Seahawks Miss Playoffs

It turned out not a good weekend for football in the state of Washington. First of all the Washington State Cougars lost on Thursday then the Huskies on Saturday and now the Seahawks lose 26-24 to the Cardinals in Seattle.   

The Atlanta Falcons won their game so even if the Seahawks had beaten the Cardinals they still would not have made the playoffs. What does that all mean though? I am sure there questions on the team whether they have won nine or ten games however with nine wins they have more question marks.

During the off-season we will have to explore what changes the Seahawks will have to make to get back into the playoffs and make a run to the Super Bowl. I am sure every member of the Seahawks from Paul Allen to the lowest person on the team which might be the water boy wants them to make the Super Bowl and win it every year. I certainly know the fans do as well.

We do know that some players will be let go off the roster and be replaced. For example Eddie Lacy I don’t see coming back at running back and a good possibility neither is Thomas Rawls. With Rawls though a lot may depend on whether he is over of injuries. They could think that they may give him another try. He is not on a high contract so don’t really have anything to lose. I am sure that the Seahawks will draft a running back at the top of the draft.

What happens at the top of the draft to me is whether they decide to move up in the draft or do what they have done often in moving down. What the Seahawks need I would think that they would move down once again. That would only change if they feel in getting an impact player.

Michael Bennett has mentioned already that he feels he won’t be coming back next season. This could be true if the Seahawks in a big rebuilding period. I see that especially if Cliff Avril and Kam Chancellor don’t come back. Avril is the most likely not to return because of his injury and age. I understand that Chancellor has an injury clause in his contract so the Seahawks may feel it is important that he return unless it is a threat to his health. I am sure the Seahawks will have the Doctors examine him more closely along with Avril.

Of the top players on the roster the only one we know for sure will be returning is quarterback Russell Wilson. Not sure whether free agent tight end Jimmy Graham will return or night. All depends if they want him at $10 million or less. Also he may not want to return to a team that is in rebuilding process. Of course regardless what happens I am sure the Seahawks will consider themselves rebuilding instead calling it retooling. The Seahawks could make the playoffs next seasons if they can get a good running back and improve the offensive line. The defense should still be good enough for the playoff run however we will see won’t we. Go Hawks!