Pre-Snap Reads 5/15: Breakout candidates under new coaching staff

In Today’s Links: the Geno question lingers and Seaside Joe takes a crack at it; Kenny Walker talks a little smack; Seahawks sign another draft pick; more Coach Macdonald analysis. Dive into the links. Get yourself some knowledge. Each day, we inch closer to the preseason and seeing all these ‘Hawks working together under a new scheme. Exciting! Have a wonderful day.

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Seahawks News

Seahawks must make another Geno Smith decision in 2025 - Seaside Joe
What the Seahawks will and won't do with Geno Smith's contract, future of QB position in 2025: Seaside Joe 1900

Seahawks' Kenneth Walker says NBA players wouldn't have easy transition to NFL: 'It's the other way around' - Fox News
Austin Rivers, the veteran NBA point guard, sparked a debate on X recently when he said he could take 30 players from the NBA right now to play in the NFL, but it would not happen if football players tried to get on the court. Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III begs to differ. "No," he said bluntly to Fox News Digital while discussing his new partnership with RECOVER 180, an all-new, all-organic sports drink from beverage powerhouse Lance Collins, creator of BODYARMOR, among other drinks.

2 Takes: Should Seattle Seahawks bring back Jamal Adams? - Seattle Sports
Brock Huard and Mike Salk give arguments for and against the Seattle Seahawks reuniting with the polarizing Jamal Adams.

What separates new Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald? - Seattle Sports
The Athletic's Ted Nguyen delved into how new Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is setting a trend for defenses across the NFL.

Seahawks Sign Fourth-Round Pick Tyrice Knight - Seahawks.com
The Seahawks signed linebacker Tyrice Knight on Tuesday, the sixth of Seattle’s eight 2024 draft picks to sign.

Three Breakout Candidates For Seattle Seahawks Under New Coaching Staff - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Under new head coach Mike Macdonald, a few Seattle Seahawks should take a big step forward in 2024.

NFC West News

49ers news: Dissecting 5 passing concepts that ‘get players open’ - Niners Nation
We are continuing to highlight what makes the San Francisco 49ers passing offense thrive.

What Drake Jackson Needs to Show in 49ers OTAs - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Only two years ago the San Francisco 49ers drafted Drake Jackson in Round 2. Now he might get cut. Here's what he has to show in OTAs.

What Marvin Harrison Jr. Brings to Arizona Cardinals - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The first of our rookie profile series is here - and Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. can make quite the impact.

Why not Tejhaun? - Revenge of the Birds
Did the Cardinals strike gold with 6th Round WR Tejhaun Palmer?

Rams to start OTAs: Time for fans to be refreshed on the roster - Turf Show Times
OTAs begin with Rams head coach Sean McVay and assistants ready to install 2024 schemes

Rams News: LA Officially Signs 16 UDFAs to Training Camp Deals - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
Will any of them stick around?

Around The NFL

Ex-NFL head coach takes over as Arena Football commissioner - Larry Brown Sports
Former NFL head coach Jeff Fisher has taken over as the commissioner for the Arena Football League. He's an owner of one team.

Jared Goff helped lift Lions to new heights, but paying him will make it tougher to win - Yahoo Sports
Jared Goff's contract will present some challenges to the Lions.

Kirk Cousins: No beef with the Falcons, we're trying to win a Super Bowl - Yahoo Sports
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins insists he's not angry with the Falcons for drafting quarterback Michael Penix.

Jaguars, city of Jacksonville agree to $1.4 billion stadium deal - NBC Sports
The Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have agreed to a $1.4 billion stadium deal, the Associated Press reports.

Vikings took a 'swing for a great player' in Dallas Turner - ESPN
Minnesota felt it was worth spending a historic amount of draft capital in order to select Turner No. 17 overall.

Michael Barrett thinks Panthers got the 'steal of the draft' - ESPN
Barrett nearly went undrafted before Carolina prioritized his 'instincts' as a linebacker over questions about his size.

2024 NFL schedule release: Jets-49ers on 'MNF' in Week 1; Bills-Dolphins kicks off 'TNF'; Bengals-Chiefs in Week 2 - NFL.com
Three more 2024 NFL games were announced on Tuesday morning. The Jets will face the 49ers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 1, while Bills-Dolphins and Bengals-Chiefs will headline Week 2.

Can Jordan Love, Dak Prescott earn $60M a year? Next wave of QB deals set to push market limits - The Athletic
A new wave of massive NFL QB contracts is on the horizon, and this pack of pacts will shed unique light on the future of the position.

32 players to watch at NFL offseason workouts: Stefon Diggs, OBJ and lots of QBs - The Athletic
As rookie workouts wrap, OTAs begin, with mandatory minicamps looming in June. We pick one player from every team to keep an eye on.

Regrading 2021 NFL Draft: Lions, Broncos hauls look even greater; Jets, Bears miss big on franchise QBs - CBSSports.com
Pete Prisco looks back at his 2021 draft grades; here are his new marks

Strongest, weakest position groups after free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
The Chicago Bears' wide receiver room has quickly transformed into one of the NFL's best, led by DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze.