Seahawks Third Pre-Season Game

The Seahawks now go for the third pre-season game this coming Thursday. Most writers that follow the NFL feel this is the most important of the four pre-season games. This is when the starters go into the second half of the game so we may see Russell Wilson play through the third quarter or at least a couple series depending on how things are going. Last week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings which was a loss of 18-12 was a bit sluggish especially with the first string that did not score a point in the game.

The second game we can forget about if the first string offense can score at least a couple touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys this Thursday. I haven’t heard yet whether Thomas Rawls will see his first action in a game or not. The good thing though is that Christine Michael has looked good in the first two games so we should feel fine right there. I am more concerned about the offensive line especially against the pass. Offensive line coach Tom Cable says that we may not know who the five starters will be until game one of the regular season. Some of the players are penciled in but where they play is another story. He doesn’t seem to concern at this time however I remember last year it took half the season for the offense to gel and I don’t think we can afford that this year.

The running game seems to be fine but it is the passing game that I have concern with. Not the receivers but that Wilson will have the time to get the ball to the receivers. So far the Seahawks have not had to worry about Wilson getting hurt however you never know when the luck will run dry. If he missed a couple games the team could survive but what if he is taken out for most of the season. This will mean the team will have to depend on an inexperienced quarterback.

The experience the Seahawks have on defense I have little worry about them as long as they do have a pass rush that will get the defense off the field. Another reason concern about the offense is that they are able to stay on the field enough that the defense is not too tired. Anyway look forward to a good game on Thursday. Go Seahawks!