2 min read • September 11, 2020
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Chris Carson RB
The Oklahoma State product has landed on injured reserve two out of his three years in the NFL. As a rookie, Carson fractured his ankle while last season ended in December with a broken hip. The extent and precise nature of the injury was not released, but he did not need surgery. There has indeed been optimism coming out of Seattle in regards to Carson’s health, but we have our concerns still. Some video surfaced this summer of Carson working out and he still seems to be favoring the right hip. We are not saying this is a "Bo Jackson" type of situation, however it’s still not clear that he will be 100% during the 2020 season. Last season, Carson saw the biggest workload of his three year career. He rushed the ball 278 times for 1,230 yards and seven touchdowns. It’s quite possible the Seahawks scale back his touches, at least early on in the upcoming season.
Carlos Hyde RB
After spending his first four years in San Francisco, Hyde hasn’t been able to find a long term home. In the last two years he’s been on four different teams. He was sought out this offseason by the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks, eventually choosing to play in the Pacific Northwest. I believe he picked the right team as the Seahawks other running backs, Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny, are both coming off lower body injuries. Despite Hyde’s offseason shoulder labral repair surgery, We have confidence the shoulder will be a non-issue this season. This is due to the timing of the injury and the fact he played most of last season with the ailment. Of this Seahawks trio mentioned, We are the most bullish on Hyde. Even in a pass-heavy Houston Texans offense, Hyde managed nearly 1,100 yards on 245 carries.
Rashad Penny RB
The 2018 first round pick out of San Diego State tore his ACL in week 14 last season. When Penny tore his ACL, he also had associated injuries to go along with the major one (presumed to be meniscus/cartilage issues). The running back underwent reconstructive surgery and a clean out of his knee. Penny only rushed the ball 65 times for 370 yards in those 14 weeks. He also brought in eight passes, and his play wasn’t flashy or noticeable prior to the injury. Penny and the team would be lucky if he didn't start the season on the PUP list as he has started camp on the active PUP list. When Penny returns to play, We expect a down year for him. This is due to the associated damage and the fact that the injury came so late in the season. Perhaps he could be more impactful later in the season as the Seahawks are expected to be in the playoff mix deep into December.
Tyler Lockett WR
Tyler Lockett had a mid-season scare to his leg and was hospitalized for potential Compartment syndrome which can be a very dangerous orthopedic emergency. After two days of observation, he was discharged as we predicted, and returned to full form shortly thereafter with a 8 catch, 120 yard, one touchdown performance in Week 15 versus Arizona. He played in both playoff games and despite saying this was more painful than his previous leg fracture, there is no issue or likelihood of recurrence. Lockett has a clean bill of health going into the 2020 season. The Kansas State product hauled in 82 receptions for 1,057 yards and eight scores in 2019, and enters this year as one of Seattle’s top targets alongside DK Metcalf, Will Dissly, and Greg Olsen.
D.K. Metcalf WR
D.K. Metcalf overcame a college neck fracture, an early season knee scope and doubts about his low body fat and lack of agility but persevered with a successful rookie campaign. The man who looks like Adonis and runs like the wind put in a great playoff performance versus the Eagles with a seven catch, 160-yard, one touchdown performance. Our concerns about his stiffness and lack of agility puts him at high risk, but this could be mitigated by another year of training with a professional conditioning staff. Metcalf managed 58 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns last year, and hopes to build on that in 2020.
Will Dissly TE
Will Dissly was on a great run before he tore his Achilles tendon last October and ended the year on injured reserve after surgery. In six games, he scored four times, and caught 27 balls for 256 yards. Dissly has reportedly made a nice recovery and passed his physical and is not on the PUP list to start training camp. This likely is because the Seahawks know with the pandemic, there will be a slow ramp up for everyone in training camp. Dissly should be ready to go but look for him to split snaps earlier this season with veteran Olsen and to take over more as the season progresses.
Greg Olsen TE
Greg Olsen has had a litany of injuries the last few years but made it through 2019 relatively healthy besides a concussion that cost him two games in December. It was a comeback season in which he had 52 catches for 597 yards and two touchdowns. Previously in 2017-2018, he had multiple foot issues including a Jones fracture which required two surgeries and a ruptured plantar fascia. These issues seem to be behind him as he arrives in the Pacific Northwest but keep in mind he is approaching 36 years old. Look for Olsen in rotation early as Will Dissly rounds into form after a season ending Achilles tear and Parkinson likely rides the NFI list in his rookie season.
Colby Parkinson TE
Colby Parkinson is likely to start his rookie season on the NFI list. The Stanford alum suffered a Jones fracture which required surgery in early June, and likely means a mid-season debut for the Seahawks rookie. He could be an effective late season stash/pick up in deeper leagues as Olsen is 35 and Dissly is coming off Achilles surgery. Coming out of the Cardinals program that has been labelled as “Tight End U” after producing the likes of Zach Ertz, Coby Fleener, Austin Hooper and Levine Toilolo, hopes are high for the 6’7” fourth rounder. He had 87 receptions for 1127 yards and 12 touchdowns in 3 years at Stanford.
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RB Rashaad Penny
TE Colby Parkinson
OL Phil Haynes
G Chance Warmack
DE Branden Jackson
DE Eli Mencer
LB Darrell Taylor
LB Emmanuel Ellerbee
FS DJ Reed
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