Schneider's Cautious Seahawks Offseason: Missed Opportunities?

0:00On March 22nd, Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider played it safe this off-season. He kept defensive speedster, Rashid Shaheed, and defensive back, Josh Job, while letting players like Kenneth Walker III and Rick Willen walk. With plenty of edge rushers already, he skipped the chase for Boyet Mayfay and aims for extra draft picks next year. That cautious strategy fits with their Super Bowl winning core and three top 100 picks coming up soon. Schneider trusts the current lineup at safety and corner to hold steady without big splurges. Fans and analysts point out a few mischances for 2026. Guys like former Brown's guard Wyatt Teller could have short up the right guard spot right away. Houston grabbed him on a two-year $16 million deal, bringing proven blocking despite some injury history. Meanwhile, cornerback Jamel Dean would have added real depth behind starters Devin Withaspoon and Josh Job. Pittsburgh signed him for three years at just over 12 million per season, giving flexibility that might lack if injuries hit.

1:04Running back Keaton Mitchell's big play speed could have complemented the backfield too, something missing after Walker's exit. Schneider's built two Super Bowl teams before, so his calls usually pan out. Still, as the season unfolds, a bit more talent up front might make defending that Lombardi Trophy even easier.