The Seattle Seahawks finished 10-7, in second place in the NFC West last season. The organization has undergone sweeping changes this offseason. Sam Darnold replaces Geno Smith at starting quarterback, and Klint Kubiak is the new offensive coordinator. Other departures include DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, with Cooper Kupp and DeMarcus Lawrence being notable additions.

All that change makes the Seahawks a difficult squad to project in 2025. Bleacher Report recently wrote an article outlining the teams most likely to finish last in their respective divisions this season. B/R has the Seahawks finishing fourth in the NFC West. That would represent a disastrous campaign.

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“In 2024, the Seattle Seahawks won 10 games and still missed the playoffs, and then they made significant changes to their offense,” Moe Moton wrote. “They fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and traded quarterback Geno Smith, per his request, and wideout DK Metcalf. The Seahawks replaced Grubb with Klint Kubiak, who should be an upgrade, considering head coach Mike Macdonald wants to run the ball effectively. Kubiak likely learned the intricacies of developing a productive ground game from his father, Gary.”

Moton clearly has concerns about the direction of Seattle’s offense. Specifically, can Darnold replicate the season he enjoyed with the Minnesota Vikings last year? The offensive line is another concern.

“Darnold must prove his 2024 Pro Bowl year with the Vikings wasn’t a fluke and his journeyman years are behind him,” Moton continued. “Meanwhile, Kupp has to stay healthy. He’s missed 18 games over the last two years, at least five in each of the previous three seasons. Darnold will regress behind an offensive line with question marks on the interior, resulting in Seattle taking a slight step back in the standings in a seven- or eight-win campaign.”

Darnold and the Seahawks will be tasked with proving the critics wrong this season.

This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Bleacher Report: Seahawks projected to finish last in NFC West