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Seahawks could replace proctor of Sam Darnold with Iowa OL only if things go very wrong
TL;DR
The Seattle Seahawks may consider replacing right guard Anthony Bradford with rookie Beau Stephens if performance issues arise. The team is coming off a Super Bowl win and has made significant offseason improvements.
Key points
- Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 60
- Anthony Bradford struggled as a protector
- Beau Stephens is a 5th-round rookie
- Potential position change at right guard
- Team made significant offseason improvements
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The Seattle Seahawks are coming off winning Super Bowl 60 and an offseason that addressed all of their biggest needs.
While the defensive side of the ball looks strong, and the offense got a new running back in Jadarian Price, there is still one spot that's very much up in the air: right guard.
Last year, Anthony Bradford, a volatile protector for Sam Darnold, struggled at times during the season. And now, as ESPN's Ben Solak highlighted, Bradford might be replaced by a 5th-round rookie in Beau Stephens.
"But eventually they did make a move, with Iowa guard Beau Stephens in the fifth round," Solak writes. "That draft capital is insufficient for Stephens to immediately see first-team reps during training camp, so Bradford's job is likely safe for Week 1."
This situation is a worrying one for Seattle, as Stephens' starting would mean that things are going very poorly, and having to rely on a 5th-round rookie is a huge risk.
Q&A
Why might the Seahawks replace Anthony Bradford with Beau Stephens?
The Seahawks could replace Anthony Bradford if he continues to struggle as a protector for Sam Darnold during the season.
Who is Beau Stephens and what is his role with the Seahawks?
Beau Stephens is a 5th-round rookie who may take over the right guard position from Anthony Bradford if necessary.
What changes did the Seahawks make during the offseason?
The Seahawks addressed their biggest needs, including adding a new running back, Jadarian Price, and strengthening their defense.
