Seahawks Take on Vikings

With the Mariners having Thursday off decided to write about the Seahawks. They take on the Minnesota Vikings in the second pre-season game on Friday. After last Sunday’s game winning 48-17 over the Los Angeles Chargers how much better can the Seahawks be? Actually the scores of these four games don’t really matter however it is important for the team to get ready for the first regular season game.

Thursday Coach Peter Carroll said that Thomas Rawls who started the last game will likely not play because of an ankle sprain that occurred against the Chargers. Rawls hasn’t practiced this week and Carroll is not too concerned. Rawls should be back for the third pre-season game. Eddie Lacy who is competing for the number one running back position is expected to start against the Vikings. This will allow the other running backs that are competing more action as well. What we hope for is a lot of Rawls and Lacy when the season begins.

Carroll also mentioned that receivers Tyler Lockett and Paul Richardson probably won’t see action against the Vikings but they will go through pre-game warmups with the team. KJ Wright who has been out of town for what has been called a process whatever that means will be back for next week’s game. Also tight end Luke Willson who is out with a groin injury will miss the game but will be back next week.

The Seahawks had great news where center Justin Britt signed a new three-year contract extension. This will keep him with the Seahawks thru 2020. Last year Britt moved to center which was his third position on the offensive line in three years. He was so successful last season with the move to center that he made the Pro Bowl. Right now he is the stable player in the offensive line. The other four positions are still being competing for and no one is sure how successful they will be but Britt will anchor the line. What I hope for whoever plays the guards and tackle positions are not moved around. It is important that the five regulars stay that way so the Seahawks will have more success with the line. How it looks right now the running game should be a success as long as Rawls and Lacy can stay healthy for the season. If not that one of the other running backs step forward.

Another key to the offense has to do with tight end Jimmy Graham. Though he has had success with the Seahawks the team still has not done well inside the other team’s twenty yard line. It would be nice if this year Russell Wilson can get the ball to Graham frequently inside the twenty along with the wide receivers. Also need to see improvement on third downs as well.  I am not too concerned about the defense and we hope that the special teams will work well for the Seahawks. So the 12^th man enjoy Friday night’s game and go Hawks!