Three questions Seattle Seahawks still must answer before Week 1

The Seahawks seem to have more talent heading into 2023 than 2022, but there are still multiple questions about the team.
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What are some remaining position battles the Seahawks need to settle?

The offensive line is likely set and that has sometimes been a position group that wasn't always settled heading into a Week 1. So that is good. The defensive line is probably set as well with Dre'Mont Jones, Jarran Reed, and Mario Edwards being the starters. But at other spots where there might be even more depth, some spots remain open.

Going back to the last subject, what exactly is the cornerback group going to look like? Woolen is at one spot. In the slot Week 1 is probably going to be Coby Bryant. Expecting Devon Witherspoon, who has missed a ton of practices, to go up against Cooper Kupp and be successful is not a safe bet. And Jackson and Brown is still an open battle.

At linebacker, what should happen at inside linebacker? The team paid Devin Bush a pretty decent contract this offseason, but now Bush looks like he might just be a backup. Or does Bush jump a returning Jordyn Brooks somehow? Or does Seattle go with three linebackers a bunch on the field and how does that affect other positions?

As the receiving group is just a mess. Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf are healthy. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is out for likely Week 1. Even if Smith-Njigba was healthy, who is WR4? Now Jake Bobo might be WR3 and he might not be any good against starters in the NFL. Seattle likely still has at least two receiver spots to figure out before Week 1.

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