Tuesday, May 3, 2011

2011 NFL Draft Results: Major Changes to the Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart?

Now that the 2011 NFL Draft has passed, its time to take a closer look at what the Seattle Seahawks depth chart may look like in 2011. 

Last week as part of my pre draft board, I took a look at 10 thoughts to note from the Carroll-Schneider presser to take into the draft; one of those thoughts was the idea of Carroll using the word “complementary,” multiple times, to describe the Seahawk’s draft process.

It was clear with the selections of Carpenter and Moffitt, both left side players in college projected to move to the right side for Seattle, this complementary theme would run through Day 3; Seattle’s bevy of defensive back seven selections hints change is in order.

Seattle took clumps of players that complement both one another's skill sets, and the skill sets of the players they plan to have on the 2011 roster. 

While the depth chart is a long way from finalized, undrafted free agency and free agency to come, the 2011 draft will certainly be apparent in the 22 players starting on opening day, and throughout the depth chart, for Seattle.

Let’s take a position by position look at the 2011 depth chart as it may currently stand.

Note:

1. All roster information was taken from the Seattle Seahawks official website.

2. Italicized players in the "free agent" category are players I believe have a chance of being brought back in 2011.

3. Some practice squad players are signed to "futures/reserve" contracts, while others are signed to one/multi year deals or rookie contracts. Seattle retains the rights to sign "futures/reserve" players when that contract expires, and if not, then release them to the free agent pool. To be activated, a "futures/reserve" player must be officially signed. I will spare making the distinctions of who has what type of contract, but it's a minor detail to keep in mind.   

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