John Schneider is on the clock.
This weekend’s draft is crucial for the Seattle Seahawks — but particularly Schneider.
Schneider has been exceptional as general manager since 2010, drafting seven players who would turn into Pro Bowl picks in just his first three seasons.
His leadership role in the franchise and his successful collaboration with head coach Pete Carroll have been key in the Seahawks becoming annual conference contenders.
But recent drafts haven’t met the expectations set by his early prescience. The team’s depth has suffered and the core of veterans is aging.
Here’s an easy comparison to where the team stands.