Seattle's Rebuild Playbook: Draft Discipline Sparks a Second Super Bowl Run
The Seahawks rebuilt after a down period by narrowing their draft board to core non-negotiables, syncing with coaches on position demands, and blending a young, affordable core with selective veterans. They learned from past missteps (including how Green Bay handled backfield picks) and leveraged the Russell Wilson trade to stock up on young talent via high-ceiling draft picks (like Cross and Witherspoon) while avoiding expensive early free-agent overhauls. A notable 2023 pick (Jaxon Smith-Njigba) shows smart evaluation, even as they missed on Puka Nacua, underscoring an evolving process that mirrors the LOB-era emphasis on cost-controlled talent to sustain championship contention.
