The Seahawks Lost Big In Free Agency. Which Departure Hurts the Most?
The Seattle Seahawks free agent dust has finally settled, and yeah, it stings a little. The team kept some pieces like Josh Jobe, Josh Jones, Rashid Shaheed, and Chazz Surratt, but they also said goodbye to some solid contributors. Coby Bryant, Riq Woolen, Kenneth Walker III, Dareke Young, and Boye Mafe have all moved on. So which loss actually keeps you up at night as a 12?
Who Really Hurt to Lose?
Let's break down who walked out the door. Young was mostly a special teams guy, so that's probably not keeping anyone awake. Mafe flashed some ability as a rotational pass rusher but never quite became the impact player the team hoped for. Then you've got the heavy hitters. Walker ended his Seattle run on an absolute high, winning Super Bowl MVP after some ups and downs throughout his time here. Woolen was a roller coaster: shutdown corner one week, penalty machine the next. And Bryant? He evolved into a legit safety after starting his career at cornerback, and he was playing really well when he left.
What's Next for the Draft?
The Seahawks did some depth shopping in free agency, bringing in safety Rodney Thomas II and running back Emanuel Wilson. But be real with yourself: this wasn't last season's splashy free agency moves. The team still has work to do heading into the draft next month.
The draft board is loaded with potential targets. Running back, cornerback, safety, edge rusher, interior offensive line, and even interior defensive line are all on the table depending on how the front office views the roster. Some positions like quarterback are obviously not concerns right now, but the secondary and defensive line need some fresh talent.
The question is simple but not easy to answer: which free agent loss stings the worst for you, and what does this team need most to compete?
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