Seahawks training camp preview: Can Seattle catch the 49ers?

SEATTLE -- The Seattle Seahawks will open their 2023 training camp on July 26 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. Here’s a closer look at a few storylines:

Biggest question: Are the Seahawks ready to compete with the San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco was clearly in a different class last season, outscoring Seattle 89-43 during a three-game sweep. On paper, the Seahawks appear to have narrowed the talent gap with a productive offseason in which they overhauled their front seven, selected cornerback Devon Witherspoon fifth overall and added arguably the top receiver in the draft in Jaxon Smith-Njigba with their other first-round pick.

It’s a much improved roster from…