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In Today’s Links: review of the Grubb hiring/firing, OC coordinator candidates for our beloved Seattle Seahawks, a lil on Byron Murphy II, playoff previews, and more! Happy Thursday. Here’s to the weekend. Enjoy yourselves.
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Seahawks News
Was Ryan Grubb a bad hire? – Seaside Joe
The Seahawks may want someone more experienced this time
Seahawks offensive-coordinator candidates? Think Mike Macdonald’s Harbaugh coaching tree – The News Tribune
Mike Macdonald loves John and Jim Harbaugh, their philosophies. It’s what he’s building his Seahawks to be. So…
How should Seattle Seahawks approach RBs in 2025? – Seattle Sports
After the seasons Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet had in 2024, the Seattle Seahawks have interesting choices to make in the backfield.
Four Seattle Seahawks who took the biggest leap in 2024 – Seattle Sports
Here’s a look at the four Seattle Seahawks players who took the biggest step forward during the 2024 campaign.
Seahawks All Access: The Sights & Sounds From The Season Finale Win At The L.A. Rams – Seahawks.com
Seahawks All Access takes you on the field and the sidelines with all the sights and sounds from the Seahawks’ Week 18 victory over the L.A. Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Three priorities for Seahawks’ next offensive coordinator, whomever it might be – The Athletic
Whether Mike Macdonald picks an experienced play caller or an up-and-comer, the to-do list for Ryan Grubb’s replacement is quite clear.
Was Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II’s Rookie Season Underwhelming? – Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Missing nearly four total games in his first season, Seattle Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy II isn’t likely to be in Defensive Rookie of the Year consideration.
NFC West News
49ers 2024 year in review: A mixed bag for the 49ers receiver group – Niners Nation
There were plenty of ups and downs from the 49ers wide receivers in 2024
Kyle Shanahan says He’s Open to Changing the 49ers’ Defensive Scheme – Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
The 49ers defensive scheme is somewhat outdated. They’re still running the same defensive scheme that the Seahawks ran 10 years ago under head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks don’t even run this scheme anymore.
Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray ‘100%’ Coming Back in 2025 – Sport Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals will continue rolling with quarterback Kyler Murray.
Red Rain Podcast 173: ARI 47 SF 24 ROTB Questions and Answers – Revenge of the Birds
Thanks to all of you who submitted answers to the questions. Kyle and I tried to share as many of your answers as we could. You guys make me proud.
Your thoughts?
The good, the bad, and the ugly: a season in review – Turf Show Times
LA’s seasons turns around after a 1-4 start
What Happened The Last Time The Rams Played The Vikings? – Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
Next Monday will not be the first time the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings have seen each other. Here’s a look at the last time the two teams played each other.
Around The NFL
NFL playoff predictions: Super Bowl champion, MVP, wild-card weekend winners and more – Yahoo Sports
Three Yahoo Sports NFL writers think the Chiefs finish off their historic Super Bowl three-peat, while the NFC picks are all over the map.
Can Steelers break two perilous losing streaks? – ESPN
Pittsburgh goes into Saturday’s wild-card matchup against Baltimore with a four-game regular-season losing streak and a five-game playoff losing streak.
What NFL head coaches do to rebuild after losing their job – ESPN
The coaching carousel has begun to spin. On average, 6.5 NFL teams per season have changed their head coach in the Super Bowl era.
NFL Rookie Rankings: Jayden Daniels goes wire to wire as No. 1; Brian Thomas Jr. tops WR hierarchy – NFL.com
With the 2024 NFL regular season in the books, Gennaro Filice provides a final update to his rookie rankings. Who is the top-rated wide receiver? Where do quarterbacks Bo Nix and Drake Maye slot in? See the full pecking order, 1-25.
Saquon’s hurdle, Josh Allen’s heroics: The NFL season’s best moments, week by week – The Athletic
After 272 games, the NFL’s regular season is officially in the books. We celebrate the coolest plays and most compelling on-field moments.
NFL playoffs QB rankings: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes opens postseason at No. 1, Lions’ Jared Goff in top five – CBSSports.com
Which signal-callers are most promising as the playoffs begin?
PFF Awards 2024: The NFL’s best players in 20 categories – PFF
PFF’s 2024 awards were voted on by 28 senior analysts, contributors and members of the PFF staff.