It is no secret the Seattle Seahawks are once again gunning for a trip to the Super Bowl in 2020. With one of the best quarterbacks in the league at the helm, the time is now for Seattle to make another run. However, as great as Russell Wilson is, he cannot do it alone.
The Seahawks have made solid moves to acquire talent on defense, headlined by the blockbuster acquisition of safety Jamal Adams, as well as bringing back Bruce Irvin and trading for Quinton Dunbar. But what about the offense?
Seattle has quietly assembled an offensive roster of quality players, albeit not as flashy as some fans might like. Despite the lack of media attention, the Seahawks offense has some nice pieces for Wilson to play with.
Wide receivers Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf obviously garner most of the attention. With his elite route running and cerebral connection with Wilson, Lockett is a challenge for any defense, while Metcalf will look to build on an explosive rookie debut.
The splashiest move Seattle made was signing tight end Greg Olsen, who is itching to prove he still has more than enough gas left in the tank. Although, Olsen may not be the most exciting piece at the tight end position. Third-year pro Will Dissly is returning from injury, and while his time on an NFL field has been limited, when he has played he was an incredibly effective option for Wilson.
Fans have longed for a reliable third option for Wilson, and they may have it in former Colts and Patriots receiver Phillip Dorsett. Dorsett’s career number’s may not jump off the page, but Pete Carroll was recently lauding over how Dorsett very well may be the fastest guy the Seahawks have had in his years with the team.
The Seahawks will likely be a run-first team behind Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde, but the 12th Man has been begging for years now to “Let Russ Cook” and unleash him before it’s crunch time late. With Wilson seemingly on board with the idea, perhaps now more than ever the Seahawks need to lean on their star quarterback to set the tone in games.
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