Pre-Snap Reads 7/17: Unknowns remain as Seahawks head into training camp

More on Geno and his underrated ability to be accurate in the pocket; 90-man roster round-up with Tyler Lockett; how will the Brandon Aiyuk trade request affect our Seattle Seahawks; and, how good will the ‘Hawks be next season? We speculate, and we wait. Just a few more days. Almost there, folks. Thank you for your patience.

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Seahawks News

Brandon Aiyuk trade request will give us important NFL data - Seaside Joe
Seahawks, DK Metcalf, and entire NFL must be watching this situation closely to gauge value of their own receivers: Seaside Joe 1963

Geno Smith is an incredibly accurate passer - Seahawks Wire
Geno Smith is an incredibly accurate passer

As Seahawks training camp nears, questions linger about how successful they'll be in 2024 - The Seattle Times
The success of the Seahawks can shape moods across the Pacific Northwest, and with the first practice coming on July 24, folks are stuffing stocks into their emotional portfolios. Can new coach Mike Macdonald fill the size 20 Monarchs that Pete Carroll left behind? Will Geno Smith resemble the near-MVP-caliber quarterback he was through the first two-thirds of the 2022 season, or the just-better-than-average QB he has been since? The most pertinent unknown is whether Macdonald can revamp a defense that finished 30th in yards allowed last season and no better than 26th in the two seasons before that.

Top 2024 Seahawks Training Camp Storylines: Will Geno Smith Thrive In Ryan Grubb’s Offense? - Seahawks.com
Geno Smith loves what he has seen from Ryan Grubb’s offense so far, which could mean big things for Seattle’s Pro-Bowl quarterback and for the rest of the offense.

Seattle Seahawks roster breakdown: One thought on Geno Smith and every position group - The Athletic
Could this be a make-or-break season for the Seahawks' QB? What does Mike Macdonald have planned at linebacker, cornerback and safety?

Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Roundup: What Role Does Tyler Lockett Play in New Offense? - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Still a dangerous weapon in his own right, Tyler Lockett could be a victim of the talent around him in regard to overall production for the Seahawks moving forward.

NFC West News

NFC West preview: Biggest questions facing the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals - The Athletic
A look at the NFC West: biggest questions, fantasy football sleepers and more.

NFL trade rumors: 49ers Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade - Niners Nation
Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the San Francisco 49ers haven’t been willing to engage in contract negotiations since May.

Will Nick Sorensen be One and Done as the 49ers' Defensive Coordinator? - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Nick Sorensen didn't seem to be the 49ers' first choice to replace Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator. So if Sorensen struggles in his first season as the 49ers defensive coordinator, will they bring him back for a second season?

Paris Johnson Jr. Ready to Anchor Arizona Cardinals' Left Side - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
Arizona Cardinals OL Paris Johnson Jr. is ready to anchor the left side of the line.

Brett Kollmann and E.J. Snyder: “Cardinals could be sneaky good this year” - Revenge of the Birds
The Bootleg Football crew previews the Cardinals’ chances this season

Matthew Stafford, Rams ‘triplets’ ranked 6th in the NFL by CBS Sports - Turf Show Times
CBS Sports ranked the trio of Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams 6th in the NFL entering 2024

Rams News: Star LA Tackle Hoping to Make Good on Lucrative Contract - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
Los Angeles' projected starting left tackle is set to play a massive role for L.A. this upcoming season.

Around The NFL

Caleb Williams is finally signing his rookie contract with Bears - Larry Brown Sports
No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams has finally agreed to sign his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears, per a report.

NFL offseason power rankings: No. 12 Miami Dolphins have some unfinished business - Yahoo Sports
The Dolphins had a disappointing end to a promising season.

Packers financial report confirms national NFL money is closing in on $13 billion - NBC Sports
Commissioner's goal of $25 billion in total revenue by 2027 could be too ambitious.

Execs, coaches, scouts rank the NFL's top 10 WRs for 2024 - ESPN+
Who are the top 10 receivers in the NFL? Execs, coaches and scouts rank Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill and other stars.

Ravens' defense better or worse? A position-by-position breakdown - ESPN
With all the changes in Baltimore, are the LB, CB and other position groups better, worse or the same heading into the season?

Which Commanders draft picks will compete for starting jobs? - ESPN
The Commanders made nine picks in the '24 draft, beginning with Jayden Daniels. Here's the fit for each one as 2024 training camp is set to begin.

State of the Las Vegas Raiders: Can Antonio Pierce deliver playoff berth in first full season as head man? - NFL.com
Over the past 21 years, the Raiders have only made the playoffs twice. Can Antonio Pierce flip the script in his first full season as head coach? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL campaign.

Move the Sticks: NFC South & NFC West Championship foundations - NFL.com
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks, looking at all NFC South and NFC West teams as training camp approaches.

Always a late bloomer, Montez Sweat is living up to his star potential with the Chicago Bears - The Athletic
Losing two of his closest family members put Sweat in a dark place, but the birth of his son two years ago brought him back to the light.

How do AFC pass rush groups stack up heading into the 2024 season? - The Athletic
Can anyone match the Browns' collection of talent up front? We take a look at how each AFC pass rush stands heading into training camps.

2024 NFL 'Triplets,' rankings, Part II: Packers, Texans make huge leaps; Chiefs reclaim the top spot - CBSSports.com
It's time for our annual rankings of the top trios in the NFL

Baltimore Ravens: Best players of the PFF era - PFF
Hall of Famers Ed Reed, Ray Lewis and Jonathan Ogden headline the Baltimore Ravens' "Team of the PFF Era."