TEAM NEEDS:
Pass Rusher, Linebacker, Offensive Line, Speed Receiver, Big Cornerback, Safety
Dream Scenario: The Seahawks would love to trade down. Like a lot of teams, they see better value from, say, the 12th through 20th picks than at the top of the round. They also realize teams probably won't be lining up for a chance to trade into the fourth spot. One preferred scenario might be for Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry to slip past the top three teams. Seattle could then emerge from the draft with a defensive playmaker, immediate starter and talented replacement for Julian Peterson. Adding Curry might also give the Seahawks options if franchise player Leroy Hill remains unsigned.
Plan B: Seattle considered taking a quarterback as early as the second round a year ago. The team needs to start thinking about Matt Hasselbeck's long-term replacement even though Hasselbeck expects to play at a high level for years to come. Matthew Stafford would have to be a consideration if available. The same thinking applies at offensive tackle. Walter Jones is coming off knee surgery. The team thinks he'll bounce back, but Jones is 35 and will not play forever. Jason Smith or Eugene Monroe would provide depth, flexibility and a potential 10-year starter at an important position. That would be a safer route than drafting Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree, particularly given that Seattle might need more of a burner at the position.