The reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks hit the field for their seventh training camp practice Wednesday, and even without pads on, there was plenty to buzz about at VMAC. It was another warm, hazy day out in Renton, with that wildfire smoke hanging around, but you know the 12s still packed the berm to capacity. Everyone wanted a glimpse of our champs, and even for a non-padded session that stretched on for about 2.5 hours, we definitely got some major takeaways.
The Defense Is Still Dominant and Darnold Is Clicking
Alright, let’s talk about the defense first, because WOW. These guys performed incredibly well, showing everyone why they’re the best in the league. Even without the full pads on, the intensity was there, the communication was crisp, and they just looked stout. It’s early, but that championship-level swagger is absolutely present. And can we talk about Sam Darnold and Rashid Shaheed? That connection was absolutely electric out there! Darnold was slinging it, and Shaheed was snatching everything thrown his way. You could just feel that chemistry building, and it looks like it could be a real weapon for us this season. This is the kind of stuff you love to see emerging during camp, laying the groundwork for some serious offensive firepower.
A Rebuilding Run Game and a Safety to Watch
But hey, it wasn’t all perfect, right? Let’s keep it real. Our running game is definitely a work in progress right now. It’s clear that it’s a rebuilding project for the squad, and that’s something they’re really going to have to nail down as we move through camp. It’s a critical part of our offense, especially for a championship team, so seeing it as a “work in progress” means there’s some serious grinding ahead. On the flip side, keep your eyes peeled for what’s emerging on defense: there’s an interesting name to watch at safety that really caught our attention. We can’t say too much just yet, but trust me, they’re making some noise and could be a player who steps up big time for the Emerald City this season.
We were out there observing for Field Gulls, and Bryce Coutts and I threw together a quick reaction video right after practice ended from outside The Pro Shop in Renton, because we were hustling to get to SoDo! For more in-depth, fleshed-out analysis of everything we saw today, don’t miss us live from Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo tonight at 7:30 pm PT! We’ll have special guest Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum joining The Seahawks Syndicate podcast to break it all down. You know you want to be there! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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