The answer to the latter question is almost always making an investment at quarterback, even if you already happen to have a franchise starter established.

Schneider said he believes guards are overpaid and overdrafted, but the Seahawks need help inside and could have options in Round 1.

The Seattle Seahawks currently own the No. 18 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager John Schneider could take that pick in several directions. Most agree the Seahawks’ biggest roster needs occur within the interior of their offensive line.

After missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season, this is John Schneider's opportunity to lift the Seahawks out of the doldrums

Schneider is projected to receive a fourth-round pick for losing offensive linemen Damien Lewis, a fifth-rounder for parting with linebacker Jordyn Brooks, and a sixth-round selection for legendary linebacker Bobby Wagner. That would give Seattle eight picks in all — one per round, plus an extra sixth.

If the Seattle Seahawks pursue a Geno Smith trade, insiders see Pete Carroll's Las Vegas Raiders as a possible landing spot.

The Seattle Seahawks have just 10 unrestricted free agents currently scheduled to reach the open market in March. General manager John Schneider has 16 total contracts to address, including restricted (2) and exclusive rights (4)

With Hank Fraley seemingly out of the mix, the Seahawks may be awaiting availability of coaches still in the playoffs for their coordinator vacancy.

The Seahawks made their big coaching move of the offseason, hiring Klint Kubiak on Sunday as their offensive coordinator to replace the fired Ryan Grubb.

In this blockbuster trade proposal, the Seattle Seahawks send star quarterback Geno Smith to the New York Giants.

Philosophically, should the Seahawks follow a different formula? They can save $17 million by releasing Tyler Lockett, an expected move at the expense of a beloved veteran. Cutting or trading Metcalf before June 1 would save $10.875 million but result in a $21 million dead cap hit.

The answer to the latter question is almost always making an investment at quarterback, even if you already happen to have a franchise starter established.