Seahawks vs Raiders, 3 things to watch

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Aug 13, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Ramik Wilson (53) defends against Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins (36) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Seattle won the game 17-16. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

2: ALEX COLLINS VS. TROYMAINE POPE

Alex Collins has been a bit of a disappointment this preseason. The 5th round rookie out of Arkansas was expected by many (me included) to challenge for carries this year. After all, he has the size/speed combo the Seahawks love and was wildly productive in college, putting together three 1,000 yard seasons while sharing carries with other backs.

But Collins hasn’t done anything to stand out, and has had some costly errors in pass protection.

Meanwhile, Pope burst on the scene with the winning 2-point conversion against Kansas City, and then burst for 86 yards on 10 carries against the Vikings. He’s quick, runs hard, and has added value as a kick and punt returner.

Collins upside and draft position give him the edge here, but the fact that we’re even talking about his status on the roster speaks to his lack of production this summer. A good game tonight would cement his spot on the team.

Next: Finalizing the offensive line

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