Even with a decade straight of top-shelf quarterback play, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has always liked to feature the run. In fact, during the 10 seasons that now-Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was under center, the Seahawks finished in the top five in rushing yardage six times. The last two seasons they finished 11th and 12th, respectively. Don’t be surprised if moving on from Wilson doesn’t lead to Carroll leaning back into his comfort zone with a heavy dose of the ground game.
Athletically, Drew Lock is probably a better fit for a dynamic ground game than Geno Smith as he’s an underrated athlete who could threaten defenses as a runner. Either way, though, expect Seattle’s backs to get a lot of work once the season kicks off. Rookie running back Kenneth Walker III and holdovers Rashaad Penny and Chris Carson (neck) could all be factors, though all three carry an element of risk.
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