The Seattle Seahawks dropped their preseason game to the Tennessee Titans, a tight 19-16 loss, making this arguably the most lackluster August under Head Coach Mike Macdonald. But hey, when you’re coming off a Super Bowl win, an underwhelming preseason feels like a small price to pay, right? What really matters right now are those snap counts coming out of Nashville, because they’re the ultimate cheat sheet for who’s got the inside track to land on that crucial 53-man roster.
Who’s Stepping Up for the Emerald City Offense?
Bobby Hart was basically glued to the field against the Titans, playing darn near the whole dang game. Amari Kight, on the other hand, was a no-show for snaps, likely battling an injury. Hart’s a veteran swing tackle, and while his starter track record isn’t exactly Hall of Fame material, he’s solid depth or even a practice squad candidate. He started at right tackle alongside Josh Jones at left, then shifted to left tackle with Jalen Milroe under center in the second half. And speaking of offensive line battles, Christian Haynes saw his night extended to 37 snaps thanks to a Mason Richman injury, which also pushed Bryce Cabeldue into action way earlier than expected after replacing Richman.
But the real buzz is around Montorie Foster, who’s been grinding extensively again. After a goose egg on special teams last week, Foster busted his tail for five ST reps this time, including flying downfield as a gunner and teaming up with Emmanuel Henderson for a punt return that unfortunately went for -1 yard. He almost pulled off a sick diving grab for a touchdown in the first half and caught his only pass from Jalen Milroe to get them out of a tough 2nd and 20. With Jake Bobo’s season now over, that WR5 spot is wide open, and Foster’s performance might just give him the edge he needs.
The Defense Is Making Statements
Here’s the real head-scratcher, in the best possible way: Tyrice Knight and Patrick O’Connell straight-up got the night off. Unless one or both picked up a knock in practice, this is a massive signal. You don’t just sit your second linebacker pairing unless they’re already considered too valuable to risk in preseason! Knight’s roster spot was never in doubt, but O’Connell has seemingly etched his place on the 53-man roster with this move. That left third-string linebackers Chazz Surratt and Chris Paul Jr with a busy night, plus Aaron Smith and Power Echols getting serious work in.
And keep an eye on A.J. Finley. His roster chances are looking strong, no matter what’s going on with Bud Clark’s injury. This marks two weeks in a row that Finley has been the starting safety, playing virtually the entire game, partly because Rodney Thomas II was also unavailable. Finley’s recovery from last year’s ACL tear has been nothing short of impressive, and he’s clearly making a case to be a consistent contributor.
With the preseason winding down and roster cuts looming, every snap, every play, every single detail matters. The next time our Seahawks hit the field, it’s the final audition for so many of these guys fighting to secure their spot on the 53. Who else will make a statement before the regular season kicks off?
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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