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In Today’s Links: Coach Macdonald feels good about his inaugural rookie class, our Seattle Seahawks continue their OC search, in earnest; what to do at QB1, mailbags and more. Dive in. We are just getting started. Thanks for being here.
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Seahawks News
Seahawks Offense: Which players will return in 2025? – Seaside Joe
The Seahawks can be complacent or they can shake things up
Seattle Seahawks begin offensive coordinator search – FOX13 Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks have begun their search for a replacement for fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb by reportedly scheduling a trio of interviews this week.
Seattle Seahawks have two paths they can go down at QB in 2025 – Seattle Sports
Seattle Sports’ Stacy Rost takes a look at the two big questions about Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback situation.
Seahawks Mailbag: Most Improved Players, ‘Complementary Football’ & More – Seahawks.com
You had Seahawks questions; we have answers.
Mike Macdonald Excited About The Development Of Seahawks 2024 Rookies – Seahawks.com
The Seahawks saw success and production from their rookies that head coach Mike Macdonald said will “pay dividends for us in the future.”
Seattle Seahawks DL Leonard Williams Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Defensive lineman Leonard Williams became the first Seattle Seahawks player to earn the NFC Defensive Player of the Month Award since 2016.
NFC West News
49ers news: John Lynch expects Deebo Samuel to return in 2025 – Niners Nation
Is Deebo valuable enough to bring back at his current contract for the 49ers?
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: “We’ve Never Fully Sold Out” to Win a Super Bowl – Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
The 49ers’ Super Bowl window may have just closed for a while. In retrospect, it’s incredible how close the 49ers came to winning those Super Bowls they lost. If only they had made one more move to put themselves over the top.
REPORT: Can the Rams Beat One of the NFL’s Top Teams? – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The Los Angeles Rams will face a Minnesota Vikings team fresh off their most disappointing performance of the year. Will the Rams beat the favored Vikings?
NFL playoffs: How PFF passing blocking grades correlate to team success – Turf Show Times
Are PFF pass protection rankings a sign of concern for Rams?
Cardinals Reacts Survey: How do you feel about the direction of the Arizona Cardinals after 2024 season? – Revenge of the Birds
What do you think of the direction of the franchise?
Arizona Cardinals Predicted to Have ‘Aggressive’ Offseason – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
It’s time for the Arizona Cardinals to put their money where their mouth is.
Around The NFL
Raiders’ first problem isn’t a coach or quarterback. It’s Mark Davis’ inability to find his own identity – Yahoo Sports
This isn’t a criticism of Antonio Pierce’s firing. It is a condemnation of the process that created this juncture. And now fans are led to believe that maybe Tom Brady might resolve all problems?
Four Verts, wild-card edition: Is this finally the year for a Ravens run? Plus the Packers are one heck of a 7 seed – Yahoo Sports
Baltimore has become a well-oiled machine on both sides of the ball, Green Bay has a legit shot to upset the Eagles on the road, and why Vikings-Rams might be the coolest matchup of the weekend.
PFT’s 2024 NFL most improved player: Sam Darnold – NBC Sports
Darnold lives up to his draft position, in his first year with the Vikings.
Playoff-bound Bucs bonded watching Falcons-Commanders thriller – ESPN
The Buccaneers met up at Baker Mayfield’s house to root on the Commanders against the Falcons, a result they needed to break a tie at the top of the NFC South.
Six things to know about the Bears’ coaching search – ESPN
The days of having head coaching candidates fly in economy class are over as the Bears strive to establish a first-class identity.
Can Chargers’ defensive stars exorcise their playoff demons? – ESPN
Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa and Derwin James Jr. — keys to a resurgent Chargers defense — have yet to win together in the postseason.
Steelers-Ravens: Three things to watch for during 2025 Wild Card Weekend – NFL.com
NFL.com’s Nick Shook breaks down three things to watch for when the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens clash in Saturday’s wild-card game.
Ranking each NFL team’s primary starting quarterback from the 2024 regular season – NFL.com
With the 2024 NFL regular season in the books, Nick Shook ranks the starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams. Which MVP candidate — Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Joe Burrow — finishes at No. 1?
NFL owners show their ineptitude and impulsivity with quick coach, GM firings – The Athletic
Jerod Mayo, Antonio Pierce, Ran Carthon and Tom Telesco struggled. But the Pats, Raiders and Titans owners also deserve blame for results.
NFL All-Rookie Team: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and more 2024 draft picks who shined – The Athletic
On paper, the 2024 draft class looked loaded. And it hasn’t disappointed. Who were the top first-year players in the NFL this season?
QB confidence meter for 2025 NFL playoffs: Patrick Mahomes in tier of his own, rookies offer big questions – CBSSports.com
Here’s a look at how much faith we have in each playoff quarterback
One free agent every NFL team should pursue in 2025 – PFF
From the Patriots at the top to the Saints at the bottom of the cap space spectrum, here’s one player every team should set its sights on for the 2025 NFL free agency period.