How the Seahawks can fix the offensive line this offseason

Step 4: Projecting the starting offensive line going into the 2020 season

With many of the key issues filled between free agency and the draft, Seattle should have an incredible mixture of youth and veteran experience on the line. I am confident with this mixture of players, Seattle and more importantly, Russell Wilson, will have the protection that he deserves.

Left tackle: Duane Brown

Brown has been an underrated asset for the Seahawks over the past couple seasons. He has been a beacon of consistency. He has had both players and coaches frequently give him praise for his on and off the field work ethic. There should be no reason to think he will be anywhere but protecting Russell Wilson’s blind side for the 2020 NFL season.

Left guard: Joe Thuney

Thuney will be vaunted as the prized possession of the off-season on the offensive side of the ball. He has the potential to be an instant star for Seattle and ensure Russell Wilson and the run game are consistently protected from the left side of the line for years to come. With Seattle bucking the trend, and finally spending money on the offensive line, it will prove to be money well spent in the long haul.

Center: Cesar Ruiz

Ruiz is about as pro-ready as they come at the center position. He possesses every physical trait and technique refinement that you could hope for coming out of college. It’s simply up to the coaches and veteran players to help him put it all together. With veterans like Duane Brown, Joe Thuney and Bryan Bulaga at his sides he should have no shortage of experience to siphon off of. Ruiz has one of the highest ceilings I have seen coming out of college, he has the potential to be the best center in the NFL if everything goes right.

Right guard: Jamarco Jones

Jones proved last year that he may have been a diamond in the rough from the 2018 draft. He played his entire career at Ohio State at the tackle position. However, when tasked to fill in for DJ Fluker and Mike Iupati at guard, fans and coaches alike were thrilled to see how polished and comfortable he was playing on the inside. Coach Carroll stated Jones will be thoroughly in the competition for a starting guard spot this upcoming season.

I think Jones beats out both DJ Fluker and Phil Haynes for the right guard spot. He is about as toolsy of a player as they come. With what he lacks in athleticism, he more than makes up for in solid technique and heart. Look for him to take a massive leap in year 3.

Right tackle: Bryan Bulaga

Bulaga will be an instant upgrade over Germain Ifedi on the right side of the line. So long as Bulaga can maintain his health, Russell Wilson should be able to keep the streak of playing every game alive for another season. Behind Bulaga, Isaiah Wilson will be getting valuable exposure learning as the second string tackle. Look for Wilson to take over the starting spot by year 3.