PFF Just Made The Same Old Seahawks Criticism, But They Got It Wrong This Year
Hold up. Pro Football Focus just dropped their worst-case draft scenarios for every NFC team, and their take on the Seahawks feels like déjà vu that misses the mark entirely.
PFF is worried the team might forget to "focus on protecting" Sam Darnold in the 2026 draft. But here is the thing: that criticism does not actually hold water this time around, and it is worth breaking down why.
The Offensive Line Is Finally Solid
Remember when Seattle's O-line was basically a turnstile? Yeah, those days are mostly behind us. The unit was genuinely much better in 2025, and there are two huge reasons why. Right tackle Abraham Lucas stayed healthy, and rookie left guard Grey Zabel turned into an absolute steal as the season went on.
Zabel allowed just two sacks all season, and both came in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. After that game, he only gave up one pressure in the next three games combined. In seven games, he gave up zero pressures. That is not a guy who is going anywhere.
And he is not the only piece locked in. Charles Cross signed an extension in January and is under contract through at least 2030. Abraham Lucas was signed to an extension just before last season started and stays on the books through 2028. That is three solid linemen set for at least the next three seasons, probably longer.
Where The Real Needs Actually Are
Sure, PFF could argue the right guard spot needs upgrading or that Jalen Sundell might not be the long-term answer at center. Anthony Bradford is in the final year of his rookie deal and needs to either step up or get replaced. But John Schneider taking a right guard high in the 2026 draft? That is basically nonexistent.
For once, the Seahawks have actual needs somewhere else. Running back, edge rusher, cornerback, those are the positions where Seattle should be hunting in rounds one or two. Those are the spots with valuable talent waiting to be grabbed.
PFF is making the same old complaint we have heard a hundred times before, except this year they are just wrong about it. The offensive line is not the problem anymore. Time to move on.
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