Lastly, defensive ends such as Alton Robinson who weigh in at less than 280 are included in this breakdown at linebacker. Those who had been smaller defensive tackles for the Hawks in the past and weigh in between 280 and 300 were categorized as defensive ends. Bulkier players, such as Al Woods and Bryan Mone, who are likely to man the nose tackle spot in a 3-4 are included as defensive tackles in this breakdown. Roster breakdowns of defensive front seven personnel since 2012 Positionįor readers wondering how the 2022 positional breakdowns on the defensive line were determined, players who were formerly categorized as defensive tackles or defensive ends for Seattle were re-categorized for the purposes of this analysis based on their physical traits. With the team likely to need only half as many defensive tackles relative to seasons past, but more linebackers, to most accurately look at the positions an average of the total of defensive tackles, defensive ends and linebackers combined during the 2012 through 2021 seasons is included below. The big caveat in comparing the positional breakdown of the current roster relative to the rosters of years past is obviously the shift from a base 4-3 to a base 3-4 and the corresponding shift in needs from the defensive line to the linebacking corps. With this data handy, it becomes possible to begin to look at what positions the Seahawks are likely to make additions in the coming months prior to the opening of training camp, and thus to hone in on the areas of the roster on which they may be likely to focus during the upcoming draft. The training camp rosters for 20 are excluded from this table because during each of those seasons the league had an 80 man limit on the roster, while the 90 man roster of the lockout-shortened 2011 training camp has also been excluded.Ĭurrent Seahawks roster relative to past training camp rosters Position So, without wasting any time, here is a breakdown of the roster by position, both for the team as currently constructed, as well for at the opening of training camp each season since 2012. The place to start, as always, is not just to focus on the positions of need for the Hawks, and rather to start with an analysis of the current roster in relation to past rosters. Thus, with the heart of free agency already in the rear view mirror, it’s now time to focus on what the Seahawks could do in the draft later in April. In any case, as the team continues in its adoption of the Shane Waldron offense, while also shifting defensively to adopt a Vic Fangio style system, the overhaul of the roster continues. Quarterback remains a significant need for the team following the trade of nine-time Pro Bowl schlub Wilson to the former division rival Denver Broncos. For some teams that means fans are scouring tape and draft profiles looking for the player who could be the missing piece to push the team over the top, while for other teams it’s a matter of taking the best player available to help in rebuilding.įor the Seattle Seahawks, it’s anybody’s guess how the team will proceed as the team enters its first draft in the post-Russell Wilson era. The countdown to the 2022 NFL Draft is about to hit single digit days, and fans across the NFL are working themselves into a frenzy regarding the infusion of young talent and potential their favorite team is about to receive.
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