12th Man Rising

● By Jake Luppino
With the regular season officially over, the Seattle Seahawks can now turn their full attention to addressing the needs of their roster and getting better for next year. There has also been clarity on the future of this organization with it being announced that Pete Carroll and John Schneider will be under the helm for the 2022 season. While questions still loom around Russell Wilson’s future in Seattle, it is worth noting that Wilson himself has stated time after time that he wants to finish his career as a Seahawk. In fact, what the Seattle Seahawks do in the draft and free agency may even revolve around him. After a disappointing 2021 season, my guess is Seattle will be displaying a high sense of urgency throughout the offseason to improve this roster. They certainly have the pieces to contend, but with a few more additions, they can solidify their spot as one of the powerhouses in the NFC. The 2022 draft presents an interesting opportunity for the Seahawks. The good news is that it is a weak quarterback draft class, meaning there is less urgency to trade Wilson for a top pick, hoping to draft his replacement. Even better, this draft class is loaded with talent in positions of need for the Seahawks.