Seahawks Boost Playoff Chances by Cutting Underperformers

On March 16th, the Seattle Seahawks could boost their playoff chances next season by cutting ties with three underperforming players they drafted in.

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Guys like Guard Anthony Bradford, defensive lineman Mike Morris and running back Kenny McIntosh have not lived up to expectations and replacing them.

With affordable free agents might be the smart play without breaking the bank.

Earlier this week, analysts pointed out how the team's defense has taken hits, losing key pieces like safety.

Colby Bryant, cornerback Ric Wollin, and Ed rusher, Boy Maff, to free agency.

Up front, Morris has zero-sacks in three years and offers little against the runner pass while the running back room feels crowded even after Kenneth.

Walker left, with hopes pinned on Zack Chardonnay's recovery from a torn ACL.

Fans and experts see this as a low-risk way to improve depth without big spending.

Bradford ranked 70th out of 81 guards in overall grades last season, limiting the offense and run blocking and pass protection and the backfield has too many injury prone backups who can't carry a heavy load.

Better options are still out there, like 31-year-old Guard Wyatt Teller or 36-year-old Kevin Zitler for the interior line, 32-year-old defensive tackle DJ.

Reader to shore up the front and running back Brian Robinson Jr., who knows new offensive coordinator Brian Flurry Scheme from his time with the 49ers.

These moves could refresh the roster just right, keeping Seattle competitive deep into the postseason as the offseason heats up.