THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: No doubt who won this deal

This column will be shorter than usual.

Why?

Because the subject doesn't need to be stripped down, torn apart, discussed at staggering length or become the subject of debate.

It's simple, and if you want to argue the point, you're wrong.

FACT: The Seahawks made the best possible trade on Tuesday.

The very best.

To bolster a running game that they need for a return to the Super Bowl, did they trade for Jonathan Taylor — as so many national pundits suggested?

No, to borrow a popular country phrase, once again they danced with who brung 'em.

Yep.

They bolstered line of scrimmage.

Seattle somehow snaffled up Quenton Nelson, just about the best guard in the game, in return for a third-round draft choice in 2027 and a fifth in 2028.

Nelson is simply the best.

He's 30 years old, which is prime time for an offensive lineman, an EIGHT-time Pro Bowler and a certain candidate for the Hall of Fame. He's also fit, still athletic and was playing at the top of his game for the Colts.

This was one of those trades you dream about, but doubt will come off in real life.

Except.

This time, the dream came true.

IF YOU'RE wondering how the Hawks' line will fit together now, it's pretty easy.

Nelson has played left guard his entire career, so it's logical he'll slot in there — with current left guard Grey Zabel flipping over to the right.

Zabel has been at home all across the line, so that move makes sense.

This trade means that Seattle has demoted Anthony Bradford to a backup role, which is fine.

At the moment, Josh Jones is filling in for Charles Cross at left tackle and Abe Lucas is locked in at right tackle.

John Schneider and Mike Macdonald are firm believers that football games are won up front, and they continue to prove it.

Three years ago, Seattle traded for Leonard "Big Cat" Williams to anchor the defensive line, and the move had a lot to do with the fact that all the Seahawks are currently wearing Super Bowl rings.

Now it's the offensive line, and they aren't running a bunch of average players out there. They find good ones, and sign them long term — Cross, Zabel and Lucas, so far.

No doubt they have put some pennies aside to do something like a three-year extension for Nelson.

The Hawks are getting a true technician who's also a rough and tumble character.

"Q is the guy who stays late and works with young guys on things like hand placement and how they're leaning," offered Jeff Saturday on a radio interview with Brock and Salk in Seattle. Saturday was an interim coach in Indianapolis in 2022.

"He truly understands the position and plays it that way."

Nelson's willingness to take time as a tutor could be a huge help to center Jalen Sundell, for instance.

Saturday also made it clear that Nelson is tough, as well.

"Somebody asked me once what animal Q resembles, and I told him a cape buffalo," Saturday replied.

He'll certainly stand out in the Seahawks line, and that's just fine.

Saturday wrapped up his scouting report with a classic description. 

"Q always looks like you owe him money," Saturday said.

Fun line.

But the Seahawks ARE anxious to owe Nelson money.

He'll be worth every cent.