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Three moves the Seahawks still need to make

By Geoff Shull

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Under laser lights, Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks is introduced before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks won, 37-30. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Under laser lights, Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks is introduced before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks won, 37-30. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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The Seahawks need to get Clowney some help

Everson Griffin is still looking to find a home. I have a gut feeling he wants to play for Seattle and is waiting to see how the Clowney situation plays out.

Over the last 4 seasons, Griffen has averaged a pressure rate of 11.1% which is well above average for the NFL. Last season Griffen amassed 8 sacks, 40 QB hurries, 59 QB pressures and 3 tackles for a loss. These stats are nothing to sneeze at when searching for a second fiddle for Clowney.

I can’t see Griffen being unreasonably expensive to sign either. I think he wants to finish his career playing for his old coach at USC (Pete Carroll). Given his age (33 years old) I believe he will value some stability more than anything else.

My proposed contract:

Terms: 2 years, $17.5 million

Avg salary: $8.5 million

Guaranteed monies: $10 million

Cap hits by year

  • 2020: $6.5 million
  • 2021: $11 million

This move is absolutely imperative to the Seahawks off-season. Clowney can have all the talent in the world, however, if he is consistently double/triple teamed he stands no chance. By pairing him with a savvy veteran that plays with consistency and grit, this should be enough to unlock Clowney’s full potential.

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