Over the 15 years that John Schneider has been the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, he has proven that he isn't afraid to make a splashy move. While not all the deals work out (see: Jamal Adams), many do. He also tends to zig when other GMs zag.
This is why the Pittsburgh Steelers' current meltdown might work to Seattle's advantage. Pittsburgh was bounced out of the playoffs in the Wild Card Round by the Houston Texans. It was the Steelers' seventh straight loss in the postseason. The day after the game, head coach Mike Tomlin decided to resign.