The John Schneider Free Agent Hall of Fame: Which Signings Actually Moved the Needle?
Here's a question that has Seattle fired up right now: what separates John Schneider's genius free agent pickups from the ones that make you wonder what he was thinking? The folks at Field Gulls took a deep dive into this exact debate, and honestly, it's way more interesting than you'd think when you start laying out the hits and misses from the Schneider era.
The Hits That Actually Changed Things
Let's start with the obvious ones. The 2025 offseason was basically a cheat code for Schneider and the front office, so they smartly pulled it out of this discussion and focused on 2010 through 2024 instead. But even without that recent magic, the good list is solid. Julian Love showed up as one of Schneider's best free agent acquisitions, while Uchenna Nwosu landed in that tier of really good signings, not quite the elite tier but damn close. Jason Myers also got a serious mention for being one of the best adds of the entire Schneider era.
Now, if we're being real, the 2025 offseason class absolutely deserves the conversation too. Sam Darnold, DeMarcus Lawrence, Cooper Kupp, and Josh Jones all made their mark on what turned out to be a Super Bowl winning team. That's not just good free agency, that's championship level.
The Misses That Still Sting
On the flip side, there are some names that make you cringe. Dre'Mont Jones never quite worked out in Seattle even though he's played well elsewhere. Ed Dickson. Gerald Everett. And then there's the infamous Ziggy Ansah disaster from 2019, which still lives rent free in every fan's head.
The thing is, when you really look at how infrequently the Seahawks actually dip into the free agency pool compared to other teams, that list of both hits and misses isn't exactly exhaustive. It's just the ones that stick with you.
What Matters Right Now
The bigger picture here is that Schneider was named the NFL's reigning Executive of the Year, and a huge part of that is knowing when to strike in free agency and when to pass. That 2025 class shows he's still got the touch. Whether you're talking about the steals from earlier in his tenure or the mega moves that just brought a championship to Seattle, that's the track record that gets you noticed.
What signings from the Schneider era stick with you the most, whether they're the good or the ugly?
🐦 What fans are saying on X
See the latest reactions and highlights from Seattle fans about John Schneider.
View X conversation →🔮 Trade Seattle Sports on Kalshi
Did you know you can trade on Seattle sports outcomes on Kalshi, the only federally regulated prediction market in the US? Kalshi is available in Washington state. Bet on Seahawks games, Mariners season outcomes, Kraken playoff runs, and more. No sportsbook account needed.
💰 Limited offer: Get a FREE $10 when you sign up!
👉 Sign up at Kalshi.com and use promo code SEATTLEONTAP to claim your free $10.
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.