Many fans of the Seattle Seahawks were hoping that the team would make a big splash in free agency by signing one of the top right tackles available in Jack Conklin or Bryan Bulaga. Failing that, many thought thought the team might retain George Fant to man the position for the next season or two until Duane Brown retires. However, as they often do, Pete Carroll and John Schneider surprised most everyone by adding a name most fans had never hear of, former New York Jets right tackle Brandon Shell.