Field Gulls May 23, 2023
Seahawks OTAs: Geno Smith expects a big year for Dee Eskridge
Photo by Norm Hall/ Can Dee Eskridge make a name for himself on what looks to be a loaded position group? The writing appears to be on the wall for Dee Eskridge and the Seattle Seahawks; with Jaxon Smith-Njigba slated to jump right into the role of WR3 behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf, the talented but injury-plagued third-year pass catcher has a steep hill to climb in order to make a dent on this roster. While his track record is marred by the aforementioned health issues, his raw talent has never been in question. This is assuredly a frustrating spot to be in for...
Field Gulls May 20, 2023
Seahawks offense projects as top-10 unit, but is that too conservative?
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ Just how good could the Seahawks offense be in 2023? The Seattle Seahawks offense exceeded expectations in 2022, with Geno Smith leading the NFL in completion percentage and posting career-best numbers to justify his contract extension. Kenneth Walker rushed for over 1,000 yards, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving, and rookie tackles Charles Cross and Abe Lucas slotted in very well as Day 1 starters. With the addition of draft picks Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zach Charbonnet, and Kenny McIntosh, as well as a slight...
Field Gulls May 13, 2023
Seahawks will lead the NFL in air yards this season
Photo by Angelika Warmuth/picture alliance via ...See what we did there? The Seattle Seahawks have one of the NFL’s best deep passers in Geno Smith, a top-flight receiving duo in DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (set to be a trio with rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba now in the fold), and a head coach in Pete Carroll who has shown a willingness to pass the ball more often. It stands to reason that with an improved receiving corps and offensive line, the aerial attack could be one of the most lethal in the league. But this article has nothing to do with that. You see, the NFL...
Field Gulls May 11, 2023
Seahawks create cap space by restructuring Tyler Lockett’s contract
Photo by Michael Owens/ That’s one way to clear up cap room. With the Seattle Seahawks a little strapped for available salary cap space, the team has opted to do a little restructuring. ESPN’s Field Yates reported on Thursday that wide receiver Tyler Lockett, whose contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, has had a little over $8.5 million of his 2023 base salary converted into a signing bonus, which frees up just under $5.7 million in cap space. A non-schedule note: the Seahawks have restructured the contract of WR Tyler Lockett, converting $8.535M of his...
Field Gulls May 8, 2023
Sam’s Film Room: How Jaxon Smith-Njigba fits in the Seahawks offense
Photo by Harry How/ Smith-Njigba was drafted in the first round by the Seahawks at No. 20 overall. What can he provide to the passing offense? One of the Seattle Seahawks’ more underrated needs this off-season was a third wide receiver. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett have been incredible, but out of limited production from Marquise Goodwin, Freddie Swain, and a career total of 122 receiving yards out of second-round pick Dee Eskridge, it’s clear they were better going elsewhere. During the 2023 NFL Draft, the Seahawks decided to address that need. They took Jaxon...
Field Gulls May 6, 2023
Pre-Snap Reads 5/6: Tyler Lockett called the ‘most underrated receiver’ in the NFL
Photo by Michael Owens/ Read! In today’s links: Mock drafts! (wait, what?); Some more fun facts about our Seattle Seahawks’ 2023 draft picks; What are we gonna do with Jordyn Brooks; Deebo still mad; Randy Mueller’s take on the Lamar Jackson/Baltimore Ravens negotiations; and MORE!! #np Numero Group’s Eccentric Soul playlist on Spotify Seahawks News Seahawks 2022 vs 2023: Ain't That Better? - Seaside JoeComparing changes at key positions from last season, 5/5/2023 Brandon Marshall calls Tyler Lockett the ‘most underrated receiver in football’ - Seahawks...
