The 12s Have Spoken: What Seahawks Fans Are Most Worried About Right Now
Kenneth Walker III is gone, and Seattle fans are losing sleep over it. A new SB Nation Reacts survey just dropped some brutal honesty about what the offseason departures mean for the Hawks, and one name dominates the conversation. Fans were crystal clear about which free agent exit stings the most, and it should tell John Schneider exactly what he needs to fix.
Kenneth Walker III Is The Loss That Hurts
This one was not even close. When asked which departure will have the biggest impact, Kenneth Walker III absolutely dominated the poll with 46% of the vote. That is not just a plurality. That is fans saying, without question, that losing him leaves the biggest void in the offensive identity of this team. The Super Bowl MVP is gone, and Seattle knows it.
Behind Walker, Coby Bryant grabbed 35% of the vote, showing how much his role in the secondary was valued. His versatility and consistency made him a key defensive piece. Further down, Riq Woolen pulled 9%, while Boye Mafe took 8%. Both were important contributors on defense, but clearly a tier below Walker in terms of perceived impact. Dareke Young rounded out the list with just 2%, reflecting more of a depth and special teams role.
The message is unmistakable: Walker's exit could most significantly affect the team in 2026.
Draft Needs Are Everywhere
Here is where it gets interesting. Fans do not think there is one glaring hole. They think there are several. Cornerback leads the way with 29%, signaling real concern about the secondary after recent departures. Edge rusher sits right behind at 28%, showing how critical maintaining pressure on opposing quarterbacks remains. It is basically a tie, and it tells you everything about the defensive side of this roster right now.
Running back comes in close third at 27%, which makes complete sense given Walker is gone. Fans clearly see replacing his production as a top priority. Interior offensive line follows as a secondary need at 12%, while safety and other positions barely registered at 2% each.
The bottom line: Seattle has no shortage of directions to go in the draft, and the 12s are watching closely to see which path the front office chooses.
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