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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 05: Offensive tackle Duane Brown #76 of the Seattle Seahawks in action against the Washington Redskins at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 05: Offensive tackle Duane Brown #76 of the Seattle Seahawks in action against the Washington Redskins at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

Seattle Seahawks. . team. 36. . Offensive Guard.

Like the 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks offensive line has been a major issue the past few seasons.

The thought here was quarterback Russell Wilson’s mobility would negate the need to have a more-than-effective O-line up front. Perhaps, but that only goes so far, and just a single hard hit could risk serious injury to Wilson and the Seahawks’ long-term hopes in this year and beyond.

Seattle made one move prior to the NFL trade deadline to address this issue by acquiring left tackle Duane Brown from the Houston Texans. That helps, but the rest of the O-line still needs a lot of work.

Chief among the needs are the guard positions, where rookie Ethan Pocic has been a disappointment and veteran right guard Oday Aboushi has struggled.

At some point, the Seahawks are going to have to think about getting younger on defense. Playmaking standouts like Michael Bennett, Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas aren’t getting any younger.