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Seahawks News
4 reasons the Seahawks will invest in guards and centers – Seaside Joe
Finally, John Schneider will have to address the interior of the offensive line
Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight named team’s breakout candidate for 2025 season | Seahawks Wire
Will Seattle Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight enjoy a breakout season in 2025?
Why guard upgrades just became more important for Seattle Seahawks – Seattle Sports
Michael Bumpus explains why guard is such an important position in new Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s scheme.
Seahawks mailbag: How can Seattle escape purgatory without a teardown? – The Athletic
Plus, we answer questions about new OC Klint Kubiak, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, and potential targets in the draft and free agency.
Seattle Seahawks’ Klint Kubiak Aiming to Reunite With Saints QB Coach – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Previously working together in Minnesota and New Orleans, Klint Kubiak has sights on bringing Andrew Janocko with him to join the Seahawks staff.
NFC West News
Kenneth Grant or Walter Nolen? – Revenge of the Birds
Which defensive tackle would you want the Cardinals to select?
Arizona Cardinals OT Emerging as Franchise Cornerstone – Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals‘ dominant left tackle was among the NFL’s best in his second year.
REPORT: Do the Rams Have One of the Worst OLs in the NFL? – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The Los Angeles Rams must figure things out on their offensive line this offseason, as the unit recently received a shocking ranking.
Rams and Stafford have to plan their future with or without each other – Turf Show Times
At some point the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford will move on from each other, but when?
49ers news: How many new starters will the Niners have on defense? – Niners Nation
The Niners have a number of holes to fill defensively, thanks to a couple of key free agents.
Putting the 49ers Contention Puzzle Together: Needed Changes – Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Last season, the 49ers chose to run it back by doubling down on proven but aging and fragile veterans, who predictably fell to injury. Running it back in 2025 risks the same result. Changes are needed to establish a sound foundation.
Around The NFL
Super Bowl 2025: Ron Torbert is the referee, which penalties has his crew called most often? – Yahoo Sports
This will be Torbert’s second career Super Bowl.
Joe Burrow: We have several guys who deserve to be paid what they’re worth – NBC Sports
When it comes to Mike Brown paying up, Burrow shouldn’t hold his breath.
How Brian Schottenheimer became the Cowboys’ head coach – ESPN
Jerry Jones passed on outside options to make his offensive coordinator a first-time head coach. Here’s how it happened.
Can Vikings keep winning without succeeding in NFL draft? – ESPN
The Vikings had the oldest team in the NFL in 2024, exacerbated by a series of unsuccessful drafts.
2025 Senior Bowl: Daniel Jeremiah’s top 12 standouts from week of practice – NFL.com
Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects stood out the most during the week of practices at the Senior Bowl? Daniel Jeremiah highlights 12 players who helped themselves heading into Saturday’s all-star game.
‘NFL Honors’: Picks for MVP, Coach of the Year and six other Associated Press 2024 NFL awards – NFL.com
Which of the finalists will take home Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year at ‘NFL Honors’? NFL.com analysts make their picks for eight of the individual awards.
What if Bears took Jayden Daniels? If Saquon stayed in NY? An alternate look at 2024 NFL season – The Athletic
We created a multiverse for the 2024 NFL season — Joe Burrow plays alongside a decent defense, Sam Darnold is QB of the Jets … and more!
Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why? – The Athletic
The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here’s who could be in the market for the QB.
Agent’s Take: 2024 Contract Awards, starring Saquon Barkley and NFL’s other best and worst signings – CBSSports.com
Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly
2025 NFL free agency: 10 defensive free agents who deserve to get paid – PFF
From some of the game’s best at their positions finally hitting the market to breakout players cashing in, here are 10 defensive free agents whose contracts will be gaudy come March.