The Seahawks continued to struggle in the trenches on offense last season, but with a young core returning a year older and a proven veteran offensive line coach now in town, the team hopes to see the unit take a big step forward this spring.

As the Seahawks launch the final phase of their offseason program with OTAs, these non-contact practices carry plenty of importance heading into the upcoming season, starting with a lot of new pieces on offense from both a personnel and coaching standpoint.

Learning the value of hard work behind the support of his parents and siblings on the family farm, Grey Zabel has leaned on three foundational cornerstones to pave his way to success, and he will get to continue enjoying one of those as the latest first round pick for the Seahawks.

Due to limited supply of quality players available, the Seahawks have been far from the only NFL team struggling to assemble a cohesive offensive line in recent years. But this year’s class may present a unique opportunity to bolster the interior line with built-in continuity as an bonus.

Center has been a revolving door for the Seahawks for the better part of a decade. With a new coordinator at the wheel, could a dark horse be emerging to potentially bring that door to a halt?

When it comes to competing for an NFC West title and a return to the postseason, all eyes will be on Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp as newcomers filling big shoes. But the Seahawks will only go as far as their most maligned unit, which looks largely unchanged, performs under a new coaching staff.

As a six-year starter in the NFL, Garrett Bradbury possesses experience and athletic traits that the Seahawks would love to have at the center position in Klint Kubiak’s offense. But would it be worth it to take a flier on him following his release from the Vikings?

Poor offensive line play has been a signature problem for the Seahawks over the years, but John Schneider will be counting on a revamped coaching staff and a new scheme to help turn the tide up front.