Even the best things can get better, and getting complacent is a championship team's most damning mistake. That said, expecting the Seattle Seahawks to do much this offseason wasn't just wishful thinking; it was unrealistic.
General manager John Schneider entered the offseason with plenty of cash to spare but several key players to keep around. Also, they only had four draft picks, so even with a trade here and there, they wouldn't be able to do much.
The negative connotation around the Seahawks' offseason is tiring and lazy, and it completely ignores context. Improving a team that went 14-3 in the regular season and won the Super Bowl is a tall order, and real life isn't like Madden. That's why ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz chose the Seahawks among the five least-improved teams, but also why he cut them some slack.
The Seattle Seahawks are most likely done making moves
"It would be almost impossible for the Seahawks to improve because the reigning Super Bowl champs were so good last season," Schatz wrote. "... Even if they are the best team in the league again, the Seahawks are still stuck in the NFC West, so the schedule is going to be difficult."
The Los Angeles Rams went all-in this offseason. Months after acquiring Trent McDuffie, they shook the league to its very core to get Myles Garrett. That's a problem, even for the defending champions, especially given that they'll meet at least twice a year.
However, Schneider plays chess when most people play checkers, and he's neither reactive nor emotional. While most general managers would be bending over backward to respond with a major move of their own, the Seahawks' boss will most likely stay put.
The Seahawks were reportedly interested in trading for Maxx Crosby before the 2025 season, so they might want to revisit that possibility at some point. That said, it sounds highly unlikely that a) he'll be traded before the start of the season and b) the Seahawks would even consider making that move at this point.
Also, looking at this team, there aren't many glaring holes or needs. They could do much better at right guard, but with only a handful of options -- and not a single one that might be particularly appealing -- they might give rookie Beau Stephens a chance instead of finding someone in free agency.
Whether that will turn out to be a mistake remains to be seen, but the Seahawks have every right to feel comfortable with their current roster. Even if having another 14-3 season is a tall order, their strength of schedule isn't as hard as that of most Super Bowl champions, and their young core might only get better with more reps.
Of course, losing offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III were big blows, and the new-look Rams will pose a major threat. Still, making moves just for the sake of it has rarely worked out for any team.
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