Schneider's Trade Regret: Unger Over Graham

0:00On April 7th, back in 2015, right after back-to-back Super Bowls, Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider pulled off a massive trade. He sent all pro-center Max Unger and a first-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for Star-Tied and Jimmy Graham, aiming to boost Russell Wilson's weapons. That move kicked off a rough stretch for Seattle's offensive line, which had been key to their championship runs. Unger, a second-round pick from 2009, was a pro-bowl stud who anchored the middle for years. Fans and analysts saw the fallout immediately. Playoff bursts kept coming at first, but the line crumbled without Unger. They struggled to draft or sign replacements, leaving the offense exposed for nearly a decade. Now, over 10 years later, Schneider's owning up in a recent interview. He journals his decisions to avoid repeats and admits losing. Unger hurt more than Graham helped. The tight-in put of solid numbers, but never hit his. Saints peaked during three seasons in Seattle. Schneider's lessons paid off.

1:01Turning those heirs into smarter builds that have the Seahawks stacking one of the league's best rosters today.