In Today’s Links: the Seattle Seahawks D is becoming self-aware, how Cooper Kupp and Sam Darnold will fit into the new offense, why our squad will be better than some people think, O-line, QB talk, and a bit more. It’s Thursday. Which means it’s Friday. Which means it’s the weekend. Welcome to the weekend. Thanks for being here.
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Seahawks News
These Ouzts Were Made For Blocking - Seaside Joe
Seahawks FB Robbie Ouzts should play a lot as a rookie
No pressure: Seattle Seahawks' D knows what it's capable of - Seattle Sports
"I feel like it's picking up where we left off. I don't think there's any pressure," Seattle Seahawks pass rusher Derick Hall said on Bump and Stacy.
Notes from Seattle Seahawks' second open OTA practice - Seattle Sports
Here's what stood out from the Seattle Seahawks' second open-media OTA practice, which included a better afternoon from quarterback Sam Darnold.
Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp progress in new Seahawks offense | Tacoma News Tribune
Sam Darnold unhappy with mistakes throwing to Cooper Kupp, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Seahawks organized team activities (OTAs). Klint Kubiak, Mike Macdonald OK.
Commentary: Why the 2025 Seahawks will be better than analysts, oddsmakers think - The Spokesman-Review
There’s a national consensus surrounding the 2025 Seahawks. It’s that they’re not very good.
Seattle Seahawks’ “new” offensive line will be tested early - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
John Schneider added a first-round pick to the Seahawks' offensive line in April. This unit will face quite the pass-rushing gauntlet the first half of 2025.
Seahawks Sign Former Marquette Track Star Mitch Van Vooren — Emerald City Spectrum
Adding another athletic tight end to the roster, the Seahawks will be taking a look at a former Marquette track star during OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Why the Seahawks don’t have a QB competition, as Jalen Milroe learns behind Sam Darnold - The Athletic
No, Milroe is not the Russell Wilson to Darnold's Matt Flynn, even if there are plenty of similarities to the 2012 situation.
NFC West News
Keep an Eye on This Arizona Cardinals Roster Battle - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
The Arizona Cardinals have a question to answer at a key position.
Cardinals Reacts Survey: Who is under the most pressure heading into the 2025 season? - Revenge of the Birds
Which player or coach has the most to prove in 2025?
Fred Warner on Robert Saleh Back With 49ers: "So Crucial" - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Fred Warner is already feeling the improvements on the 49ers with Robert Saleh back as the defensive coordinator.
49ers roster: Deommodore Lenoir, Demarcus Robinson, CJ West underrated heading into 2025 - Niners Nation
Identifying three secret superstars who can help the San Francisco 49ers bounce baco to the Super Bowl: Deommodore Lenoir, Demarcus Robinson, CJ West
Rams OC Mike LaFleur Sounds Off on Puka Nacua - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
The Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator did not mince words when it came to his star receiver
Rams are very lucky not to play Achilles’ heel Josh Allen this season - Turf Show Times
PFF named Josh Allen the Rams’ Achilles’ heel, as the Bills QB is the highest-graded player against L.A. since 2020
Around The NFL
Ranking NFL's 13 new coach-quarterback duos of 2025: Bears, Vikings set to surge? Raiders poised to rebound? - CBSSports.com
Which new pairing is most promising heading into the 2025 season?
Reggie Bush: NFL owners want the cheapest field surfaces, players need to demand grass - NBC Sports
"Unfortunately, NFL owners still believe that turf is the cheapest, most cost-efficient way," Bush said.
With a young QB and trade rumors swirling around other Falcons, this might be Drake London's moment - Yahoo Sports
London is a great downfield threat who's been good despite rampant inconsistency at quarterback. With a strong-armed QB now starting — and a potential Kyle Pitts trade rumored — London might get even better.
Ranking NFL's most likely worst-to-first teams for 2025 season - ESPN
Since 2002, 25 NFL teams have gone from worst to first in their division in a single season. Who will shock us in 2025?
PFF Guard Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2025 NFL season - PFF
For the second straight year, the Atlanta Falcons' Chris Lindstrom tops PFF's pre-season NFL guard rankings.
The Scotsman who helped the Eagles perfect the tush push: ‘Nobody else is doing what I do’ - The Athletic
He's a former rugby player himself, but Richie Gray pushes back against those who dismiss the Eagles' QB sneak as a rugby play.
Make-or-break candidates: James Cook, Justin Fields among players at crossroads in 2025 NFL season - NFL.com
Who could be heading into a make-or-break season in 2025? Nick Shook highlights 17 NFL players at a crossroads, including three quarterbacks facing heavy pressure to perform.