Pre-Snap Reads 9/8: Geno Smith looking to improve his process

If there is anything an exciting and retooled offense can reveal is just how bad you still are at the things you were bad at with the previous group of players. Our Seattle Seahawks look like their offense may become one of the league’s best, but they must earn that distinction. To do so they will need to improve where they have lacked: 3rd down execution and red zone efficiency. Geno Smith, our fearless and dynamic leader understands these things and trust, he has been working on improving the parts of his game that he can control. The process is real and being able to spread the ball around effectively to a group of interesting athletes offers a tantalizing outcome, ending in parades and banners.

Seahawks News

Seattle Seahawks blog: I'm ready to give everything this season - Seaside Joe
Seaside Joe origin story? Seaside Joe 1650

My Geno Smith related 2023 Seahawks fear « Seahawks Draft Blog
I have a slight concern about Geno Smith this season.

K.J. Wright's Seattle Seahawks predictions for 2023 season - Seattle Sports
Ahead of the Seattle Seahawks' season opener this Sunday, K.J. Wright shared a number of Hawks predictions for the 2023 campaign.

What Julian Love said about Seahawks' secondary before Week 1 - Seattle Sports
New Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love joined The Huddle to discuss the team's secondary and much more on Thursday.

The Huddle Podcast: Huddle Up For Week 1 vs. the Rams - Seahawks.com
Dave Wyman, Michael Bumpus and Stacy Rost preview Week 1 vs. the Rams.

The Sound Season 2, Episode 8 - Seahawks.com
This week’s episode of the “The Sound” focuses on some of the key pieces of Seattle’s defense heading into the 2023 season.

Bobby Wagner is back where he belongs. The Seahawks couldn’t be happier about it - The Athletic
Yes, the Seahawks are counting on Wagner to fix their run defense. But they're leaning on him for much, much more than that.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: Geno Smith to Reveal 'Situational Showcase' of Improvements - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Eager to take their offense to another level, Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks hope extensive work sharpening execution in the red zone and on third down will pay early dividends against a retooled Los Angeles Rams squad on Sunday.

NFC West News

49ers news: Charvarius Ward misses practice with a heel injury - Niners Nation
San Francisco 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga was excused from Thursday’s practice due to a personal matter. Nick Bosa was seen jogging on the sidelines.

49ers Receive Encouraging Injury Report on George Kittle, Jake Moody - Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
The 49ers have received encouraging injury report on several key players that include tight end George Kittle and rookie kicker Jake Moody.

Injury Report: Arizona Cardinals OL Kelvin Beachum Absent on Thursday - Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
Thursday's injury report between the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders was just released.

Arizona Cardinals to start Josh Dobbs per report - Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals are likely starting the veteran quarterback.

NFL executive thinks LA Rams are in big trouble on defense in 2023. - Turf Show Times
Where did NFL executives rank the LA Rams in the NFC hierarchy on defense?

Los Angeles Rams Move Cooper Kupp to Injured Reserve a ‘Possibility,' Reveals Coach Sean McVay - Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
The Los Angeles Rams may be without injured star receiver Cooper Kupp for an extended period, according to coach Sean McVay.

Around The NFL

Joe Burrow becomes highest-paid player in NFL history - Larry Brown Sports
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has officially become the highest-paid player in NFL history by agreeing to a new extension.

Maybe it's not the same old Lions, as Detroit pulls off huge upset against Chiefs - Yahoo Sports
The Lions kept their momentum from late last season going.

16 questions for AFC QBs: Are we wrong to call Jimmy Garoppolo a 'bridge' quarterback? - Yahoo Sports
Is Josh Allen’s relationship with Stefon Diggs going to require more maintenance? Could Patrick Mahomes elevate the offense if Travis Kelce’s knee injury lingers?

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: How Should You Handle The Eagles’ RBs Week 1? - NFL.com
Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for another edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast!

What will Lamar Jackson and Ravens' new offense look like? - ESPN
The Ravens hope a new OC and No. 1 receiver will jumpstart an offense that's tailed off in the last two seasons.

Goff and the Lions stun Mahomes and the Chiefs at home - ESPN
The Chiefs were without their top two pass-rushers and Mahomes' favorite target in tight end Travis Kelce.

2023 NFL season predictions: Picking Super Bowl and playoff teams, plus final standings for all 32 teams - CBSSports.com
The NFL writers here at CBS Sports have made their predictions for the 2023 season

NFL execs rank NFC teams: Big belief in Eagles, 49ers and yes, the Lions - The Athletic
A "shallow" conference could see some surprising contenders for its wild-card playoff spots.

Predicting the 2023 NFL MVP: Patrick Mahomes stands as early favorite | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
Timo Riske breaks down the NFL's top MVP candidates.