Seahawks recent draft picks figure to play large role in 2018 season It’s hard to talk to the pessimistic Seahawks fan without soon getting to the part where they “suck at drafting.” After the pessimistic Seahawks fan first sets aside the historic 2010-2012 draft classes as “lucky Youth Ethan Pocic Jersey ,” they get into the glaring holes in the 2013-2015, outside of Justin Britt, Frank Clark, Tyler Lockett, Paul Richardson, and Luke Willson. (Plus trades for Percy Harvin and Jimmy Graham, which at the very least help give context to Seattle not having first round picks in two of those three years, with the third year having them trade out of the first round as well.)A big reason why we didn’t see big contributions from many of their picks over those years was there wasn’t much opportunity. And more opportunity does not equal more success ... I don’t think opportunities are what held Christine Michael back from being great so much as on-field abilities did. Well, opportunities are back again.Over the last three years, the Seahawks have drafted 30 players. Of those 30, at least nine could be in line for starting/basically starting roles to open the season, and that does not include punter Michael Dickson:RB Chris Carson (7th), LG Ethan Pocic (2nd) Youth Russell Wilson Jersey , RT Germain Ifedi (1st), TE Nick Vannett (3rd), DE Quinton Jefferson (5th), DT Jarran Reed (2nd), DT Nazair Jones (3rd), FS Tedric Thompson (4th), CB Shaquill Griffin (3rd)In some cases, the “starting” gig is open because of injuries (Vannett over Ed Dickson, Jefferson over Dion Jordan) or holdouts (Thompson over Earl Thomas), and may not all be out there on the first snap (Jefferson, Jones), but that’s nine players in the last three years who figure to have pretty big roles, and it’s certainly not the end of it.I’d say at least four others could have significant contributions this season Womens Tom Johnson Jersey , if not starting:RB Rashaad Penny (1st), RB C.J. Prosise (3rd), LB Jacob Martin (6th), DE Rasheem Green (3rd)And I won’t count these players out either:TE Will Dissly (4th), WR David Moore (7th), LB Shaquem Griffin (5th), CB Tre Flowers (5th), OT Jamarco Jones (5th, and if healthy)So that’s 19 of the 30 players. The ones who are no longer around: Alex Collins, Kenny Lawler, Zac Brooks, Justin Senior, and for all intents and purposes Youth 12th Fan Jersey , Malik McDowell.The ones who are fighting for backup roles: Rees Odhiambo, Joey Hunt, Delano Hill, Mike Tyson, Alex McGough.You may look at these names and not feel too excited by a lot of them. Well, the nine-person rookie class remains a complete unknown, we just have some positive reports to work with for Green, Dissly, Griffin, Flowers, and Martin. (I’d say Green and Martin are the biggest standouts so far?) Penny too, but Carson is giving him an opportunity to work on that pass blocking technique while looking like one of the best backs in the league.The 11-person class of 2017 has disappointments like McDowell, Darboh Womens Justin Britt Jersey , Hill, but has also produced a quality starting cornerback, a potential star at defensive tackle, a potential Earl replacement at free safety, and two seventh round picks that are playing way above their draft grade in Carson and Moore. And not a lot of people would shower the 2016 class with praise, mostly due to disappointing returns on Ifedi, but Reed, Prosise, Vannett, and Jefferson could prove crucial pieces once the season starts. Maybe they won’t take full advantage of that opportunity in the way that we want them to, and maybe they will, but the opportunity is officially there.Let’s give them the chance to prove to Pessimistic Seahawks Fan that not all is wrong with Seattle’s draft strategy.Century Links 8/28: Projecting Seahawks Final 53 Seattle Seahawks: Projecting the regular-season rosterSome familiar names, like running back Mike Davis and cornerback Byron Maxwell Womens Frank Clark Jersey , could be in jeopardy of losing their jobs.Seahawks' 53-man roster projection has five tailbacks - Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPNRunning back appears to be one of the most competitive position groups on the Seahawks.K.J. Wright injury really complicates Seahawks roster cutsK.J. Wright may miss significant time after getting his knee scoped. 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Gordon set Week 1 as his target date for return Monday.Giants sign Odell Beckham to 5-year, $95M extension - NFL.comIn a relatively short amount of time, Odell Beckham has become somewhat of a mega star. He's getting his mega deal to match. Beckham signed a five-year extension.Oakland Raiders trading Ryan Switzer to Steelers - NFL.comRyan Switzer is again on the move. The Oakland Raiders are finalizing a trade that will send the diminutive receiver/returner to the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.Bears don’t expect broken hand to keep Leonard Floyd out of Week One – ProFootballTalkBears linebacker Leonard Floyd had surgery on his broken hand a little over a week ago and the feeling in Chicago is that he'll be in the lineup against the Packers in Week One.T.J. Watt doesn’t think he needs preseason game time – ProFootballTalkSteelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt finally feels good again, but he doesn't feel like he needs to play in a preseason game to be ready. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Watt practiced yesterday for the first time since a hamstring strain early in training camp, which has kept h...