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SEAHAWKS TEAM NEEDS: RB Return or Fresh Face?

A Super Bowl winner that was largely considered the most complete roster in the NFL would seem to not have any “real” needs. Once the confetti is cleaned up from the parade, Seattle GM John Schneider and his front office will get to work on filling what could be holes to the Seahawks’ roster. Ian Hartitz pointed out that one big one could be caused by the departure of a certain free agent RB:

“Running back certainly could have been one of the top-three needs with Kenneth Walker hitting free agency and Zach Charbonnet recovering from a torn ACL. Of course, it'd make sense if the Seahawks simply re-sign the artist known as K9, who remains one of the league's best pure tackle breakers and made more than a few massive plays for the offense down the stretch of 2025.”

But if the Seahawks let Walker walk, could they go into the draft? And can they get Jaxon Smith-Njigba some help? Ian has the breakdown of where they could be going. ⤵️

PATRIOTS TEAM NEEDS: Build Around Drake Maye

We saw Maye’s brilliance throughout the season, but it disappeared during Super Bowl 60, even so, the Patriots have themselves a DUDE at QB, and he’s not yet 24. He’s also on a rookie contract. Time to act fast, and Ian Hartitz has formulated what the Patriots should do to build around their star. And one of the major needs is at pass catcher:

Need 1: Wide Receiver

Stefon Diggs still proved to be capable of functioning as a legit No. 1 WR on his way to racking up 1,013 yards on an average of 9.9 yards per target—his best mark since 2019. Still, Diggs will be 33 next November, is facing some legal issues and has a contract that New England could get out of fairly easily if they desire.

The likes of Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Mack Hollins each had their moments in 2025, but New England has the cap space and draft capital to potentially make a serious move here for a legit stud. A reunion between Mike Vrabel and old friend A.J. Brown sure is provocative, while George Pickens (will he accept a franchise tag?) and Brandon Aiyuk (has he played his last snap in San Francisco?) could also feasibly be available in the trade streets.

Ian has more ways that the Patriots can improve on one of the best rosters in the NFL.⤵️

Around the Watercooler

These fantasy nuggets should help you through your Super Bowl party cleanup.

🤔 Super Bowl or TNF? Hard to tell.

💒 Remember the wedding during the halftime show? Cool backstory.

💪 Matthew made history today. He did us proud.

🍔 This burger at the Super Bowl cost … how much?!

💛 Looks like we got a preview on the Gatorade color earlier in the game. Who cashed on yellow?

🎤 Charlie Puth’s national anthem goes UNDER. Not counting the flyover.

🤩 Kenneth Walker Super Bowl 60 MVP. Didn’t need that TD that got called back. And someone’s about to get paid.

🍻 Yup, hitting that five-leg parlay. 1, 2, 3 …

👻 No more ghosts for Sam Darnold. He busted through to become champ.

💪 Was the Seattle D the real Super Bowl MVP? Very possible. 

🤕 Not a record that Drake Maye wanted to reach. Ouch!

😎 Hey Kendall, how you feeling?

👑 Time to crown the champs.