The Seattle Seahawks are known for their run game, however, the rushing attack took a huge hit last season when starter Chris Carson and backups Rashaad Penny and C.J. Prosise all finished the year on the injured reserve.
Before injuring his hip, Carson was able to manage 278 carries for 1230 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. For his efforts in 2019 and potential this upcoming season, Patrik Walker of CBS Sports believes Carson is the No. 7 running back in the league heading into 2020.
“Not mentioning Carson in the upper echelon of RBs is weird, because he deserves the nod,” Walker writes. “The problem is not many outside of the Pacific Northwest would include him in the conversation, and maybe it’s because he operates in the shadow of Russell Wilson and the Seahawks passing attack.”
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“There’s also the fact he’s tasked with being a star in a post-Marshawn Lynch era – increasing the level of difficulty as it pertains to being recognized for his abilities,” Walker continues. “Make no mistake about it though, Carson gets the job done in all ways possible. You won’t see his name plastered across the Pro Bowl banners or on primetime football lead-ins, but ask Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll what the 25-year-old means to Seattle.”
With reports indicating Carson should be ready for camp at the end of July, he’ll have his shot to jump this ranks this season, assuming football is actually a go.
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