While not every expert shares a similar opinion, one ex-NFL general manager thinks the Seahawks may surprise some people going into the 2024 season.
will look to get back to the playoffs this season after narrowly missing out in 2023.aren't high considering the team has a new rookie head coach in Mike Macdonald, but former NFL front office executive Michael Lombardi believes their new hire could lead the team to the postseason.
Nov 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard runs the ball ahead of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports / Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsLombardi said on Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy
. “I think it’s going to be a tough out for people. I think their talent is better than they performed last year. Defense was the problem. Injuries were the problem. … And yet, still won nine games. And if they beat Pittsburgh , it’s a playoff team. “But they didn’t, and so now Mike comes in with his scheme and Ryan Grubb gets to run the offense. And I think that if they play complementary football and coaches the team not as a defensive coordinator but as a head coach, they’ll have a chance to really improve.”know what it's like to be overlooked, as that's been there story since Russell Wilson left town.
While they likely won't be seen as a true threat to the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC West, there's a chance they could surprise as one of the conference's three wild-card teams, especially if Macdonald can quickly transform a Seahawks defense that has been putrid as of late into a solid top-15 unit.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster.
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