Seattle Seahawks @ Kansas City Chiefs: 5 Takeaways from Seattle’s loss to the Chiefs
By Keith Myers
Aug 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 14-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Wide receiver battle is too tough to call
I was hoping that this game would add some more clarity for the roster battle at wide receiver. Instead, things are more jumbled than ever.
Baldwin is in. Lockett is in. That is about all we know.
Jermaine Kearse had a bad drop and finished with zero catches on two targets. He also the most expensive receiver on the roster and has a contract with zero dead money.
Lockette played, but you couldn’t tell. He was practically invisible.
Those two aren’t exactly doing anything to hold off younger-cheaper players that keep making plays.
Coming into this game, I had B.J. Daniels pencilled in at the 6th WR because of his versatility and because he kept making plays in camp. Then he had 2 bad drops and muffed a punt. That’s not the type of game you want when you’re trying to make the roster.
Instead, Kasen Williams and Kevin Norwood were the guys who made plays without making any major mistakes. Both had looked destined for the practice squad. Now one or both could sneak into the final 53.
Basically, it is safe to say that we know less now that we did before the game started.
Next: The offensive line