5 reasons to think the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl in 2017

By Dan Viens | May 22, 2016

Jan 10, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) celebrates after forcing a fumble by Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (not pictured) in the fourth quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) takes a hit from New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) in the third quarter at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports /

THE SCHEDULE IS SET UP BETTER FOR THEM

Last year it was AT St. Louis (a traditional blind spot for the Hawks) and AT Green Bay. Then after two cupcake gimmes at home (Bears and Lions) it was AT red hot Cincinnati before the CenturyLink Field clash against the Panthers. The team still felt like they were figuring themselves out and fell to 2-4, digging themselves a huge hole it took them the rest of the year to dig out of.

This year it starts with that home game against Miami before travelling to Los Angeles to face the Rams and (most likely) rookie QB Jared Goff. Then it’s the 49ers at home. Week 4 sees them travelling to the east coast to face a potentially tough Jets team, but they have a chance to get out to an 3-0 start. Those early matchups should also give the young offensive line (the one really unsettled position group) time to find their footing.

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