Eight Best Players on the 2017 Seahawks Roster

January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) celebrates with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after catching a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) celebrates with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after catching a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt (68) waits to snap the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Miami 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt (68) waits to snap the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Miami 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Justin Britt, Center

An offensive lineman? Eighth best player on the Seahawks? Ridiculous, right?

Not so fast. Britt may have had a slow start to his career, but he found his niche in Seattle in 2016. Britt moved to center and solidified what he could of the inefficient line. Seattle was terrible enough on the line, but can you imagine if Britt had not been Pro Bowl quality? There were several games, i.e. the Detroit Lions playoff game, where Britt helped control the pace and outcome of the game.

Moving forward, Britt will simply be one of the most important, and one of the best, Seahawks for several years. There is no question the Seahawks should make every effort to re-sign the impending free agent to a long-term contract. Remember what happened when Max Unger was traded to the New Orleans Saints for Jimmy Graham? The tight end position improved, but the line has never been the same. The Seahawks need a good offensive line more than they need an elite tight end. Britt will help make that happen.