NFL reporter highlights 'formidable' new Seahawks offense taking shape

The Seattle Seahawks have a few new wrinkles installed in the offense going into the upcoming season.

These new changes have been viewed as obstacles by critics, but The Athletic analyst Ted Nguyen thinks the Seahawks could actually be better.

"So far in the offseason, they look like they’ve made some major improvements in run blocking. First-round pick Grey Zabel has looked dominant in two preseason games, and the Seahawks might have found a hidden gem in his former teammate, North Dakota State center Jalen Sundell. He’s furiously seized his opportunity while Olu Oluwatimi has missed time with injury, and has a shot to take the job. Sundell’s ability to explode out of his stance is perfect for [Klint] Kubiak’s offense. With Zabel and Sundell on the field, in two games, th e Seahawks averaged 8.2 yards per rush attempt," Nguyen wrote.

"If there’s one thing a Kubiak knows how to do, it’s scheme up a rushing attack, and it appears a formidable one is shaping in Seattle. This is the Seahawks’ first year in the system, but they are already playing fast and executing every variant of wide zone in the book. From under center stretch, zone toss, mid zone, split zone, they looked comfortable doing it all against the Raiders and Chiefs, who both were overwhelmed upfront."