The Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFL are deep in preparation for the upcoming season despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, head coach Pete Carroll recently shared his concerns regarding the virus and what's in the pipeline for his team.

COVID-19 has forced NFL teams to hold their offseason activities virtually this year. With the Seahawks expected to begin their training camp on July 28, Carroll already raised a few of his concerns.

A “no-person” offseason away from the field and a shortened preseason will hurt the young players the most, according to Carroll. Moreover, with less of a chance to prove themselves, the younger players will be unable to challenge veterans for more prominent roles.

The Seahawks coach added that the undrafted players will take a severe blow with minimal chances to showcase their potential.

“I think the number one thing that it changes is the opportunity for the young guys to show themselves. So if that were to take place (two preseason games) — although I’m really impressed with our young guys and how they’ve learned and how they’ve applied themselves up to this point — but still, there just might not be enough time to really give them the chance,” the Seahawks tactician explained, per MSN.com

“So they might be behind in that area a little bit … Maybe the free agent doesn’t get as many opportunities as he needs to show. The last two (preseason) games are so important and so crucial for a young guy trying to make a club, so I don’t think that would be the area of focus.”

Pete Carroll recalled how this mishap is similar to the 2011 lockout when there was work stoppage.

There was also a special mention in Carroll's interview, citing that he plans on moving sophomore safety Marquise Blair to the nickelback position.

With the whole world still adjusting at the “new normal,” the Seahawks coach admitted that he and his staff don't know what the future holds. However, he vowed they will be ready to adapt.