Seahawks Changing of the Guard

The right guard position has been a weak link for the Seahawks all season with Anthony Bradford ranking near the bottom of the league at the position (PFF75 of 79). Pass blocking has been his biggest issue at times completely missing his assignment with just a 29.6 pass blocking grade. This has been allowing free rushers and leaving Sam Darnold scrambling to stay upright contributing to costly mistakes and turnovers. Bradford's penalties have dropped this year but are still among the highest in the league at the position. The 2023 fourth round selection still has his starting roll but as the poor tape continues to mount this would indicate more of a lack of depth at the position instead of flashes of potential. To really drive that point home Bradford's best numbers are in run blocking and still 52nd of 79 right guards as well as 36th in sacks allowed. When you look at the fact there are only 32 teams in the league, he doesn't have a starting grade for any category except starts. Now that the trade deadline has come and gone there is a real concern on if his game can elevate significantly before they playoffs or can Christian Haynes challenge for the position. There has also been speculation that Jalen Sundell could move over from center once he is back from IR. For now, Bradford is the starter, and the Seahawks will need him to start looking like the 108th overall pick as they head to Atlanta to face the Falcons and keep pushing for the playoffs.