After our Seahawks’ first preseason battle against the Dallas Cowboys, the 12s have spoken, and the message is crystal clear: depth concerns are weighing heavy on the minds of 71 percent of fans. We saw some real flashes of potential, but also some moments that made us all lean forward in our seats with a bit of a furrowed brow. This isn’t just a casual observation, folks; it’s a genuine sentiment from the most plugged-in Seahawks fans.
Mixed Bag Moments and the Middle Ground
The energy was absolutely electric during that first drive, and honestly, the whole first quarter had us buzzing, thinking we were seeing something special against the Cowboys. Our second-string units came out strong, holding their own and even putting points on the board against Dallas’s backups. But then, man, the second quarter hit, and things got real dicey. It quickly turned into a mixed bag, with flashes of what could be, but a whole lot of head-scratching moments. When we asked our loyal readers how concerned they were about the team’s depth after this first game, the results landed squarely in the middle for most. A whopping 71 percent of voters find themselves in this camp: 40 percent are “somewhat concerned,” and another 31 percent are “neutral.” And honestly, that’s where I’m at too. While some position groups look a little thin the deeper you go on the depth chart, we’ve gotta remember that after that first quarter, we were mostly watching third and fourth stringers. These are the guys fighting for the last spots on the 53-man roster and the practice squad, mostly developmental pieces who are aiming to make their mark on special teams.
Reality Check on the Edges and Corners
Now, there are 23 percent of you out there who said you’re not concerned at all. And while I love an optimist, a zero-concern outlook might be a bit too rose-colored glasses right now. After our starting four pass rushers, the depth issues on the edge definitely become a thing; that group looked rough and raw. And for our cornerbacks? Once you get past the initial guys, the play gets pretty inconsistent. Some of our defensive backs showed flashes of talent, no doubt, but they weren’t consistently hitting the level that Coach Mike Macdonald expects from his defensive backs. It’s a competitive league, and consistency is king. Then there’s the 6 percent who are “very concerned.” While it’s easy to get frustrated, remember that our main backups, the second-string unit, played lights out for the first quarter, holding back their Dallas counterparts and getting points on the board. So, there’s legitimate optimism from those immediate backups, even if some of the later-string players might not even make the team.
We still have two more preseason games to go, two more chances to see how these guys develop and if our depth can rise to the challenge. How are you feeling about the 2026 Seattle Seahawks team so far? Where do you land on the concern scale? Drop your thoughts below, let’s get this discussion fired up! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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