The Seattle Seahawks have been a model of consistency over the past decade, but steady performance hasn’t necessarily translated into championship success. Sure, they remain competitive. However, the gap between them and the NFL’s elite has widened.

The period from the NFL scouting combine through the free-agent signing period is often referred to by those in the league as “the silly season.”

A first-round pick for DK Metcalf is a steep trade price, but the philosophy behind an aggressive offseason should define Washington’s offseason.