{"id":188448,"date":"2025-10-03T23:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T23:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/188448\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T23:08:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T23:08:07","slug":"nfl-analyst-has-brutal-two-word-description-of-seahawks-guard-anthony-bradford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/188448\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL analyst has brutal two-word description of Seahawks\u2019 guard Anthony Bradford"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s hard to ignore the strides the Seattle Seahawks<\/a>\u2019 offensive front has made from a season ago. In 2024, only two teams in the league allowed more sacks than Mike Macdonald\u2019s squad (54). The ground game finished 28th in the NFL in terms of yards per game, as was the case in 2023 as well.<\/p>\n

The biggest issue with this unit this past season, via Pro Football Focus<\/a>, was the interior. Hence Seahawks\u2019 general manager John Schneider used the club\u2019s first-round pick on North Dakota State blocker Grey Zabel. He\u2019s the new left guard, while Jalen Sundell takes over at center.<\/p>\n

After four games in 2025, Klint Kubiak\u2019s offense is averaging 110.8 yards per game on the ground, a bit of an improvement from a season ago (95.7), while new starting quarterback Sam Darnold <\/a>has been sacked only six times.<\/p>\n

Still, there\u2019s a weak spot that needs addressing. Kevin Patra<\/a> of NFL.com looked at all 32 teams and each club\u2019s biggest need entering Week 5. Could any team make a midseason move before the trade deadline? That would be Tuesday, November 4, by 4:00 pm ET<\/a>. In regards to Macdonald\u2019s club, Patra singled out offensive guard.<\/p>\n

\"Grey<\/p>\n

Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images \/ Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst-round pick \ufeffGrey Zabel<\/a>\ufeff has had the predictable up-and-down start that most rookie linemen experience. He’s flashed enough, however, that we can be confident in the pick moving forward. The issue is at right guard, where \ufeffAnthony Bradford\ufeff <\/a>has been cripplingly bad, given poor marks from Pro Football Reference<\/a> for run- and pass-blocking to earn the 59th-worst offensive grade among guards this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe Bradford’s back issue is playing a role?\u201d asked Patra. \u201cEither way, the Seahawks need better play in front of \ufeffSam Darnold\ufeff to continue their early-season success. \ufeffChristian Haynes\ufeff, currently on IR, struggled in limited reps as a rookie last season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Can Bradford up his game in the coming weeks? The inside of Seattle\u2019s offensive front will get a massive test this Sunday via Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u2019 defensive tackle Vita Vea.<\/p>\n

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