2008 RECORD: 4-12

LAST SEASON: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, seven wide receivers and offensive line were hurt. Defense collapsed carrying weight of entire team. Coach Mike Holmgren's farewell season became a nightmare, Seattle's worst since 1992.

THEY NEED: An outside linebacker to replace traded Pro Bowler Julian Peterson and prepare for franchise player Leroy Hill's possible exit next year. A cornerstone left tackle to succeed crumbling icon Walter Jones. A wide receiver who can run without getting hurt. Bigger defensive backs. A fullback to replace departed Leonard Weaver. Depth on defensive line.

THEY DON'T NEED: A quarterback - at least not yet, unless 33-year-old Hasselbeck's back really isn't as healed as it seems. A running back, not with Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett, a favorite of coach Jim Mora, primed for new emphasis on rushing Mora's staff is installing in Seattle's offense.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: Curry, Monroe, Smith, Crabtree.

OUTLOOK: Seahawks aren't squashing speculation they may take Southern Cal QB Mark Sanchez, or Stafford if he's not gone. They'd love to trade down with a QB-needy team such as Jets - Seattle isn't thrilled with paying $20 million-plus in guaranteed cash to fourth pick. But if Curry is there, he should be a Seahawk. Unlike Holmgren, Mora has defense-first mind.