NFL analyst emphasizes Seahawks’ biggest need in 2025

The Seattle Seahawks are looking for help in the trenches this spring, whether that's via free agency or the draft.

Dec 24, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Seattle Seahawks are in need of making changes if they want to get back to the playoffs in 2025.

For the Seahawks, it all starts in the trenches, where they had one of the worst pass-protecting units in the NFL.

ESPN insider Brady Henderson lists the offensive line as the biggest need for an upgrade this offseason.

Dec 8, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

"The Seahawks will need a new left guard and at least one upgrade at another interior spot. Smith threw too many interceptions this season, but he also had too much of the offense on his shoulders and not enough help carrying it," Henderson writes.

There has been a need for better offensive line play for the past few years with the Seahawks, but after missing the playoffs for a second consecutive year, general manager John Schneider may have a little more urgency when it comes to that part of building the roster.

Dec 8, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

"With his seat getting hotter in the post Pete Carroll-era, general manager John Schneider will buck his career trends and start investing heavily in the offensive line. The Seahawks will spend on Ben Bredeson and James Daniels to secure their guard spots and add Mekhi Becton to potentially kick back out to tackle. I'm not sure it will actually work, but they'll start spending, for sure."

The Seahawks will begin upgrading their offensive line when NFL free agency officially begins on Wednesday, March 12.

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