Five of the Seahawks newest position coaches spoke to the media during the last week of OTAs. Next time the team gathers, it will be for training camp leading up to the start of the season. Receivers coach Sanjay Lal offered up an unexpected name as the star of the offseason. Assistant running backs coach Amanda Ruller talked about the opportunity she has with the team that lasts at least into the preseason. Offensive line coach Andy Dickerson said the rookie tackles are getting comfortable at OTAs, but the 'real work' will begin in training camp. Finally, defensive coaches Sean Desai and Karl Scott give their thoughts on the team’s new defensive backs.

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Pete Carroll spoke to the media on Day 3 of Seahawks minicamp. He was asked about the quarterback competition between Geno Smith and Drew Lock and provided an assessment of Lock's performance so far this offseason. Carroll provided injury updates on Chris Carson and some of the younger players who are sitting out with injuries. He also spoke about DK Metcalf's absence as the team works on a contract extension with him.

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On Day 2 of Seahawks minicamp, quarterbacks Geno Smith and Drew Lock were on the podium to take questions from Seattle area reporters. Lock talked about how he's approaching this year's competition with a veteran quarterback differently than last season when he was battling Teddy Bridgewater for the starting job. Smith said that he realized that he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to return to Seattle after Russell Wilson was traded to the Broncos. 

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Quandre Diggs was asked about his thoughts on the rookie defensive backs on the first day of minicamp press conferences. It sounds like it was one key area where they may be missing the mark, and it was the first item out of the mouth of the Seahawks veteran safety. Jamal Adams talked about his recovery from surgery and the departure of Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner. Finally, Rashaad Penny offered his thoughts on new running back Ken Walker as well as the friendship he's developed with Chris Carson over the years.

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Chris Carson joined the podcast to talk about his rehab from a neck injury that has his future health and playing career in question. We also talked about some of his favorite moments with the Seahawks and one of his favorite plays of his career.  Carson has also teamed up with USAA to take his new teammate, Noah Fant, on a tour of Seattle, helping him to get to know his new city. For anyone who is moving this summer, or planning to move soon, USAA has a lot of helpful tips to make your move easier. Check them out at: USAA.com/Movers

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It's the time for health assessment of the Seahawks position groups. If you were to assign a grade to consider the current and long-term health of the team's position groups, where would they get the best and worst grades? We go through the offensive groups: quarterback, running back, tight end, wide receivers and offensive line. The assessment judges where there are the biggest concerns and where the strengths of the team are in the near and long-term.

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Shane Waldron was on the podium for OTAs and talked about his comfort level with having two rookies potentially starting at tackle and gave a brief update on the quarterback competition. Nick Bellore took a moment to talk about Between Two Bellores and called out a guest he'd like to have on in the second season. Noah Fant said the Seahawks offense is tight end friendly and Uchenna Nwosu offered his reaction to joining the franchise.

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Clint Hurtt was on the podium this week and talked about one thing that he's had to adjust to in switching to his new defensive coordinator role. Darrell Taylor talked about taking on more of a leadership role on defense. Ryan Neal gave his thoughts on two of the Seahawks new coaches, and Tyler Lockett thinks that all the quarterbacks are throwing well this offseason.

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With the 158rd pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected pass rusher Tyreke Smith from Ohio State University. Hear from Smith, Pete Carroll and John Schneider through their various press conferences and phone calls from draft weekend. 

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Pete Carroll spoke during the first week of the Seahawks organized team activities last week and praised the way linebacker Jordyn Brooks is approaching a new leadership opportunity on defense. He also gave an update on where the quarterback position battle stands between Geno Smith and Drew Lock. Brooks talked about the adjustments on defense and his thoughts on new defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt. Plus, Dee Eskridge had a key takeaway from his rookie year on an area for improvement.

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