Helpful perspectives. I'll share a few of my own as well ................
The B.J. Finney object lesson:
Last year, the Seahawks in good faith signed B.J. Finney to a 2 year $8 million dollar contract. To protect his new found money, Finney avoided the possibility of a work out injury. He reported in poor shape and never did get into football shape during his time in Seattle. In the case of Finney, the front office missed detecting an important part of his make up. Finney deceived them.
Patience:
With the guards they have looked at, I think they will exercise due diligence. This time around, they are not going to throw a bunch of money at a journey man lineman they think can develop into a starting center. Finney was actually a guard converted to center. Those conversions are common among NFL teams. So when a team looks at guards they are also considering candidates for the center position. Lewis has demonstrated as much and could be a starting center if his is the long term skill set they want at center. I do think it good to proceed with patience and caution. Call it the Finney Effect.
Common Cause:
At this stage of free agency, I'm looking for them to focus on creating competition along the offensive line. All of the free agent linemen they have looked at so far have something to prove in 2021. From a front office and coaching perspective, a "show me" phase is in order. Show me you will come to camp healthy and in shape. Show me ya really want to compete. Show me you are a team fit.