John Schneider's Free Agent Hall of Fame: Which Signings Actually Moved the Needle?
Here's the thing about John Schneider's tenure as Seahawks GM: the guy doesn't go crazy in free agency like some teams do. But when he swings, he swings for the fences. And lately? He's been absolutely crushing it.
Last week on The Hawks Eye podcast with Bryce Coutts, we took a deep dive into Schneider's best and worst free agent moves across his entire run with the team. We looked at the period from 2010 through 2024, and then we had to ask ourselves: do we even include 2025? Because honestly, that offseason was such a cheat code that we almost had to leave it out just to make things fair.
The Hits Keep Coming
Let's talk about what Schneider has actually nailed. Julian Love stands out as one of his best acquisitions during free agency. Uchanna Nwosu belongs in that second tier of really solid signings, the kind that don't get enough love but absolutely deserve it. And then there's Jason Myers, who got a shout out in the comments as one of the cleanest adds of the entire Schneider era.
But 2025? That's a whole different animal. Sam Darnold, DeMarcus Lawrence, Cooper Kupp, and Josh Jones all made their marks on what turned into a Super Bowl winning team. That's the kind of free agency haul that gets you to the dance.
The Ones That Didn't Work Out
Not every move has been a home run, though. The bad side of the ledger includes Dre'Mont Jones (even though he's actually played well elsewhere), Ed Dickson, Gerald Everett, and the absolute disaster that was Ziggy Ansah back in 2019. Those are the ones that sting a little when you look back.
Here's what's wild: when you really think about how infrequently the Seahawks actually dive into the free agency pool, the list of good and bad moves isn't even that long. Schneider's not a guy who's constantly wheeling and dealing. He's selective. And that approach just got him Executive of the Year honors.
So the question for you: who do you think belongs on Schneider's all time best and worst list? Are there any names we missed? Because there's definitely a conversation to be had here in the Emerald City.
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