The Seattle Seahawks took some serious hits to their run game this season, losing three running backs to injuries. Rashaad Penny was the first to fall, followed by starter Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise near the end of the year.
With only rookie Travis Homer left on the roster, Seattle rallied quickly to sign two former teammates – Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin. While both have gotten limited play so far, the Seahawks are likely to incorporate all three of the backs more into the rotation this Sunday.
“People know that we are going to do different things other than just to hand the ball to Marshawn,” offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday. “But to see him get the ball out in space on the perimeter was cool. You’ll see him play more. Travis certainly will play. Turbo will play, it was good to get him in there as well.”
Schottenheimer was asked whether or not he had a specific game plan or snap counts in mind for each of the players.
“Is there a number?” Schottenheimer replied. “No, we’ll just see how the game goes.”
After bouncing back so quickly following each of his outings, coach Pete Carroll did say fans can expect to see Lynch in more of an expanded role.
“That’s a wonderful thought, isn’t it? Just get to see Marshawn more,” Carroll quipped Wednesday. “Well, he’s had a couple weeks under his belt. He made it through clean. He feels fine physically, so he’s just more available to us for more opportunities. That’s all.”
But with “unfinished business” still on his mind, you can bet Lynch will be all about that action, boss.
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