Seahawks: Projected 2016 starters and the next man up

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Jan 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches a 19 yard touchdown pass defended by Carolina Panthers defensive back Robert McClain (27) in the third quarter during the NFC Divisional round playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Split End Receiver

Starter: Jermaine Kearse

Backup: Kenny Lawler

The order of these two players was a tough call. Kearse has begun the last two seasons as a starter at wide receiver for Seattle, and both of those seasons he’s lost that job to a rookie around mid-season. There appears to be a good chance that it’ll happen for a third season in a row.

This year’s rookie is Kenny Lawler. He’s tall with long arms and a massive catch radius. While he isn’t the fastest receiver out there, he brings a unique skill set to a receiving group that isn’t particular skill-diverse.

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