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Trades

Hawks ‘in the market’ for O-line help — what about Saints’ Ruiz?

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With the trade deadline days away, moves are being made and chatter is picking up – so let’s connect some possible dots around the Seahawks.

One of the big ones that emerged today was Saints guard Cesar Ruiz to Seattle – a move that conceivably would help the Hawks at right guard.

The Seahawks are “in the market” for an offensive lineman, per Jordan Schultz. And ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported: “Teams I’ve spoken to are under the impression that guard Cesar Ruiz might be available at the right price.”

Scuttlebutt is that “the right price” would be a third-round pick. That surely is too steep for John Schneider, but what if it came down to a 5 or 6 by next Tuesday’s deadline? Or what if it was a pick swap – maybe the Hawks give up a 3 and get back a 5? Ruiz is signed for two more years, so they would have a chance to get value out of such a deal.

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Trades

Hawks should call about Keion White

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As the Nov. 4 trade deadline approaches, NFL teams are expected to make a lot of moves – just as they have for the past few years.

Some Seahawks fans have been clamoring for the team to try to acquire Cincinnati pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but there might be a better option out there.

The Patriots, under Mike Vrabel’s new staff, have completely ruined Keion White, a 2023 second-round pick who turned into a stellar player in 2024. They have moved the 6-5, 285-pound lineman to outside linebacker, and he has not taken well to it – benched from the starting lineup.  

That has him on ESPN’s list of names to watch in the weeks leading up to the deadline. The Hawks definitely should be calling the Patriots about him.

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The roster, Trades

Woolen trade has always seemed likely

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It’s not a big surprise the Seahawks are possibly entertaining trade offers for Riq Woolen.

We have talked about this since last December and pushed for it to happen before the draft. They might have traded him then if they had more cornerback options, which they do now thanks to Josh Jobe, Derion Kendrick and Shaq Griffin.

Jobe and Kendrick have both been stellar in their chances over the first part of the season, while Woolen was a big factor in their Week 1 loss to the 49ers and committed three fouls against Arizona. He is just really inconsistent, and Mike Macdonald does not tolerate guys who make lots of mistakes.

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The roster, Trades

Hawks relying on practice squad to help front seven

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John Schneider and Mike Macdonald are not finished tinkering with the back end of their roster, but the Seahawks seem about 95% set for the season opener against the 49ers on Sept. 7.

They went heavy on tight ends and fullbacks (six) and light on nose tackles and linebackers – although they are using the practice squad to maximum effect at those spots and also reportedly added a linebacker from the 49ers.

Let’s take a look at all the key moves the Seattle bosses have made this week, what Schneider said and what might be coming next …

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Training camp

10 days in, what are the Seahawks doing and saying?

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The first 10 days of Seahawks training camp have been full of a lot of excitement, but also not without their disappointments.

John Schneider received a big extension, Sam Darnold has taken command of the offense, a couple of rookies – Nick Emmanwori and Tory Horton — have really stood out on both sides, and the defense appears to be in midseason form.

The latter is despite the absence of Uchenna Nwosu (PUP) and Ernest Jones IV dealing with the death of his father. The biggest injury loss has been at running back, where Kenny McIntosh suffered an ACL injury.

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NFL draft, Trades

Will this class be as good as the excitement around it portends?

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The Seahawks are stoked about their 2025 draft and are getting rave reviews from fans and media as well. That’s great, but is this really the transcendent group so many seem to think it is? Will these guys help this team become a Super Bowl contender?

The Seahawks obviously aimed for explosive athletes — they apparently put together the most athletic Day 1-2 draft since 2003. But there is a lot more to playing winning football in the NFL than just being a great athlete.

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NFL draft Day 2: Schneider makes big move for Emmanwori

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John Schneider made the expected move up early in the second round, giving up 52 and 82 to Tennessee to get 35.

The Seahawks drafted South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, a first-round-graded guy who figures to fill the Kyle Hamilton role in Mike Macdonald’s defense.

At 50, the Seahawks selected Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo.

At 92, Schneider drafted a QB for just the third time, adding Alabama’s Jalen Milroe.

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Hawks put their guard up, fortify line with smart pick of Zabel

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On Day 1 of the draft, John Schneider made the smart move and upgraded an offensive line that was in desperate need of it.

There was a gaping hole at left guard, and Grey Zabel is expected to fill it – the first guard Seattle has drafted in the first round since Steve Hutchinson in 2001 (he turned out to be pretty awesome).

Mike Macdonald declined to declare which side Zabel would play – the lineman said he didn’t care – but the coach did confirm he would play guard.

“Hopefully we’re not moving him around much and he sticks at guard for a long time here, but he does have that versatility.”

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Schneider needs to make Day 1-2 picks count to finish contender

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Draft Weekend is here!

And John Schneider finds himself in a familiar position — stocked with five picks in the first two days (and 10 overall) as he tries to finish building a contender for a rising coach.

In 2010-13, he and Pete Carroll built a Super Bowl team using three historically awesome drafts and a couple of key free agents to put them over the top by Year 4 of their program.

Thanks to the Russell Wilson blockbuster trade in 2022, Schneider has been putting together another contending roster – and is looking to finish it off for second-year coach Mike Macdonald with a draft that should be very impactful.

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NFL draft

Schneider wants to ‘maneuver’

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John Schneider used to make a habit of trading down (or out) of the first round, doing so in eight straight drafts at one point (2012-19). He made veteran trades involving first-round picks in the 2021-23 drafts, but he has not moved down since 2019. Might he try to do it again this week?

In his pre-draft presser, he said he told an inquiring team that he is willing to consider moving down from 18. No real surprise. He is always open to it.  

He told reporters, “We want to be able to maneuver” and having four Day 2 picks “provides us with more opportunities to stay and pick good players or maneuver around.”

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