As the President likes to say, a budget is a reflection of values. The same can be said for NFL teams and how they utilize the salary cap. Some teams are free spenders in the trenches, investing their resources to dominate at the line of scrimmage. The 49ers are one and it’s working pretty well for them. As for the Seahawks, nobody is spending more money at the safety position. Let’s see how they compare to the competition.
Here’s where Seattle ranks in spending at each position compared to the rest of the league. Figures courtesy of Over the Cap.