Seahawks plan to proceed rotating at RG in Week 4

The Seattle Seahawks will as soon as once more be with out beginning proper guard Anthony Bradford towards the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. Bradford was positioned on IR previous to the Week 3 loss to the Washington Commanders. He’ll miss the second of a minimal four-game absence as a result of IR guidelines.

The Seahawks deployed an fascinating plan at proper guard with out Bradford within the lineup. Head coach Mike Macdonald selected to make use of each Christian Haynes and Beau Stephens at proper guard versus the Commanders. The Seahawks primarily rotated them in/out on a drive-by-drive foundation.

Commercial

Coach Macdonald confirmed that can as soon as once more be the case in Week 4.

Haynes performed a position-high 40 snaps at proper guard in Week 3. The rookie Stephens earned 27 reps. Coach Macdonald clearly believes this technique was within the Seahawks’ greatest curiosity.

Haynes didn’t enable a single QB stress or sack versus the Commanders, in response to Professional Soccer Focus. He additionally earned an average-run blocking grade of 63.8 from PFF. In the meantime, Stephens additionally wasn’t credited with permitting a stress to Washington’s defensive position. Stephens’ PFF run-blocking rating was 53.4.

Haynes and Stephens will proceed competing for reps towards the Chargers. It is an fascinating technique. Hopefully it advantages the offensive line.

This text initially appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks plan to proceed rotating at RG in Week 4