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Seattle Seahawks Offseason Report Card Eyes Improvement

The Seattle Seahawks have struggled a little in the offseason so far.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 24, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) and running
Dec 24, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) and running / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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The Seattle Seahawks are making some adjustments to their team this offseason, eyeing replacements for the players they have lost and seeking potential upgrades.

Bleacher Report gave every NFL team a grade for the offseason so far, and gave the Seahawks a "C+" for their efforts.

Jan 7, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws in the
Jan 7, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws in the / Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

"The Seattle Seahawks largely used free agency to retain noteworthy contributors like Artie Burns, Noah Fant and 2023 trade acquisition Leonard Williams. They did add a few significant pieces, like Jerome Baker and Johnathan Hankins, but they pretty much lost as much as they gained. Trading for Sam Howell might give Geno Smith more competition at quarterback, but on paper, Howell is merely replacing Drew Lock," Bleacher Report writes.

While the team mostly tried to match what it had lost in free agency, the draft gave the team a few pieces that can contribute very quickly for the Seahawks.

"Draft weekend was a different story. Rookie defenders Byron Murphy II, and Tyrice Knight should help bolster the front seven right away, while Christian Haynes should instantly upgrade Seattle's much-maligned offensive interior," Bleacher Report writes.

Ultimately, the Seahawks have every reason to be a better team in 2024. However, there's reason to doubt why they won't be among the NFC's best teams. They haven't hit a home run on the offseason, but a few solid singles has the Seahawks in a better position from where they were before. The team needs to take another swing or two to really be a contender, but for now, Seattle can be content with where it is.

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Jeremy Brener
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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