5 things to be worried about with the 2016 Seahawks
By Dan Viens
The Seattle Seahawks are one of the prohibitive favorites in the NFC this year, but every team has weaknesses. So what are their potential downfalls?
If you’ve been reading my stuff for long you know that, as pragmatic and analytical as I try to be, I’m a fan first…..and an optimistic one at that. I try to see the silver lining where others see the cliff to jump off of when things are going poorly.
But in this case, as we approach the 2016 season full of hope, optimism, butterflies and rainbows….I wanted to take a quick look at what could be the team’s possible Achilles heels.
So here then, are the 5 things to be worried about with the 2016 Seahawks:
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#5 Jimmy Graham’s return
First of all, when WILL he return, as that is still in question as he works his way back from a torn patella tendon.
But more than that, we should have some concern over how his return affects the offense.
Clearly, there was a break-in period last season when offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was struggling to get comfortable with Graham; trying too hard to incorporate him into the offense one minute, then completely ignoring him in an obvious situation the next.
This year, Bevell may be aided by the addition of a more well-rounded TE in rookie Nick Vannett. The silly idea of trying to make Graham an in-line blocker can be scrapped, freeing the big guy up to be moved around more in the slot and outside as he was in New Orleans.
If Bevell can’t figure out how to consistently work Graham into the flow of the offense, will he be more of a detriment than a weapon to Russell Wilson and the Seahawks?
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