WR — The Seahawks must surround Wilson with more playmakers in the passing game. Tate and Sidney Rice were both productive in 2012, yet both can be inconsistent at times and come with durability concerns. The same holds true for Doug Baldwin, who in his second season did not come close to matching his rookie numbers.

OL — The Seahawks are rock solid at both center and left tackle, with Pro Bowlers Max Unger and Russell Okung. They should benefit from the return of 2011 first-round OLG James Carpenter — if he can stay healthy. Veterans Paul McQuistan and Breno Giacomini gave Seattle good mileage, and the club likes youngsters J.R. Sweezy and John Moffitt, but could add depth.

QB — GM John Schneider indicated he would field calls on backup QB Matt Flynn. If Flynn is dealt, the club would be in the market for a contingency plan behind Wilson. They could target a QB whose skills more closely match that of the mobile Wilson’s than Flynn’s.

DEFENSIVE OUTLOOK

The Seahawks’ immensely talented secondary, “the legion of boom,” highlighted the league’s No. 1 scoring defense in 2012. But there are young playmakers at every level of the defense, including rising star MLB Bobby Wagner and explosive edge rusher Bruce Irvin. With top rusher Chris Clemons tearing his ACL in the playoffs, this fast, physical “D” must find other sources of pressure.

TOP 3 DEFENSIVE NEEDS

DT — Jason Jones’ balky knee, which eventually led to an I.R. trip in December, adversely affected the Seattle “D,” which struggled to generate pass rush throughout the season. Jones, the nickel rusher, is a free agent, as is veteran Alan Branch. What’s more, the run defense lost some stoutness in the second half of 2012, illustrating the need for more big bodies up front.

OLB — Eighth-year veteran Leroy Hill, 30, is a free agent who probably won’t be back after another run-in with the law. 2011 seventh-rounder Malcolm Smith is an intriguing talent, but nothing more at this juncture. The Seahawks are always looking to add speedy, versatile second-level defenders.

DE — Clemons’ torn ACL in the postseason was a serious blow to a group whose greatest flaw, a meager pass rush, reared its ugly head in the team’s divisional-round postseason exit. Irvin showed major flashes as a part-time player in his rookie season. But with Clemons unlikely to be 100 percent by the start of 2013, Carroll’s group needs more juice off the edges.

2012 DRAFT REWIND

1st round (15): DE Bruce Irvin / West Virginia (GP/GS: 16/0)
Skinny: Thrived as situational rusher, logging eight sacks.

2nd round (47) MLB Bobby Wagner / Utah State (GP/GS: 16/15)
Skinny: Exceptional run-stuffer quickly morphed into three-down LB.

3rd round (75): QB Russell Wilson / Wisconsin (GP/GS: 16/16)
Skinny: Forget his height; poised, dynamic leader has bright future.

4th round (106): RB Robert Turbin / Utah State (GP/GS: 16/0)
Skinny: Marshawn Lynch clone always looking to initiate contact.

4th round (114): DT Jaye Howard / Florida (GP/GS: 2/0)
Skinny: Not a major contributor in DT rotation.

5th round (154): OLB Korey Toomer / Idaho (GP/GS: 0/0)
Skinny: Spent rookie season on team’s practice squad.

6th round (172): CB Jeremy Lane / Northwestern State (La.) (GP/GS: 13/3)
Skinny: Speedy Lane exceeded expectations when called upon.

6th round (181): SS Winston Guy / Kentucky (GP/GS: 2/0)
Skinny: Biggest news made was four-game suspension for PEDs.

7th round (225): OG J.R. Sweezy / North Carolina State (GP/GS: 13/3)
Skinny: Week One starter quickly demoted, but progressed nicely.

7th round (232): DT Greg Scruggs / Louisville (GP/GS: 11/0)
Skinny: Showed promise, collecting two sacks in limited snaps.