Jalen Milroe predicted to be better on Seattle Seahawks than he was with Alabama Crimson Tide football
The Seattle Seahawks are in the middle of a soft reset, having swapped out Geno Smith and DK Metcalf for Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp. Seattle did well to save some money around the margins and attempt to be a fringe NFC playoff contender. The team’s long-term direction is unclear, but drafting Alabama Crimson Tide football product Jalen Milroe in the third round suggests management could earmark the 22-year-old as the future face of the franchise. Milroe never seemed to manage to reach that elite echelon of Crimson Tide offensive weapons, under Nick Saban and Tommy Rees or Kalen DeBoer…
Seahawks Should Trade for All-Pro Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson
The Seattle Seahawks may consider trading for All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals, according to NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah. Hendrickson, who led the NFL with 17.5 sacks last season and has 35 sacks over the past two seasons, is entering the final year of his contract with Cincinnati. While the Seahawks have a solid defensive unit, adding Hendrickson could elevate their pass rush significantly. However, a trade would likely require the Seahawks to give Hendrickson a substantial contract extension. Seattle has recently added DeMarcus Lawrence and has a crowded edge rusher group, making an acquisition complex.
By the Numbers
- Trey Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks last season.
- He has registered 35 sacks over the past two seasons.
Yes, ButWhile acquiring Hendrickson could significantly bolster Seattle’s defense, the Seahawks already have a deep roster of edge rushers, including DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and Boye Mafe, making a trade logistically challenging.
State of Play
- Hendrickson and the Bengals are not close to a long-term contract agreement.
- The Seahawks have recently signed DeMarcus Lawrence, adding to their edge rusher depth.
What’s NextIf the Seahawks decide to pursue Hendrickson, they might need to trade one of their current edge rushers to make room for him on the roster, potentially facilitating a mutually beneficial deal with Cincinnati.
Bottom LineSeattle should weigh the potential benefits of adding Hendrickson against the costs and complexities of the trade, as his impact on the defense could be game-changing but will require careful navigation of their existing roster dynamics.
