-2.
Key moment
Walker’s walkoff home run gave him three RBIs, tying a season high.
Key stat
The teams combined to go 4 for 22 with runners in scoring position.
Up next
Both teams are off Monday before Houston opens a series with the Athletics and Seattle gets a visit from Washington on Tuesday night.
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