Seahawks GM: ‘We know exactly what our deficiencies are’

Much has changed for the Seattle Seahawks over the past year, but not much has changed as to where they stand in the NFL.

One thing Seahawks GM Schneider says never changes about O-line

The Seahawks find themselves heading into the offseason after just missing out on a playoff berth for the second year in a row. While some change has occurred in the product on the field, like an improved defense that shined in the second half of 2024, the constant struggle on the offensive line has continued to the plague the offense.

Seattle’s O-line ranked ranked 26th in Pro Football Focus pass block grading and 24th in run blocking last season. The group allowed the third-most sacks in the league and played a prominent role in the Seahawks’ 28th-ranked rushing offense.

With the Seahawks’ continuing have troubles up front on offense, Wyman and Bob co-host Bob Stelton asked Seattle president of football operations and general manager John Schneider if the team has changed it’s philosophy in acquiring players.

“Philosophically, no, but process-wise, yes,” he said Friday during the return of Seattle Sports’ John Schneider Show. “… We know exactly what our deficiencies are. We can all see it, right? And we have a plan to address everything.”

Schneider said that part of addressing some of the team’s constant issues up front is who the team acquires, but he emphasized that the developmental aspect is just as important. He pointed to the balance of both that the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles possess.

Four of Philadelphia’s starting offensive linemen in the Super Bowl were players drafted by the franchise, including a seventh-round starting left tackle. The remaining three homegrown players consist of two second-rounders and a first-rounder.

Additionally, the Eagles found a steal by signing Mekhi Becton to a low-cost, one-year contract last offseason and moving him from tackle to guard. Becton was a former first-round pick, but had injury concerns after missing all but one game during the 2021 and 2022 seasons combined.

Philadelphia’s offensive line ranked fifth in PFF run block grading and sixth in pass blocking.

“They’ve done a great job. Their offensive line coach (Jeff Stoutland) is really good coach, been there for a long time. And they’ve done a really nice job getting acquisitions and developing there,” Schneider said. “That’s what we need to improve on. We need to improve our ability to identify and develop because it’s 50% both ways, and you have to be able to develop these guys.”

Hear the full conversation with Seattle Seahawks president of football operations and general manager John Schneider at this link or in the audio player in this story. Listen to The John Schneider Show every Thursday at 4 p.m. leading up to the NFL Draft. Find the podcast on the Seattle Sports app.

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