Pre-Snap Reads 5/5: Rookies react to first mini-camp

In Today’s Links: a little tid-bit on DK and Tyler, and how wonderful they are; recaps on mini-camp for the Seattle Seahawks and such; a few more of them draft breakdowns and class overviews; and a lil something from Coach Macdonald and his recent interview with 710 ESPN. Thanks for being here. Enjoy your Sunday. Etc, etc.

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Seahawks News

Seaside Streams: Seahawks 4th round picks Knight, Barner - Seaside Joe
Tyrice Knight and A.J. Barner get the Seahawks YouTube treatment: Seaside Joe 1890

Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf are the NFL’s most-productive WR duo - Seahawks Wire
Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf are the NFL's most-productive WR duo

New frontier for coaches, players alike at Seattle Seahawks rookie camp - KCPQ
Rookie mini-camp practice for the Seattle Seahawks on Friday was a new frontier for coaches and players alike. Mike Macdonald oversaw his first practice as head coach in Seattle while over 50 rookies saw their first practice on an NFL field.

WATCH: Jim Nagy from the Senior Bowl discusses Seattle’s 2024 draft class – Seahawks Draft Blog
It’s always a pleasure to spend time talking to Jim Nagy, the Executive Director of the Senior Bowl. In our latest conversation we run through Seattle’s 2024 draft class. Have a watch…

Why Seattle Seahawks' Macdonald is excited about defensive front - Seattle Sports
With the addition of first-round pick Byron Murphy II, the Seattle Seahawks' defensive front offers something new to coach Mike Macdonald.

Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp Day 3 notebook - Seattle Sports
Seattle Seahawks OL Mike Jerrell wouldn't change going the D-II route in college. Plus, more from the second day of rookie minicamp.

Seahawks Rookie Minicamp ‘An Awesome Start’ For Rookies & Coaching Staff - Seahawks.com
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald came away from two days of rookie minicamp pleased with the work the team was able to get done.

Rookies Praise Head Coach Mike Macdonald After First Rookie Minicamp Practice - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
The Seattle Seahawks had their first rookie minicamp practice and the draft class is already gushing about their new head coach.

NFC West News

Cardinals Mailbag: Post-NFL Draft - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals now move forward into the offseason after the dust settles on the 2024 NFL Draft.

49ers Draft 2024 Scot McCloughan likes Jacob Cowing, Dominick Puni - Niners Nation
The former 49ers general manager joined The Athletic’s Matt Barrows to discuss the prospects he likes.

Rams Draft Grades: NFL Executives give their thoughts on Fiske trade - Turf Show Times
The Athletic’s Mike Sando shared what NFL executives had to say about the Rams trade for Braden Fiske

Rams News: LA's Defense Expected to Look Quite Different in 2024 - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The absence of Aaron Donald could be felt pretty deeply.

Around The NFL

NFL stars CJ Stroud, Micah Parsons did not impress with their ceremonial first pitches - Larry Brown Sports
NFL stars C.J. Stroud and Micah Parsons did not exactly impress with their ceremonial first pitches in Japan at a Tokyo Giants game.

Here are 5 early top candidates for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year - Yahoo Sports
The leader of the group should be Minnesota's Dallas Turner. He landed with maybe the perfect defensive coordinator in blitz- happy Brian Flores.

Xavier Worthy: I don't think being 169 pounds is going to be a problem - NBC Sports
After the Chiefs drafted wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the first round, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that the rookie's has a "body type a little more like" DeSean Jackson and Worthy welcomes the comparisons to a player who starred while playing for Reid with the Eagles.

Well-rested Marvin Harrison Jr. ready for Cardinals career - ESPN
Marvin Harrison Sr. and the No. 4 pick's decision to skip the NFL combine and his pro day was a calculated one.

Colts' draft reflected confidence in current roster - ESPN
Indy GM Chris Ballard usually tries to gather more picks with trades, but he changed his strategy this year.

Biggest question facing each team following 2024 NFL Draft: Do Steelers start Justin Fields or Russell Wilson? - CBSSports.com
A look at the many big questions as teams enter the summer months

2024 NFL Draft: Replacing the biggest reaches with better prospects | NFL Draft | PFF
Here are five of the biggest reaches in the 2024 NFL Draft. And because nobody likes the guy who shows up only with problems and not solutions, I've also given the team a replacement player for that selection.