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Seahawks strength of every position grouping entering the pre-season

By Geoff Shull

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks leads teammates onto the field before the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers t State Farm Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 26-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks leads teammates onto the field before the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers t State Farm Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 26-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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RENTON, WASHINGTON – JULY 29: Gerald Everett #81 of the Seattle Seahawks walks on the field at Training Camp on July 29, 2021 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
RENTON, WASHINGTON – JULY 29: Gerald Everett #81 of the Seattle Seahawks walks on the field at Training Camp on July 29, 2021 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Strength of Seahawks roster #6: Tight end

Some are likely gasping at the thought of the tight end group being listed before the wide receivers. After all, they have Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. My answer is simple: yes, but who is behind them?

The tight ends figure to be a lot more involved this year. Seattle swapped out an aging and sluggish Greg Olsen for a dynamic play-maker in Gerald Everett. Everett has the speed, vertical, and explosiveness to knock the lids off of opposing defenders.

Meanwhile, Will Dissly is finally back. Just two years ago Dissly was thought to be the next breakout star before his second injury in as many seasons knocked him out. This stunted his growth. Dissly played last year like he was trying to not get hurt.

That mindset is gone. He is back and trying to make plays. He looks like he did at the beginning of 2019 when he was on pace for 840 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.

Finally, Colby Parkinson is back and healthy. He looks everything like the Seahawks hoped he would. His route running is crisp and his frame is a touchdown magnet waiting to happen.

While the starting spot is not yet known, it is possible each of the three can have their days depending on the matchups. The trio looks that talented. If one is knocked out of injury, there is still a solid starter and solid backup remaining. Now, that is what I call depth, bringing the tight ends in at number 6.

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