Seahawks' Offseason: Retaining Talent, Adding Pieces

0:00On March 6th, the Seattle Seahawks are heading into a busy offseason after their Super Bowl win, with a new league year starting next week, that kicks off free agency in trades, and the team has nine unrestricted free agents they hope to keep. Retaining those players tops the list of storylines since repeating as champions is tough, but the young roster gives them a strong shot. Teams always chase talent from winners like Seattle, so not everyone will stay, and General Manager John Schneider might make some bold moves to add. Pieces, fans wonder about splashy signings, but nothing's set yet. Players often wait to test the open market for the best deal, even if the Seahawks offer extensions early, and the team has cap space while eyeing. Future contracts for stars like Devon Witherspoon and Jackson-Smith and Jigba. Coaches play a big role too, and fans are excited about offensive line coach John Venton, returning after improving that group last year, along with all five starters. On defense, defensive backs coach Carl Scott is back despite coordinator interest elsewhere,

1:04bringing sharp leadership from the only holdover of the old staff. One cool staff from fans, this Seahawks team, when turned over free through the playoffs and Super Bowl, plus their final regular season game, making them. The first champions to do that in an entire postseason run. As free agency heats up and the draft looms, Seattle's work to build another contender is just getting started. Blending the old magic with fresh. Faces.