Seahawks: Avoid Stokes, Prioritize Turnovers

0:00On March 8th, the Seattle Seahawks could lose a couple of cornerbacks in Free Agency, like Rick Woolen or Josh Job, opening spots for new faces next. Season. General manager John Schneider and coach Mike McDonald might eye replacements, but one name floating around, Eric Stokes, just is not the right fit. Free Agency heats up Monday, with Woolen possibly commanding up to $14 million a year elsewhere, while Job would cost less to keep. Drafting both replacements in 2026 could stretch things thin, so the team needs smarter moves now. Fans and analysts worry about inconsistency at the position, something the Seahawks have battled for years with players who shine one weekend, struggle the next. Stokes showed solid coverage and run-defense with the Las Vegas Raiders last year, allowing a low quarterback rating of 77.2. But his week-to-week play swings too much, and he lacks the takeaway skills this defense craves, which is one interception in five seasons compared to Woolen's 12 and 4. At a projected $7,400,000 per season, he is no upgrade over sticking

1:07with familiar options. Instead of chasing Stokes, Seattle should prioritize the draft or cheaper resigns to boost turnovers, where they rank 6 league wide with. 25 last season, keeping their defense humming strong.