Seahawks roster projection: Version 5.0, our final guess
By Lee Vowell
Specialists (3):
Kicker: Blair Walsh
Punter: Jon Ryan
Long snapper: Tyler Ott
Return specialist, both kick and punt returns: Tyler Lockett
Summary: So, the Seahawks made an effort to improve their special teams this offseason. At one point it felt like Seattle had a rotating door of linebackers to try to find the right mix of guys who can cover kicks.
Then, against the Chiefs, the Seahawks allow a kickoff return for a touchdown. And Jon Ryan had a punt blocked. This is surely not what the Seahawks were hoping for. True, this is preseason. But special teams is usually straightforward. Kick the ball to the other team and tackle the return guy. Seattle needs to do a much better job of this in the regular season.
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Seattle might have an abundance of talent on offense and defense, but special teams can lose them games.
Walsh continues to be impressive in both kickoffs and field goal attempts. This is a very good thing.