The Seahawks are back on the field Monday for training camp, and this isn’t just another week of practice. This is the last full sprint before preseason kicks off on August 15 against the Dallas Cowboys, meaning roster spots are about to get seriously heated. Expect more padded practices, more intensity, and more competition than ever as players fight to make their mark. The Emerald City is buzzing, and we’ll be there at VMAC on August 5 and 7, then at Lumen Field for Football Fan Fest on August 8, ready to tell you everything. (Fingers crossed those Spokane wildfires don’t mess with the air quality, seriously).
The Attack Without The Act: Fleury’s Big Test
Last year, Klint Kubiak’s offense leaned hard on under-center play-action, even giving Tory Horton increased first-team reps that paid off when games actually started. But now? Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury’s got a big challenge on his hands: improving the passing attack *without* play-action. Our efficiency wasn’t awful in non-play-action, but it wasn’t exactly lighting up the scoreboard, especially when Jaxon Smith-Njigba wasn’t getting targeted. We’re talking about crucial improvements here. We gotta see more running back targets, quicker three-step game, slants, and shallow crossers where guys can make plays after the catch. This isn’t just about tweaking; it’s about unlocking a whole new level of offensive threat. This early work is gonna set the tone for the season.
Young Guns And Interior Dominance On Defense
Speaking of setting the tone, the defense has some serious questions. First up, the young talent in the secondary. Guys like Andre Fuller, Michael Dansby, and Bud Clark are making noise. Dansby, in particular, has been getting major buzz in camp and could go from an afterthought to a legitimate roster contender. Clark has already delivered a few splash plays and worked with the starters, showing that natural nose for the ball. These guys are fighting for their careers, and it’s must-watch TV. On the line, Rylie Mills is the name everyone is talking about. Remember that Super Bowl sack? He’s been drawing rave reviews in camp, and if he keeps this up, he could be a massive piece of our interior pass rush. The question now is where he lines up most often, 3-tech or 5-tech, and what that means for his impact.
Cornerback Scramble And Pass Rush Rumblings
The cornerback room is another spot where the competition is fierce. Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe are locked in, no doubt. But with five cornerback spots usually on the roster, that leaves three up for grabs. Will the rookies step up and claim those crucial spots, or are veterans like Noah Igbinoghene going to fight them off? This is where preseason is going to be HUGE. And let’s not forget the pass rush. There are whispers of the Seahawks looking at another veteran pass rusher. If those rumors are true, it’s a direct challenge to our younger pass rushers. Their production in camp and in those upcoming preseason games is going to dictate whether we bring in outside help or if our own guys are ready to feast.
This is it, folks. The final full week of camp before we hit the field against Dallas. Every single rep matters, every single snap dictates who makes the cut and how our Hawks will look when it counts. Let’s see who steps up and owns their moment!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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