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The Seattle Seahawks have been incredibly busy in unrestricted free agency, agreeing to terms with 10 outside additions to date. General manager John Schneider has made equal parts outstanding, shrewd, and confusing decisions. With the outside signings hitting double digits following kick returner/wide receiver Steven Sims, we've decided to identify three additions we don't quite understand.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling found some success alongside new offensive coordinator Klint Kiubiak in New Orleans down the stretch of last season, but the Seahawks would be ill-advised to trust him as their No. 3 receiver. Valdes-Scantling has been way too inconsistent throughout his career to be handed an important role without at least facing competition for playing time.
Depth safety was an offseason need after releasing veteran Rayshawn Jenkins from his contract. Jenkins was a cap casualty, but signing D'Anthony Bell to replace him is a downgrade. Bell was a liability in coverage last season, earning a 51.9 grade from Pro Football Focus in that department last season.
It's shocking that veteran journeyman Josh Jones has been Schneider's lone addition to a lackluster offensive line thus far. The Seahawks entered the offseason requiring at least two starting-caliber upgrades to their offensive line. Instead, they've gotten a swing backup in Jones.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: NFL free agency: Seahawks' 3 most head-scratching additions
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Marquez Valdes-Scantling found some success alongside new offensive coordinator Klint Kiubiak in New Orleans down the stretch of last season, but the Seahawks would be ill-advised to trust him as their No. 3 receiver. Valdes-Scantling has been way too inconsistent throughout his career to be handed an important role without at least facing competition for playing time.
D'Anthony Bell
Depth safety was an offseason need after releasing veteran Rayshawn Jenkins from his contract. Jenkins was a cap casualty, but signing D'Anthony Bell to replace him is a downgrade. Bell was a liability in coverage last season, earning a 51.9 grade from Pro Football Focus in that department last season.
Josh Jones
It's shocking that veteran journeyman Josh Jones has been Schneider's lone addition to a lackluster offensive line thus far. The Seahawks entered the offseason requiring at least two starting-caliber upgrades to their offensive line. Instead, they've gotten a swing backup in Jones.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: NFL free agency: Seahawks' 3 most head-scratching additions
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