Seahawks: Three best case scenarios for Seattle in 2020
By Lee Vowell
Seahawks stay healthy
In 2019, the Seahawks began the season 10-2 and were exceeding expectations. But then injuries began to take their eventual toll. Seattle was forced to bring back Marshawn Lynch after both Rashaad Penny and Chris Carson were injured. Tight end Will Dissly got hurt early in the season and while Jacob Hollister did a decent job, he was no Dissly.
The NFC West is tough enough without key players missing time, but take away a team’s best backs and important receiver and blocker and the thin line between wins and losses almost disappears. After starting 10-2, the Seahawks finished 1-3.
Seattle has a good roster, but the problem is lots of NFC teams do. For Seattle to reach expectations of success this year, they need to stay healthy. If the Seahawks do, this team is built to stay in games with their offense and has the capability to outscore other teams.
Plus, Seattle could be better defensively in 2020. Trading for Quinton Dunbar vastly improves the secondary (if Dunbar does not get suspended for an off-the-field issue from May) and with the additions of Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa then the pass rush should be better.
If Seattle stays healthy, they can win the NFC West, get a bye in the playoffs and possibly home-field advantage until they reach the Super Bowl.