tight ends this week, however, first training
camp began on Monday. Right now training
camp is different than usual as we know
because of Covid-19.
The Seahawks are going through strength
and conditioning for the most part over the
next couple weeks.
Pete Carroll answered questions on his
news conference opening up training camp
on Monday.
Now the look at the tight ends.
Will Dissly is back again after missing
most of last season over an injury for
the second straight season. He was
mentioned in the press conference
where Pete Carroll said he was in
excellent condition.
The Seahawks signed veteran Greg
Olsen during the off-season. It seemed
the Seahawks played against him and
Carolina every single season though
not in the same division. He did quite
well against the Seahawks. I figure
it should shave some points off when
playing Carolina.
Olsen is expected to become an analyst
on TV when his career ends. This could
be his only year in Seattle unless he
plays exceptional where another look nice.
There is a good possibility the Seahawks
may start both Dissly and Olsen going with
a two tight end set. If not we will see them
on running downs for sure.
Jake Hollister had a fine season last year
after the Seahawks lost Dissly. He was
awarded with a new contract during the
off-season. Most likely we will see Hollister
on passing downs coming out of the slot.
Last season Hollister became one of Russell
Wilson's favorite receivers. We wish him
the best for sure.
Colby Parkinson rookie out of Stanford
was drafted in the fourth round by the
Seahawks. He had surgery during the
off-season so he will miss the beginning
of the season. At his return he could come
in as a third tight end on running plays.
I am sure the Seahawks will bring him
along gently.
Luke Willson was brought back last season
when Will Dissly was hurt. He ended up
playing mainly special teams though did
play when they went to two tight ends.
The chances are likely he won't make the
team unless one or more of the Seahawks
tight ends are injured.
The thing about Willson though he is a
fun guy to have around because of his
sense of humor.
The final tight end is Tyler Mabry a rookie
free agent out of Maryland signed by the
Seahawks in May. Most likely Mabry will
start the season on the practice squad. Without
any pre-season games seeing him on the
field during training camp won't happen
a lot. I am sure he will get some reps but
likely with the group going to practice
squad with him.
Next week we will look at the final group
on the roster which is the offensive linemen.
After that the Seahawks will be in the middle
of training camp so we will see who have
been doing the best during camp. Go Hawks!
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