I'll believe it when it's signed.
This the the real first test of the Win Forever philosophy. In order to do that, you have to reload with players. I heard it last year, just as I've heard it this year. The notion that this team is so stacked, we should trade quantity for quality draft picks isn't true. Seattle needs volume of picks. Because if we are going to put together the program that the theory prescribes, then we are really looking at 3-4 similar Michael Bennett defections each year going forward.
Wright.
Wagner.
Maxwell.
Avril.
Tate.
Baldwin.
Lynch.
All these guys will have to be replaced and soon. Some already have contingency plans. But realistically, Seattle has to view any 2015 UFA as a position of need. If Bennett walks, we're reloading from within. But we have to continue to add players there. Not all are going to stick. So volume of picks is necessary.
Ultimately, I would imagine that if the offseason transitions go according to design, Seattle should be getting 2 to 3 comp picks each year, with a couple in the 3-6 round range. Losing UFAs and turning to guys we already have on the roster waiting their turn. 3-4 year turnover on most positions. That kind of thing.