The Seattle Seahawks hope to answer a number of questions during training camp.

The No. 1 question is, can they place all the offseason drama behind them? The drama began after their unexpectedly early exit following a disturbing loss to the Los Angeles Rams in a Wild Card playoff game last season.

Coach Pete Carroll seemingly blamed offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for the late-season struggles on offense. Schottenheimer was fired and replaced by Shane Waldron. The change in coordinators was quickly forgotten a couple weeks later when Wilson went off. Carroll wasn’t happy with Wilson’s tirade, and how those two interact is one of many questions facing the Seahawks during their training camp.

Here are 10 questions for the Seahawks as they continue training camp:

1. Can Russell Wilson place the offseason drama behind him?

The star quarterback publicly complained in early February about getting hit too often, criticized the offensive line and wanted more input on personnel moves. Wilson’s agent also submitted a list of teams as potential destinations if the team opted to trade him. Wilson’s rant set off a firestorm of rumors, speculation and innuendo about whether the Seahawks would trade him. Wilson and Carroll insist they have ironed out their differences and all is good now. If Wilson has successfully compartmentalized the offseason furor, he’ll produce another strong season. If not, look out.

2. Can Shane Waldron transform the offense?

Carroll wants the new offensive coordinator to restore “balance” to the offense, leaning more on a rushing attack to make play-action and bootleg plays more effective, especially after teams took away deep passes with two-high safety looks in 2020. The receivers are excited about the offense and that should bode well in 2021. However, Carroll’s desire to run the ball more often could set up a potential clash.

3. Can Wilson successfully adapt to Shane Waldron’s new offense?

Wilson has praised the new system, he seems to like the up-tempo pace and quick reads. Wilson has said he wants the offense to play at a faster tempo to avoid the slow starts that plagued the team in 2020. The offense is also designed for Wilson to get the ball out of his hand faster, because he has a tendency to hold the football too long in an effort to produce a big play.

4. Can Gabe Jackson improve the offensive line?

Wilson wasn’t wrong about his criticism of the offensive line, and the Seahawks responded by trading for Jackson and insert him at right guard. The Seahawks will move Damien Lewis from right guard to left guard, providing some stability and consistency after Mike Iupati — he missed six games in 2020 — retired. Another reason the unit could improve is Waldron’s scheme is designed for the receivers to get open faster and Wilson to throw quicker, meaning the linemen won’t have to hold blocks as long.

5. Who will be the third receiver?

DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett form one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL. David Moore was the third receiver in 2020, but he signed a two-year, $4.7 million contract with the Carolina Panthers in March. The battle is likely to come down to Freddie Swain and Penny Hart. The Seahawks did use their second-round pick to select wide receiver D’Wayne Eskridge, but he has started camp on the physically unable to perform list with a big toe injury.

6. Will Gerald Everett break the mold at TE?

The Seahawks haven’t really emphasized the tight end in the passing game in recent years. They have had a tight end selected to the Pro Bowl just twice — Jimmy Graham in 2016 and 2017 — during the Carroll Era. However, Shane Waldron’s offense utilizes the tight end and Everett, the presumed starter, was targeted at an average of 57 times in each of the past three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks’ targeted their three tight ends a total of 106 times in 2020.

7. Will Jamal Adams receive a big contract?

All the signals coming out of camp seem to indicate it’s just a matter of time before the two sides agree to a new contract extension. The safety reported to camp on time, but he hasn’t participated in any camp practices. The Seahawks are reportedly prepared to make Adams the highest-paid safety in the NFL — currently Denver’s Justin Simmons four-year $61 million contract that averages out $15.25 million over the life of the deal.

8. Can Ahkello Witherspoon become their top cornerback?

After losing Shaquill Griffin to the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency, the Seahawks signed Witherspoon to a one-year, $4 million deal. Witherspoon was plagued by injuries during his first four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, and he was also benched for inconsistent performances that included surrendering big plays and missed tackles in 2020. Witherspoon played in a scheme that is similar to the Seahawks and his 6-foot-3 size is what the Seahawks like in their cornerbacks. He’ll likely compete against Tre Flowers.

9. Is D.J. Reed ready for a starting cornerback spot?

Reed showed his versatility — he played at outside corner, slot corner and safety — and played very well for the Seahawks down the stretch last season. Reed showed out at right cornerback after Quinton Dunbar went down with a season-ending knee injury, surprising Carroll with his play at the position. Given a full season of offseason workouts, OTAs, minicamps and training camp, Reed seems destined to improve.

10. Will the Seahawks bring back K.J. Wright?

The linebacker, who has played all of his 10 seasons in a Seahawks’ uniform, remains unsigned. Wright has said he would like to finish his career with the Seahawks, but the Seahawks have inserted second-year player Jordyn Brooks into Wright’s weakside position during camp. The Seahawks, similar to many teams, are using more defensive backs in their defensive schemes, leading to less need for linebacker depth. That could complicate Wright’s return.