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Russell Wilson top’s ESPN’s list of Fantasy Football QBs to love in 2021

Despite a rough finish to the season, Wilson is still one of the most enticing options at QB in fantasy footbal heading into 2021.

Russell Wilson looked as good as he ever has in the first half of the 2020 season. Had he maintained that pace he easily would have won the NFL MVP award and the Seahawks likely would’ve gone a lot further in the playoffs than they did.

Despite a rough finish to the season, Wilson is still one of the most enticing options at QB in fantasy footbal heading into 2021. In fact, he’s No. 1 on ESPN’s list of fantasy quarterbacks to love this year. Here’s what Matthew Berry had to say about No. 3.

“I’m a believer in new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, and I know we have heard this before, but I do actually think … they let Russ cook this year. . . Wilson not only has massive upside but also an extremely high floor. He is the only QB with 30-plus TD passes in each of the past four seasons, and he has finished top 10 at the position in total points every season since 2013 (and top six in three of the past four campaigns).”

If the Seahawks really do commit to a more up-tempo attack under Waldron – allowing Wilson to get into rhythm and abandon the establish the run nonsense – it could lead to a previously unseen ceiling in fantasy production.

Running back Chris Carson also made Berry’s list of players to love.

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Seahawks DE L.J. Collier calls Shane Waldron’s offense ‘faster, more hungry’

If Waldron strikes the right balance there’s a real chance he can fulfill Wilson’s belief that this could be the best offense in the league.

The Legion of Boom is long gone. While the defense has dropped off a lot since Seattle’s peak, the Seahawks offense is becoming a powerhouse and it’s what makes this team go these days. This year there’s a new playcaller at the helm. We won’t get to see offensive coordinator Shane Waldron’s scheme in an honest game for a few more weeks, but the early reviews from the defensive players trying to stop it at training camp are positive.

Here’s how defensive end L.J. Collier described the faster pace under Waldron, per Michael Shawn-Dugar at the Athletic.

“Defensive end L.J. Collier spent two seasons practicing against Brian Schottenheimer’s offense and the first words he used to describe Waldron’s scheme were “’faster, more hungry. . . Those guys are really moving out there, getting the ball out quick and I think we’re going to surprise some teams with how fast we’re moving the ball and how quickly we’re getting it down the field.'”

The tension between letting Russell Wilson cook and Pete Carroll’s passion for a physical run game has been a long-running storyline for this squad. Giving Wilson more freedom to push the tempo is the right idea, so long as he can avoid stretches like the uncharacteristic funk he full into late in the 2020 season.

If Waldron strikes the right balance there’s a real chance he can fulfill Wilson’s belief that this could be the best offense in the league.

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Pete Carroll says backup QB Sean Mannion is already up to speed

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said that backup quarterback Sean Mannion is already up to speed with Shane Waldron’s new offense.

The Seattle Seahawks recently signed former Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sean Mannion and coach Pete Carroll told reporters in his Monday press conference that he is already looking good in practice.

“We saw him in a workout about a week ago and he looked great,” Carroll said. “He really threw the heck out of the football.”

Mannion has previous experience with Seattle’s new offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron, as the latter served as the Rams’ passing game coordinator when Mannion played for them. Carroll said the signal-caller picked up the new offense relatively quickly as a result.

“His background with Shane, that he was with them [Los Angeles] is obvious,” Carroll said. “He’s really smart. Really smart. Austin [Davis] would tell you he’s been here a day and he’s already running the offense. He can already call the stuff. I don’t know how a guy can do that. Honestly, I don’t even know how a guy can do that. Because the terminology isn’t all the same. Conceptually, it’s the same, which he just eats up. So we’ll see what happens. Just liked him enough and then with that background I just think he’s an interesting guy for us to bring to camp.”

With Russell Wilson under center, it is difficult to imagine Mannion seeing the field in the regular season as long as the former is healthy. However, it is reassuring to know that Wilson’s potential backup is already up to speed with the system.

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Seahawks sign veteran QB Sean Mannion, waive QB Danny Etling to make room

The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran quarterback Sean Mannion and waived quarterback Danny Etling to make room on the 90-man roster.

The Seahawks announced a couple of personnel moves on Sunday afternoon during the players’ off day. Seattle has signed veteran quarterback Sean Mannion and waived quarterback Danny Etling to make room on the 90-man roster.

Mannion was originally selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Rams out of Oregon State and spent four seasons with the team. He then signed with the Vikings and provided depth for Minnesota the last two years.

Over his six-year career, Mannion started two of his 13 total games played and completed 45 of 74 passes attempted for 384 yards, three interceptions and no touchdowns.

In Seattle, Mannion will reunite with Shane Waldron, who was with the Rams during two of his four seasons with the club.

The Seahawks return to practice at the VMAC on Monday morning.

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Cliff Avril: Seahawks must find consistency to return to Super Bowl

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril stated that the team must find some consistency in 2021 to return to the Super Bowl.

Former Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril appeared on NFL Total Access along with former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew to discuss how the blue and green can make a championship run in 2021.

Avril more or less stated the obvious, saying that Seattle must find consistency when it comes to their best play on both sides of the ball.

“They’ve got to be more consistent,” Avril said. “The first half of the [2020] season, Russell Wilson was basically the MVP of the league. You know, people were chanting ‘Let Russ Cook,’ he balled out. And the defense definitely didn’t look anything like we’re used to seeing, nothing like those 2013-2014 years. And then halfway through the season, it felt like it flipped. The defense, when they got Jamal Adams, they got Carlos Dunlap, and then the defense played probably some of the best defense they’ve played in an eight-game span, and then the offense wasn’t anywhere to be found.”

2020 was indeed a tale of two halves for Seattle, but the Seahawks were able to squeak out wins on numerous occasions. Unfortunately, their 12-4 record turned out to be for naught as the Rams bounced them in the wild card round by a score of 30-20.

“So consistency is the name of the game for the Seahawks right now,” Avril said. “If they can play the entire [2021] season like the offense played in the first half and the defense played in the second half, I think the Seahawks can actually make a run and also possibly win the Super Bowl.”

The Seahawks must continue their strong defensive performance from the second half of 2020 and the offense must produce under new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. But most importantly, they must do so simultaneously. As Avril said, consistency is the key to returning to the Super Bowl.

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Russell Wilson talks Seahawks offense under new coordinator Shane Waldron

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spoke to reporters and discussed the offense under new coordinator Shane Waldron in OTAs .

The Seattle Seahawks’ offense under offensive coordinator Shane Waldron for the 2021 season is highly anticipated. Quarterback Russell Wilson spoke to reporters Thursday and discussed Waldron and the offense he has laid out in organized team activities.

“One thing that I love about him is that he really understands the game and all aspects of it,” Wilson said about Waldron. “We’ve spent a lot of time together talking ball. I’ve had great conversations with him, several conversations along the way with him during the process. And I just really believe in him.”

Wilson stated that the offense will retain some core concepts, but will also expand on what we have seen in years past, giving defenses new looks and challenges to face.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a massive departure,” Wilson said. “I think that we have a lot of the core concepts and things that we’ve done over the years that have been extremely, extremely successful. I think that we also have some nuances across the board that really challenge the defense. Like I said, using the whole field and really expanding the offense and just using everybody as much as possible with different formations and different looks and different tempos and all that.”

Wilson and others have only been in OTAs for about a week, but the veteran signal-caller said that things are proceeding smoothly so far.

“All of that has shown up in the three, four days we’ve been out here, and it’s been spectacular to see. So I’m excited. I know Shane’s excited too. So it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

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TE Gerald Everett coordinating offseason workouts with Russell Wilson

Seattle Seahawks’ new tight end Gerald Everett is already busy coordinating offseason workouts with quarterback Russell Wilson.

The Seattle Seahawks signed Gerald Everett to the roster on a one-year deal and the tight end is ready to prove himself this season . . . with a little help from quarterback, Russell Wilson.

Everett had a Zoom interview with the Seattle media on Thursday and had a lot to say.

“I haven’t able to play with a quarterback like Russ up to this point in my career,” Everett told reporters. “I’ve had a different quarterback each place I’ve been, so to be able to play with a guy of Russ’ caliber is really exciting to me.”

In fact, Everett is already making future plans with Wilson, including working out with the signal-caller this offseason.

“Russ and I, we’re actually coordinating now to get together in San Diego to start throwing around—me, him and DK (Metcalf),” Everett confirmed, good news for fans fearing Wilson is on his way out.

Everett should fit in nicely with the Seahawks offense, especially considering he’s reuniting with Shane Waldron, who he spent the last four years with as a Ram.

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Seahawks formally announce signing of tight end Gerald Everett

The Seattle Seahawks have formally announced the signing of tight end Gerald Everett, formerly with the Rams.

The Seattle Seahawks have now formally announced the signing of tight end Gerald Everett to the roster. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first announced the news last week.

The deal is reportedly for one-year, worth up to $7 million.

Seattle was in the hunt for a new starting tight end after veteran Greg Olsen retired at the end of the season.

Everett was originally selected by the Rams in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft out of South Alabama. In Seattle, he will be reunited with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, also formerly with the Rams.

The tight end finished the 2020 season logging 41 receptions for 417 yards and a touchdown.

For more on how Everett fits with Seattle, click here.

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Seahawks earn B-plus grade for addition of tight end Gerald Everett

The Seattle Seahawks have earned themselves a B-plus grade from the folks at Touchdown Wire for the signing of tight end Gerald Everett.

The Seattle Seahawks have likely found a replacement for veteran tight end Greg Olsen, who retired at the end of last season. Seattle will be signing former Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett to the roster.

Shortly after the move was announced, the chatter commenced about Everett’s value and the worthiness of the deal. Similar to Olsen in 2020, Everett, whose contract is for one-year, can earn up to $7 million.

For their efforts in scooping up the ex-NFC West foe, the Seahawks received a B+ grade from the folks over at Touchdown Wire, who called the deal a “steal.”

“Everett’s movement skills and quickness make him a matchup nightmare against linebackers, and given that Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay found a variety of ways to ensure that Everett would get favorable matchups this season, and then exploit them after the snap,” writes Mark Schofield. “Everett’s ability was a big reason that Los Angeles used a lot more 12 offensive personnel the past few seasons, including using that package 29% of the time this past year.”

Everett will find some familiarity in Seattle under the tutelage of the Seahawks coaching staff, featuring offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and run-game coordinator Andy Dickerson, both formerly in Los Angeles.

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Seahawks signing TE Gerald Everett to 1-year deal worth up to $7M

The Seattle Seahawks are signing tight end Gerald Everett to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million. He can fill Greg Olsen’s role this season.

The Seattle Seahawks are finally getting into the free-agency game. After a quiet start to the new league year, the Seahawks have finally added a player of need to the roster.

Seattle is signing a former division foe, ex-Rams tight end, Gerald Everett. The deal consists of a contract for one year worth up to $7 million.

With Greg Olsen retiring at the end of last season, it seems Seattle quickly found his replacement for this year, at least.

Everett was originally selected by the Rams in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft out of South Alabama. He finished his 2020 campaign logging 41 receptions for 417 yards and a touchdown.

He will be reunited with Seahawks’ new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron (previously with the Rams) in Seattle.

Catch up on all the latest Seahawks moves on our live tracker here.

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