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By Michael Gallagher
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NFL teams have wrapped up their respective organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamps, and after a near month-long break, they’ll pick things back up near the end of July for training camp.
The first preseason game takes place on Thursday, Aug. 6 on NBC when the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals face off in the Hall of Fame Game. The rest of the preseason’s first week will take place from Aug. 13-15, followed by Week 2 on Aug. 20-23, and Week 3 on Aug. 27-29.
But before the preseason gets underway, teams must first report to training camp. The Seattle Seahawks report for camp on July 17 (rookies) and July 24 (veterans), and below is their biggest position battle to watch this summer.
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Position Battle: Safety | Ty Okada vs. Bud Clark
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With Coby Bryant’s departure to the Chicago Bears, there’s a big hole in Seattle’s secondary that needs filled.
Okada seems to be the favorite heading into camp as the incumbent. The 27-year-old played a big role in the defensive backfield last season, playing 501 coverage snaps and surrendering 23 catches on 35 targets, 281 yards, and three touchdowns.
He also recorded 65 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and six passes defended. All reports out of Seahawks OTAs and minicamp is Bud Clark is pushing Okada, but the latter has held him off and looked sharp.
Clark, Seattle’s second-round pick this year, saw his draft stock soar in the weeks leading up to draft night. He finished his college career with 215 tackles, 20 passes defended, 15 interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns.
A versatile ballhawk, Clark seems like a perfect fit for Seattle’s defensive scheme. He’s great at reading plays and jumping routes, and he excels at closing off gaps.
If Clark has a strong camp, he may not pass Okada on the depth chart right away, but it may be enough for Seattle to keep him on a short leash and turn to Clark if he starts to struggle early on.
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