Pre-Snap Reads 3/3: NFL combine offering tons of excitement

The combine has begun. Hopeful athlete’s stock rises and falls with the completion of each drill. Our Seattle Seahawks have met and will continue to meet with draft prospects, subsequently adjusting their big boards. Who will shine? Who will pop? Who do you want to draft?

Seahawks News

The biggest misconception about modern QB contracts: The 'middle tier' myth - Seaside Joe
Does anyone else do any research? Seaside Joe 1459

My thoughts on day one of the combine « Seahawks Draft Blog
Here are my day-one thoughts on the defensive line and linebacker workouts…

Bumpus: 3 linebackers Seahawks should target in NFL Draft - Seattle Sports
The Seahawks need linebacker help this offseason, and there's three draft prospects Michael Bumpus would like Seattle to target early.

John Schneider reflects on Seahawks' 2022 draft named NFL's best - Seattle Sports
On Seattle Sports' John Schneider Show, the Seahawks GM spoke about the team's 2022 draft that earned honors, including their standout OTs.

Inside The NFL Draft Process With Seahawks Senior Director Of Player Personnel Matt Berry - Seahawks.com
An inside look at the Seahawks draft process from Matt Berry as the Seahawks front office continues to prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll: Playing Multiple Sports Is “Vitally Important” For NFL Hopefuls - Seahawks.com
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll explains why he so strongly values multi-sport athletes.

Seattle Seahawks 2023 Combine Confidential: Linebackers - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Facing the possibility of opening a new season without either one of their starting linebackers from a year ago, the Seattle Seahawks will be closely monitoring prospects at the position in the NFL combine. Which players stand out as potential targets?

NFC West News

49ers news: John Lynch says ‘there may be a need for an additional quarterback’ - Niners Nation
There are plenty of options available for the 49ers in the free agency market.

Will Tashaun Gipson Remain in San Francisco? | Football Outsiders
The veteran safety may retire. He may leave in free agency. Or he may re-sign with the 49ers and help them chase another NFC West title.

San Francisco 49ers Combine Preview: Offense - Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Previewing the players at the NFL Scouting Combine who fit the San Francisco 49ers' needs.

Arizona Cardinals See Advantages of Youthful Coaching Staff - Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
The Arizona Cardinals have finalized their coaching staff with little experience to help with the rebuild.

Cardinals: A Whole New Draft Plan - Revenge of the Birds
Cardinals’ new GM Monti Ossenfort has vowed from day one that the Cardinals are going to upgrade their entire scouting and drafting process. Key factors that MO said the team would prioritize are...

Rams 2023 cap space: Cutting Brian Allen could be a need for L.A. - Turf Show Times
Starting center is a cap casualty candidate

LA Rams Announce Bobby Wagner Release, Coach Sean McVay Thanks LB - Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
The release of Bobby Wagner from the Los Angeles has been announced by the franchise.

Around The NFL

Anthony Richardson impressing in 1 interesting area at NFL Combine - Larry Brown Sports
Top quarterback prospect Anthony Richardson is impressing in one interesting area at the NFL Combine, per a report.

Lamar Jackson negotiation seems to be getting worse for Ravens - Yahoo Sports
Six weeks into a crucial offseason, talks between the two sides remain stuck in a quagmire of ambiguity, and comments made at the combine this week by GM Eric DeCosta only layered on more drama.

‘I want to run the damn ball’: Mike McCarthy outlines surprising vision shift for Cowboys' offense in his play-calling return - Yahoo Sports
McCarthy is adamant the Cowboys must reduce the risk their QB gets hit. “If Dak Prescott plays in every game next year, I feel we’re going to have a hell of a season.”

With goal of someday becoming a G.M., Von Miller visits Scouting Combine - ProFootballTalk
Twelve years ago, he was one of the prospects. At some point in the future, he could be the person ultimately responsible for finding them.

NFL scouts pick most memorable pre-draft, combine workouts - ESPN.com
We surveyed more than four dozen coaches, scouts and execs for the most amazing NFL draft prospect workout stories ever. Here are a few that stood out.

Jets must revamp offensive line, sell it to new quarterback - New York Jets Blog - ESPN
General manager Joe Douglas hopes a line beset by injuries in 2022 can return healthy, and he probably will add some pieces in the draft.

Move the Sticks: Previewing the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine - NFL.com
Bucky Brooks, Rhett Lewis and Lance Zierlein are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks live from the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

2023 NFL Free Agency matchmaking: One fit for each AFC team - NFL.com
Could Kareem Hunt end up in South Beach? Might Derek Carr join Robert Saleh and the New York Jets? Nick Shook matches one free agent with each AFC team.

Agent's Take: Aaron Rodgers' trade value and the logistics of dealing the Packers' star QB, plus his best fit - CBSSports.com
Here's everything you need to know about a potential Rodgers trade