Pre-Snap Reads 7/13: How far will an improved defense take the Seahawks?

Most would agree that our 2023 Seattle Seahawks have a real opportunity to win a lot of ball games. The offense may not only be an above-average unit but well above-average. If this proves to be true, the responsibility will then lie with the defensive unit to improve. Even marginal growth will yield a playoff berth, and possibly more. How far will the defense take us?

Seahawks News

Seahawks training camp preview: Offense - Seaside Joe
Position Battles, Depth Chart, The Bubble, and Salary Cap Commitments!

Thursday: Live stream at 2:30pm (PT) « Seahawks Draft Blog
How are the Seahawks looking before training camp?

Seattle Seahawks Q&A: How far can improved defense take them? - Seattle Sports
Stacy Rost is back for Part 2 of a Seattle Seahawks Q&A, with the big question this time centered on what defensive improvements could mean.

Seattle Seahawks NFL training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines - NFL.com
With the Seahawks set to open training camp later this month, Christian Gonzales breaks down the team's roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

Wednesday Round-Up: Seahawks' Shane Waldron Ranked No.4 NFL Offensive Coordinator by Pro Football Focus - Seahawks.com
Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus ranks the league’s best offensive play callers, with Seattle’s Shane Waldron ranking amongst the Top-5.

Seattle Sahawks DTs Training Camp Preview: Bold Predictions, Projected Depth Chart - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
With few returning veterans on the roster after shaking things up in the trenches defensively, the Seattle Seahawks are gambling on a blend of marquee free agents and unproven rookies to right the ship and help their defense take a big step forward in 2023.

NFC West News

49ers news: Talanoa Hufanga is the youngest safety on ESPN’s top 10 list - Niners Nation
Hufanga put on a stellar performance during his first full season as a starter

Could Clayton Tune Start for Arizona Cardinals? Some Believe Yes - Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
The Arizona Cardinals are awaiting a potential starter while Kyler Murray rehabs a torn ACL - is that Clayton Tune?

Kyler Murray's goal is to be back for the season opener - NBC Sports
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray underwent surgery Jan. 3 to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Kyler Murray has interesting quote about being coachable - Larry Brown Sports
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray offered an interesting quote about how coachable he is after a poor 2022 season.

2023 Cardinals Defense Has Plenty of Athletic Upside - Revenge of the Birds
JG and Nick Rallis have the talent to prove the NFL pundits wrong about Cardinals having worst roster

Rams Defense: Can this pass rusher take a step forward in 2023? - Turf Show Times
Can Michael Hoecht take the next step on the edge next season?

'Can't Be That Good': Ex-Los Angeles Rams Coach Thomas Brown Reveals Initial Doubts About Aaron Donald - Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
Former Los Angeles Rams turned Carolina Panthers coach Thomas Brown revealed his initial doubts about Aaron Donald.

Around The NFL

Tipping point - How Dan Snyder nearly survived as Commanders owner - ESPN
The October 2021 leaks of Jon Gruden's toxic emails triggered a series of events that forced Dan Snyder to sell the Commanders. Sources interviewed by ESPN connect the leaks to Snyder, but they also say a larger cast of people might have been involved.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveil new-look 'Creamsicle' throwbacks - ESPN
The team will rock their notorious orange threads in October for the first time since 2012.

State of the 2023 New England Patriots: Can Bill Belichick and Co. get back on postseason track? - NFL.com
Can New England avoid the first two-season playoff drought of the Bill Belichick era? Will Mac Jones bounce back from a tough 2022? Adam Rank examines the state of the Patriots heading into the 2023 NFL season.

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Best ball vs. managed leagues - NFL.com
Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for another edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast!

Why explosive runs are the key for Mixon, Bengals in 2023 - ESPN
The Cincinnati running backs play a pivotal role in helping Joe Burrow and the passing offense.

Mueller: Identifying each AFC South team’s biggest concern from a GM’s perspective - The Athletic
It was the weakest division in the NFL in 2022. What do its teams have to feel good about, and what remain their issues entering 2023?

Ranking 2023 NFL contenders by tiers: NFC headlined by Eagles, Cowboys, 49ers entering new season - CBSSports.com
Sorting all 16 clubs in the conference

Three players to build around for every AFC team | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
Heading into the 2023 season, we are identifying three core players that each AFC team should work to build the roster around going forward.