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Seahawks players who could be dealt before the deadline

By Geoff Shull

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 03: Tedric Thompson #33 of the Seattle Seahawks is pumped after a game changing interception in the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field on October 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks top the Los Angeles Rams 30-29. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 03: Tedric Thompson #33 of the Seattle Seahawks is pumped after a game changing interception in the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field on October 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks top the Los Angeles Rams 30-29. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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Rashaad Penny of the Seahawks
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Rashaad Penny #20 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against the Cincinnati Bengals at CenturyLink Field on September 8, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

RB: Rashaad Penny

Rashaad Penny was the 27th pick in the 2018 NFL draft out of San Diego State. In his final collegiate season Penny amassed 2,248 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns across 289 carries. He also finished 5th on the Heisman voting list. Penny is known for having excellent straight-line speed, active motor, good durability and short area quickness.

Why the Seahawks may trade him away:

Rashaad Penny when given the opportunity plays dynamically with big play ability on every snap. The problem lies with Chris Carson, who has firmly established himself as RB1. Both running backs need a heavy snap count to get into any sort of momentum. This is less about Penny than it is about Carson. Carson plays smash mouth football, that Pete Carroll Covets. Whereas Penny style fits the mold of an elusive back. In week 7 against the Ravens, Penny only amassed 2 snaps which was good for 3% of the offensive plays. While Penny has great potential, as long as Carson is in the backfield, it will be difficult to get the most out of the talented running back. The Seahawks should look to trade him for either a tight end or draft capital.

Why other teams will trade for him:

This season across 22 carries Penny has 98 total yards, good for 4.5 yards per carry on his limited touches. Over the course of his career when Penny has played at least 30% of the snaps he has averaged 5.33 yards per carry including an impressive game last year against the Rams where he ran the ball 12 times for 108 yards and 1 TD. Penny has shown great improvements in both pass catching and pass blocking over the past year and has a real chance to be a work horse back for any team that needs running back help.

Top Destination:

Buccaneers: They have spent multiple high draft picks on RB’s which have failed to produce thus far. Tampa bay is ranking 23rd in yards per game and 21st in yards per carry. The Bucc’s should look to the trade market to shore up the running back position with a player who could excel as a work horse back.  With Penny under contract for three more years and just one year removed from his first-round selection fair compensation would likely be in the range of a 2020 3rd and 5th round picks or 2020 2nd round pick. Another potential would be a package around Penny for TE OJ Howard.

Other potential suitors:

Lions, Dolphins and Titans.

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