Anthony Bradford's 40.8 Pass Protection Grade Means His Seahawks Job Is On The Roster Bubble

Alright, 12s, buckle up! The Super Bowl defense is officially underway for our Seahawks, and it's already heating up! Rookie minicamp was just the appetizer. Now, as May wraps up, our boys are diving into voluntary OTAs, and trust me, they are ANYTHING but "voluntary" for some guys. Coach Fleury, our new OC Brian Fleury, is installing his offense, and while that's huge, there are players right now who *need* to prove they belong in the Emerald City. Some jobs are absolutely on the line, and if you're not paying attention to what's happening at Lumen Field, you're gonna miss some serious battles!

The Brutal Truth For Anthony Bradford

Look, I hate to pile on, but we gotta be real about what's happening on the O-line. Anthony Bradford struggled more than any other offensive lineman on the roster this past season. To be fair, his overall PFF grade did tick up, moving from a 48.3 in 2025 to a 50.6. That's a little progress. But his pass protection, man, it *nosedived* from a 48.5 all the way down to a brutal 40.8! That's a grade that has every Seahawks fan worried, and it's putting his spot directly in jeopardy. On the bright side, his discipline improved big time. In 2024, Bradford was flagged 10 times in just 578 snaps. This past season, he played 1,037 snaps and had just four accepted penalties. That's real growth in avoiding the flags, and we love to see that! But entering his fourth season, he has to keep that upward trend in *all* areas. Because if he doesn't? Rookie Beau Stephens is breathing down his neck, ready to fight for that spot. The stakes couldn't be higher for Bradford right now.

Nehemiah Pritchett's Tightrope Walk

Over in the secondary, with Riq Woolen gone in free agency, you'd think we'd rush to grab a cornerback, right? Nope. We waited until the 99th overall pick in the NFL draft, which is where we snagged Julian Neal out of Arkansas. Then we added two more corners in the final round, bringing in Andre Fuller from Toledo at No. 236 and Michael Dansby from Arizona at No. 255. These guys aren't gonna start tomorrow, but they are absolutely putting Nehemiah Pritchett on notice. Pritchett, a fifth-rounder out of Auburn in 2024, saw his snap count drop significantly. From 151 snaps in 2024 to a paltry 91 this past season. Now he's got a wave of young talent challenging him for a roster spot, which makes his path a lot less certain. Special teams is his bread and butter, his absolute calling card. If he wants to lock up his spot in the Emerald City, he needs to show he's a far better option on that unit than any of these new rookies. Period. Look, the Super Bowl defense doesn't just happen on game day. It starts right now, at these voluntary sessions. Every snap, every drill, it all counts. For guys like Bradford and Pritchett, their future in the Emerald City hangs in the balance. These next few weeks, leading up to mandatory camp in June, are absolutely critical for their careers. We're watching, 12s. We're always watching. Let's see who steps up!

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