We all want to be a film buff, combing through Seattle Seahawks tape long after the game has wrapped to squeeze every bit of information we can from a first glimpse.

Observations from Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener

It’s a tempting approach when the questions we’re seeking to answer – Will the offensive line improve? Can Sam Darnold replace Geno Smith’s production? – are so hugely important for a Seahawks team that’s looking to get back to the playoffs. But sometimes the simplest takeaways are the most fitting for a preseason opener .

Rather than asking if Klint Kubiak’s offense can unlock something special in Darnold or the running backs, we can probably just ask: Did the stuff the team worked on in practice translate to the field? Did the players who’ve shined for the last month

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