Seattle Seahawks: Addressing the wide receiver position

Dez Bryant

To the surprise of some, Dez Bryant was cut by the Dallas Cowboys right before the 2018 NFL draft. Bryant was one of the top wide receivers in the game since he entered the league in 2010, but has seen his play decline in the past few years.

He is still a big, powerful wide receiver who can wrestle the ball from any cornerback in the league, but he lacks the athleticism he had early in his career. The combination of not meshing with Dak Prescott, and the lack of separation he gets from defenders, Dallas felt it was time to let the star receiver go. Outside of a reported offer from Baltimore, the market for Bryant has been fairly quiet.

The quiet market for Bryant does not mean that the veteran receiver does not present any value. Bryant still has some of the best hands in the league, and can be a valuable asset in the red zone for any team. While he would not fill the deep threat role that Richardson left, he can be useful in the redzone for the Seahawks offense. When inside of the 20, the Seahawks would use Jimmy Graham as a wide receiver and would match him up with a corner on the outside.

Bryant could come in and fill the outside possession receiver role, and the role of their primary red zone target. The only issue with this marriage could be the money Dez wants. With the impending deals with Earl Thomas and others, the Seahawks might not be willing to spend the money that Dez is looking for.