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Seattle Seahawks: 5 Biggest remaining position needs

By Samuel Teets

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos does a somersault into the end zone with a second quarter touchdown under coverage by cornerback Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks during a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos does a somersault into the end zone with a second quarter touchdown under coverage by cornerback Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks during a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears runs against Germain Ifedi #65 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears runs against Germain Ifedi #65 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

4. Offensive line

Germain Ifedi must go soon. The Seahawks haven’t exercised their fifth-year option on the former first-round pick and they shouldn’t. Ifedi has been a disaster at any position he’s played. He’s a huge reason why Wilson was sacked a career-high 51 times in 2018. It would be hard for Seattle to find a replacement right tackle to start over Ifedi in 2019, but the need to have a new face at the position in 2020.

Center Justin Britt isn’t free of blame either. Britt has been the team’s starting center for the last three seasons after moving around the line earlier in his career. Pro Football Focus (subscription required) gave Britt a 54.3 overall grade last season.

That grade ranked 29th best center among centers in the league, making him the third worst among all starting centers, in theory. Jason Kelce was the highest rated center and was given an 82.2, almost a full 28 more points than Britt. There’s room for the Seahawks to improve at the position, but Britt is locked into a deal that runs through 2020.

The Seahawks recently re-signed D.J. Fluker to a two-year deal and inked Mike Iupati to a one-year deal. Fluker was an essential player on the line last season when Seattle led the league in rushing yards per game, but he’s not a great pass blocker. He’s really more of a mauler up front for the run game.

Iupati made four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2012-15, but he’s been on the decline since. He’s only played in 11 games over the last two seasons and will be turning 32 this year. There’s no reason for Seattle to be complacent with their guards, especially Iupati.

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