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Eagles toughest challenge in NFC West lies in Seahawks, not the 49ers

By Geoffrey Knox

Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks (L), Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers (R) (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks (L), Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers (R) (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Have you taken the time to look at the Seahawks’ roster?

The 49ers are an impressive unit on both sides of the ball. On offense, they feature Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Christian McCaffrey. Their defense is loaded: Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead, Dre Greenlaw, Fred Warner, and Talanoa Hufanga. Make no mistake about it. The Seahawks are loaded too.

The two most recent NFL Drafts have been huge. In 2022, they landed a star offensive tackle in Charles Cross and another they’re in love with, Abraham Lucas. Kenneth Walker III is a budding young star. Much is expected of Boye Mafe. Tariq Woolen, a fifth-rounder, tied for the league lead in interceptions.

During the most recent NFL Draft, the Hawks added what might be the top wide receiver and cornerback in this most recent rookie class, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon respectively.

Walker will be joined in the backfield by 2023 draftees Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh. D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett will continue to create nightmares for opposing defenses. Seattle’s offense is led on the field by last season’s NFL Comeback Player of the Year, quarterback Geno Smith (although we still believe the award should have gone to Brandon Graham). Their head coach is one of the game’s best.

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