Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's going on out there and any news you might have missed, about your Seattle Seahawks this week.
John Schneider Talks New Linebackers, New Rules and New Safeties
General manager and president of football operations, John Schneider, joined his weekly radio show on Thursday to talk all things about the new linebackers, safeties, the QB trade and proposed new NFL rules.
So far, through free agency, the Seahawks have started to fill out the linebacker position, bringing in Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson. Seahawks president of football operations and general manager, John Schneider said bringing in both of these players was something he was excited for.
Dodson spent the last five seasons with the Buffalo Bills and was Pro Football Focus' highest graded linebacker last season.
"He's slightly undersized," Schneider said on Dodson. "But has great eyes, great feel for flow, being able to find the ball inside. And then the coverage stuff is really, really, really impressive."
On Dodson signing with the Seahawks, "He's 26 years old," Schneider said. "The whole defensive staff did a great job recruiting him, because he had significant interest from another club. We were trying to not let him leave the building and go get on another flight."
Signing Baker was something that Schneider and company had been interested in during the combine.
"He can fly, we really liked him in college. He's just a run-and-hit guy. He's had a lot of production, a lot of sack production too. The one thing that stands out about him is his range."
During the radio show, Schneider gave some insight to how the staff sees these two new Seahawks fitting in position wise.
"Both guys have worn the dot, called the defense. Jerome [Baker], right now would be the Will (weakside) and [Tyrel] Dodson would be the Mike (middle), that's the way the coaches are seeing this." Schneider said.
Along with two new linebackers, the team also signed two safeties and Schneider wasn't sure at first that they were going to be able to acquire both Rayshawn Jenkins and K'Von Wallace.
Schneider on the kind of player Jenkins is, "really live wire, cool personality. Can play in the hole, can play in the box. He's a physical football player with good ball skills, lots of range, can get his hands on the ball. He's always been a fiery, explosive player, that carries himself with a lot of juice. He was great in the locker room down there in Jacksonville, the guys really liked him."
And in Wallace, Schneider says he's been interested in him since he was playing with the Philadelphia Eagles.
"K'Von [Wallace] was a guy we had talked to Philly about at one point and just always kept track of him. We brought him in and just stuck with him. He had a great visit and wanted to be here," Schneider said. "So the fact that we were able to add both those guys creates a ton of depth, ton of competition and options for the coaches."
Next week, NFL owners, coaches and general managers will meet in Orlando for the annual league meeting, where proposed rule changes among many other things will be discussed.
A few of the more notable proposed rules are the kickoff rule and the hip drop tackle rule.
"My personal fear was, 'How will referees call this during a game?'," Schneider said on the new tackle rule. "I can totally understand how the player, the defense would feel about it."
The hip drop rule is an effort to keep prevent injuries and stray away from tackles where a players knees or ankles are being landed on.
"I know, it's football, it's a very violent sport but it's tough to see and you don't want to see guys losing their careers if it's something that we can take out of the game."
The proposed rules do have the chance to be approved during the meetings.
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Auburn wide receiver Eli Stove (12) is tackled by Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 14-6. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) walks across the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson's K'Von Wallace (12) defends a pass to Miami's Jeff Thomas (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) tackles Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl semi-final playoff game for the NCAA college football national championship, in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Clemson's K'Von Wallace (12) breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Shi Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson's K'Von Wallace races down the sideline for a touchdown with an interception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Charlotte on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Virginia tight end Tanner Cowley runs the ball while Clemson safety K'Von Wallace (12) gives chase during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Clemson safety K'Von Wallace (12) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by Clemson safety K'Von Wallace during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Philadelphia Eagles safety Jalen Mills, left talks things over with safety K'Von Wallace, right, during an NFL football practice, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, Pool)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) brings down San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes against Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Philadelphia Eagles' Jatavis Brown (53), Alex Singleton (49), T.J. Edwards (57) and K'Von Wallace (42) take the field before their NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Washington defeated the Eagles 20-14. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) in action during the NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) in action during the NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington Football Team Antonio Gibson (24) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles K'Von Wallace (42), Jatavis Brown (53) and T.J. Edwards (57) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles won 32-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) scores a touchdown in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace, left, and defensive back Andre Chachere react during the first half of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Cowboys won 51-26. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace looks on during the first half of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Cowboys won 51-26. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Cowboys running back Corey Clement (32)is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 51-26. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) is upended by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) on a run during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs for a first down as Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) attempts to tackle him during the first half of a NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back K'Von Wallace (42) drops in coverage during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) celebrates after the Arizona Cardinals missed a field goal attempt during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) tries to avoid a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Chicago Bears' David Montgomery (32) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) comes out with teammates prior to the NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) in action against Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) takes the field prior to the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) in action against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL pre-season football game, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Indianapolis Colts' D. J. Montgomery (34) falls with the ball as he is stopped by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (4) carries the ball against Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws a touchdown pass around Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) to Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) tackles New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, left, runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) arrives for the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 31-28. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) stiff-arms Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Tennessee Titans' K'Von Wallace is joined by soldiers from Fort Campbell as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/(John Amis)
Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for yardage as he's chased by Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) during their NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) runs to a play during their NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) reacts to making a play during their NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
