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Five great former Seahawks the team could use in 2018

By Todd Vandenberg

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 15: Safety Kenny Easley #45 of the Seattle Seahawks points during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium on September 15, 1985 in San Diego, California. The Seahawks defeated the chargers 49-35. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 15: Safety Kenny Easley #45 of the Seattle Seahawks points during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium on September 15, 1985 in San Diego, California. The Seahawks defeated the chargers 49-35. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) /
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Walter Jones of the Seahawks
CANTON, OH – AUGUST 2: Former Seattle Seahawks tackle Walter Jones with his bust during the NFL Class of 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

The one man we need to put the Seahawks over the top

1. Walter Jones, offensive tackle. I lied, there was an order to this article. If you didn’t see this coming, you haven’t watched the Seahawks over the past few seasons. Jones isn’t just an offensive tackle, he’s THE offensive tackle. He made the Pro Bowl nine times in his 12 year career, and was a first team All Pro in four of those seasons. How good was Jones? Mike Holmgren called him the best offensive player he ever coached. He also coached a guy named Brett Favre, so that’s not faint praise.

Jones wasn’t perfect, I’ll admit. He allowed 23 sacks – in his career. That’s 23 in 180 games, or about two per season. He probably held a lot to do that, though, right? Maybe not. He was called for holding nine times. That’s nine holding penalties in 180 games. Some current Seahawks would consider that a good year. And that’s why we need Walter Jones.

One problem: Jones was so good, which year do you take?

The Seahawks have an excellent left tackle in Duane Brown, but I’m pretty sure he’d be happy to move to the right for this guy. Pete’s only problem is figuring out which year to pick up Jones. I  suggest 2005, when the Seahawks led the league in scoring. By the way, that’s the year the Sporting News named Jones the best player in the league at any position. Tom Brady threw for over 4,000 yards, Peyton Manning led the Colts to a 14-2 record, and Alexander had his phenomenal season. Yet an offensive tackle got the nod as the league’s best in the Sporting News. That’s as good as any year for the man who had never had a bad one.

Next: Three Seahawks to keep beyond this season

The Seahawks could certainly use some depth at safety and along the defensive line. It never hurts to have two top line wideouts either. And of all teams, Seattle knows you can never have too many running backs. Despite that, the offensive line has been the Achilles heel for the past few years. When you can have arguably the greatest Seahawk ever address your greatest need, that’s the call you make. Sorry to cut this short, but I need to get these Pym Particles in the mail to Pete right away.

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