Seahawks' Draft Dilemma: Trade or Hold?

0:00On April 6th, the Seattle Seahawks looks stacked after free agency, sitting pretty as Super Bowl contenders for next season. But with the draft around the corner, they've got the fewest picks in the league, just four total. General manager John Schneider lost key defensive pieces, so expect him to target depth there, and maybe a running back replacement. Their picks include the 32nd overall in the first round, 64th in the second, 96 in the third, and 188th in the sixth. ESPN Insider Field Yates predicts they'll trade down from that first round spot to snag more selections, especially since teams crave that 50th year. Option on Rookie Deals. Fans and analysts see the impact clear as Day Depth is thin at cornerback beyond starters. Devin Witherspoon and Josh Job with only Nehemiah. Pritchard backing them up. Safety's are light too, just Julian Love, Nick Mnworry, and Tio Cotta for now. Those gaps could hurt in a long season. The trade for wide out Rashid Shaheed cost them fourth and fifth rounders, but Schneider locked him up with a three year deal. No regrets there.

1:07It's why they're short on picks. Yet his draft history builds trust. He's turned mid-round gyms into stars before. Whatever move Schneider makes, trading down or holding firm, it'll shore up the roster smartly. Seahawks nation stays locked in, knowing he's got the blueprint for another run.