After taking a look at each team’s draft class and offseason free agency moves, CBS Sports’ Will Brinson has determined one “fatal flaw” for all NFL franchises heading into the 2019 season.
For the Seahawks, Brinson believes pass catchers remain a concern in Seattle.
“They paid Russell Wilson. But who is he throwing to?” Brinson asks. “Doug Baldwin was released so he could retire as a free agent and keep some cash from Seattle. Their top receiver is Tyler Lockett, an incredibly efficient deep threat who might be poised for a monster season. But after that it’s a little thin: David Moore and Jaron Brown are the veterans at the top, while D.K. Metcalf is the rookie second-round pick who might end up being a steal if he can outwork Pete Carroll in the weight room.”
Besides Metcalf, Seattle also selected two other receivers in this year’s draft – Gary Jennings Jr. in the fourth round and John Ursua in the seventh. Brinson doesn’t mention either in his analysis.
“Nick Vannett is a tight end sleeper, but there’s just no one who is going to completely overpower a defense, unless Metcalf is a total home run out of the box,” Brinson continues. “It’s possible Seattle just wants to run and then go bombs away on play-action shots down the field, but if they need to get in a shootout, and they will, it’s going to be a little bit tougher to thrive in the pass game.”
The passing game will definitely be one to watch this summer as veterans and rookies alike compete for coveted spots on the 53-man roster.
