Seahawks Offensive Line and More

Again this season like several before the question is the offensive line. In past years it had a lot to do with the passing game while this season so far it looks more like the running game. So the big question is the problem with the line or the running backs.

Rookie Chris Carson seemed to be able to do a good job when he was in the game and then he was hurt. He is now out for some time. He may come back near the end of the season. Thomas Rawls who has been hurt more than healthy hasn’t done the job and Eddie Lacy hasn’t done the job either.

We look at two other runners as well. J.D. McKissic seems to be doing the job in limited action coming in on third downs primarily. He has taken the place of C.J. Prosise who does a great job when he is able to stay healthy. His problem is that he hasn’t been able to. The Seahawks believe he can be the everyday back as well but we wonder since he isn’t able to stay healthy.

The Seahawks are going to be without Luke Joeckel on the line for the next four to six weeks. At least that is the estimated time anyway. The questions will the line be better or worse without him. Most likely we won’t be able to tell for a couple or three weeks. So our answer about the running game will still be in question. The passing game could be worse without Joeckel as well. Other words Russell Wilson could be running for his life. Whatever the case is the running backs have to setup. I figure if Marshawn Lynch can work with a mediocre line than these others guys need to try. I believe the Seahawks signed Eddie Lacy because they thought that he was the Lynch type. If he isn’t than they need to look to replace him.

In other news Cliff Avril was put on the injured reserve which means he is likely done for the season. He is thinking whether the injury will keep him out the rest of this season or for his career. We do hope that he returns because he is a good guy besides a good player. Frank Clark who has been in reserve looks like his replacement for now. The Seahawks are hoping that he steps up to another level. They believe he is capable of doing so. Michael Bennett is expected to play however I am sure his time on the field will be limited to his toe injury.

I was surprised the New York Giants won their first game of the season last Sunday over the Denver Broncos after having so many injuries the week before. This shows the Seahawks can’t take them lightly especially on the road. The Seahawks have struggled on the road though they did beat the Rams in Los Angeles. I thought it was a lucky win and the Seahawks need to start off faster than they have been to be sure of a victory. Go Hawks!!