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NFL Power Rankings: Seattle Seahawks in Bottom 10?

With a new coaching staff led by Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks aren't getting much respect from one outlet on its preseason NFL power rankings.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 7, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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The Seattle Seahawks have finished 9-8 each of the past two seasons and earned one playoff berth, but they aren't satisfied. That's why they parted ways with head coach Pete Carroll after 14 years with the franchise and revamped their roster in more ways than one.

Bleacher Report recently published an NFL power rankings just before training camp, and the Seahawks came in at No. 21 — just shy of being among the bottom 10 teams in the league.

"There's a new, untested head coach in Mike Macdonald. Multiple potential areas of concern defensively, including a completely revamped linebacker corps," Bleacher Report writes. "If things break the right way for the Seahawks, Seattle has the ability to win 10 games and get back to the postseason. But the Seahawks could just as easily lose 10 games and face an offseason in 2025 filled with some difficult decisions."

The teams behind the Seahawks were the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots.

The Seahawks ranked 25th in points allowed last season, but there's optimism for that to change with Macdonald at the helm. He led the NFL's top defense last year with the Baltimore Ravens and comes to the Seahawks with plenty of young defensive talent on the rise.

On offense, Geno Smith is set to lead the way for a third straight season, but it could be his last after the team traded for Sam Howell from the Washington Commanders. Howell started all 17 games last season and has potential of becoming a full-time starter once again.

The question marks surrounding the team will start being answered with training camp this week and the preseason that starts in early August.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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