Every NFL team’s roster, ranked by preseason potential

16. Seattle Seahawks

At some point the Seahawks have to get Russell Wilson some help on offense. They cannot continue to expect him to carry this group all by himself. The team hopes that drafting Rashaad Penny will help boost the run game. That’s going to be tough to do behind a pretty wretched offensive line.

The receiving corps also leaves a lot to be desired. Brandon Marshall is a big name, but he’s not even a lock to make the Week 1 roster. Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett can both make big plays, but they lack the consistency to really help this group move the chains on a regular basis.

In case you hadn’t heard, the Legion of Boom is also a relic in the Pacific Northwest. Some of the names are still the same, but those players are starting to age out. It’s particularly harmful to the Seattle secondary. Kam Chancellor has all but retired and Earl Thomas is openly advocating for a trade to the Cowboys. The Seahawks should still be good against the pass, but they aren’t great any longer.

This team can still rush the passer. The combination of Frank Clark and Dion Jordan gives Pete Carroll two legitimate rush ends who can play all three downs. As time goes on, the front seven will be the strength of this defense.

The Seahawks are still a threat out west, but they don’t have the talent they used to possess. Look for them to sneak out a playoff berth in 2018, but don’t be shocked if they fall out of contention due to injury.