Marshawn Lynch will sit out Saturday’s preseason game to rest a sore ankle.
It sounds like Seattle is just using extra precaution here. Lynch is still expected to be the workhorse in Darrell Bevell’s offense, but his receptions could take a hit with Leon Washington’s role increasing. We’re steering clear of all Seahawks players this year.
Coach Pete Carroll praised Charlie Whitehurst’s learning curve this week in Darrell Bevell’s West Coast offense.
"Charlie’s functioning beautifully," Carroll said. "He’s farther along that I thought he would be this early." Whitehurst has completed 72 percent of his passes through two games compared to 58 percent for Tarvaris Jackson. Unless T-Jack picks up the pace over the final two preseason games, Whitehurst could start pushing for the Week 1 job.
Mike Williams admitted that he’s "still trying to find my place and find my role in this offense."
Seahawks re-signed RB Vai Taua.
Taua has two rushed for 15 yards so far in the preseason. The undrafted rookie from Nevada will be the Seahawks’ fifth running back for the time being.
Seahawks re-signed RB Vai Taua.
Taua has two rushed for 15 yards so far in the preseason. The undrafted rookie from Nevada will be the Seahawks’ fifth running back for the time being.
Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday.
Thurmond missed just over two weeks with a sprained ankle. On track to make his preseason debut Saturday, the 2010 fourth-rounder is expected to compete with Kelly Jennings for the starting right cornerback job.
Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday.
Thurmond missed just over two weeks with a sprained ankle. On track to make his preseason debut Saturday, the 2010 fourth-rounder is expected to compete with Kelly Jennings for the starting right cornerback job.
Seahawks waived RB Vai Taua.
He goes to make room for LB David Vobora. Taua was Colin Kaepernick’s running back at Nevada, putting up outrageous yards-per-carry numbers but lacking NFL-caliber physical tools. He won’t be worth much of a look on waivers.
No. 4 overall pick Aaron Curry has agreed to a restructured contract that now expires following the 2012 season.
Curry surrendered $5 million worth of guaranteed money in exchange for dropping the final two seasons on what was originally a six-year, $60 million rookie deal. Curry is not considered in the class of JaMarcus Russell in terms of draft busts, but he’s been a below-average starter with the Seahawks. The team may be grooming rookie K.J. Wright to challenge him next year.
The Seahawks allowed an average of 4.68 yards per carry after LE Red Bryant’s year-ending injury last season, compared to 3.36 YPC before.
Their rushing yards per game allowed also ballooned from 82.6 yards to 130.1 in Bryant’s absence. A dominant run defender at Pete Carroll’s "five technique" defensive end position, Bryant has resumed practicing at full speed in training camp. He’ll return as a two-down player, exiting on passing downs.