Demario Davis named NFL’s second-best linebacker

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis was recognized as one of the best in the NFL, trailing only Seahawks superstar Bobby Wagner.

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Who are the best linebackers in the NFL right now? The game has seen an influx of young talent in recent years, with stars emerging all across the league like Darius Leonard, Fred Warner, and Deion Jones. But there’s still a strong old guard of household names; consider Dont’a Hightower, Lavonte David, and Bobby Wagner.

According to Mark Schofield over at Touchdown Wire, New Orleans Saints All-Pro Demario Davis is among them. Davis signed with the Saints as a free agent back in 2018 and immediately made an impact, earning a leadership role as team captain. He’s gone on to round out his skills set and erase any weaknesses in his game.

It’s enough for Davis to be listed ahead of everyone but Wagner in Schofield’s ranking, and Wagner’s no slouch — once upon a time he received a vote for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. By impressing in run defense, pass coverage, and blitzing after quarterbacks, Davis has done his level best to be called the game’s best three-down linebacker. Now can the Saints please re-up his contract?

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Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett retires from NFL

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett retires from NFL

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Report: Fox Sports signs Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be future NFL analyst

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Report: Fox Sports signs Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be future NFL analyst

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Patrick Mahomes dethrones Russell Wilson as highest-paid NFL player

The Chiefs have reached an agreement with QB Patrick Mahomes to a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2031 season.In his first two seasons as starting quarterback, Mahomes became league MVP and Super Bowl MVP, toppling franchise and NFL records along the way.Last April, when Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signed a four-year extension worth $140 million, he became the highest-paid player in football with one of the richest deals in league history

The Chiefs have reached an agreement with QB Patrick Mahomes to a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2031 season.In his first two seasons as starting quarterback, Mahomes became league MVP and Super Bowl MVP, toppling franchise and NFL records along the way.Last April, when Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signed a four-year extension worth $140 million, he became the highest-paid player in football with one of the richest deals in league history

Patrick Mahomes dethrones Russell Wilson as highest-paid NFL player

The Chiefs have reached an agreement with QB Patrick Mahomes to a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2031 season.In his first two seasons as starting quarterback, Mahomes became league MVP and Super Bowl MVP, toppling franchise and NFL records along the way.Last April, when Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signed a four-year extension worth $140 million, he became the highest-paid player in football with one of the richest deals in league history

The Chiefs have reached an agreement with QB Patrick Mahomes to a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2031 season.In his first two seasons as starting quarterback, Mahomes became league MVP and Super Bowl MVP, toppling franchise and NFL records along the way.Last April, when Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signed a four-year extension worth $140 million, he became the highest-paid player in football with one of the richest deals in league history

How shortened NFL preseason could impact Seahawks schedule

In a move that was speculated to happen eventually due to coronavirus cases on the rise, the NFL shortened the 2020 preseason from four to two games per team.”In essence, the league canceled Weeks 1 and 4 of its original preseason schedule,” writes ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, citing a league source.As far as the Seahawks are concerned, under this revised schedule, Seattle will likely play the Texans on the road on August 22 at 5 p.m. PT and the Chargers at home on August 27 at 7 p.m. PT.The slated Week 1 matchup against the Raiders and the Week 4 game at the Vikings would be canceled

In a move that was speculated to happen eventually due to coronavirus cases on the rise, the NFL shortened the 2020 preseason from four to two games per team.”In essence, the league canceled Weeks 1 and 4 of its original preseason schedule,” writes ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, citing a league source.As far as the Seahawks are concerned, under this revised schedule, Seattle will likely play the Texans on the road on August 22 at 5 p.m. PT and the Chargers at home on August 27 at 7 p.m. PT.The slated Week 1 matchup against the Raiders and the Week 4 game at the Vikings would be canceled

How shortened NFL preseason could impact Seahawks schedule

In a move that was speculated to happen eventually due to coronavirus cases on the rise, the NFL shortened the 2020 preseason from four to two games per team.”In essence, the league canceled Weeks 1 and 4 of its original preseason schedule,” writes ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, citing a league source.As far as the Seahawks are concerned, under this revised schedule, Seattle will likely play the Texans on the road on August 22 at 5 p.m. PT and the Chargers at home on August 27 at 7 p.m. PT.The slated Week 1 matchup against the Raiders and the Week 4 game at the Vikings would be canceled

In a move that was speculated to happen eventually due to coronavirus cases on the rise, the NFL shortened the 2020 preseason from four to two games per team.”In essence, the league canceled Weeks 1 and 4 of its original preseason schedule,” writes ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, citing a league source.As far as the Seahawks are concerned, under this revised schedule, Seattle will likely play the Texans on the road on August 22 at 5 p.m. PT and the Chargers at home on August 27 at 7 p.m. PT.The slated Week 1 matchup against the Raiders and the Week 4 game at the Vikings would be canceled

Seattle Seahawks playoff odds and predicted total wins: NFL futures picks and best bets

Assessing the betting odds of the Seattle Seahawks making the 2020 NFL playoffs and predicting their exact win total.

Will the Seattle Seahawks make the 2020 NFL playoffs? Below, we look at the BetMGM betting odds and make our pick. We also predict their exact win total for the upcoming season.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Tuesday, May 26 at 2:25 p.m. ET.

Will the Seattle Seahawks make the 2020 NFL playoffs?

Yes: -139 | No: +115

Since the Seahawks drafted Russell Wilson in the 2012 NFL Draft, the team has failed to miss the playoffs just once (2017). Coach Pete Carroll knows how to get his team to play to the fullest of its potential and it is always a contender in the NFC.

The 2020 season should be no different as the Seahawks look poised to make another Super Bowl run. Led by Wilson, Seattle is evolving into a more pass-happy team with WRs Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf and Phillip Dorsett, acquired this offseason through free agency.

The Seahawks will certainly run the ball a ton, as well as they are hoping a few new additions to their offensive line will improve that phase of the game.

The defense has dropped off some over the last few years, but it’s tough to bet against the Seahawks making the playoffs. The combination of the head coach, quarterback and organization make YES (-139) to make the playoffs a fairly safe bet. Expect Seattle to challenge the 49ers for the NFC West crown and to possibly earn the No. 1 seed in the conference.


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How many games will the Seattle Seahawks win in 2020? Bands

BAND ODDS
0-4 Wins +6500
5-8 Wins +160
9-12 Wins -189
13-16 Wins +1400

As previously mentioned, the Seahawks have missed the playoffs just once since drafting Wilson. What is even more impressive is that Seattle hasn’t had a losing season since picking its franchise quarterback. It has won double-digit games in seven of the last eight seasons with the most wins coming in 2013 with 13.

Betting on the Seahawks to win between 9-12 GAMES is a safe bet and even a smart one at -189. While the odds aren’t fantastic, it’s still a worthwhile bet considering how safe it is.

How many games will the Seattle Seahawks win in 2020? Exact number

At BetMGM, you can bet on the exact number of wins the Seahawks will have in 2020. If you are searching for the best value, 11 WINS (+425) appears to be the best bet on the board.

Seattle won 11 games in 2019 and its roster appears to be even better this season, especially on defense with the additions of LB Jordyn Brooks, DE Bruce Irvin and CB Quinton Dunbar. While the schedule could be difficult, especially with the strength of the conference, 11 wins are certainly possible.

If you are very optimistic about the Seahawks chances this season, 12 wins (+800) is a fun longs-hot bet. Can Seattle win one more game than it did last season? If Metcalf and Lockett can continue to help elevate the passing game, it’s certainly on the table. Look for the Seahawks to be a Super Bowl contender again this season.

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