The Seattle Seahawks made some main adjustments to their offensive lineup. Their greatest strikes this offseason had been primarily changing quarterback Geno Smith and broad receiver DK Metcalf with former Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold and Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp. Regardless of these adjustments to the passing recreation, evidently the Seahawks will nonetheless rely closely on their dashing assault.
That was obvious within the Seahawks’ win over the Chiefs in Week 2 of the preseason. The Seahawks ran the ball 48 instances, ending with a mixed 268 yards on the bottom. Whereas we won’t draw any large conclusions from preseason video games, it is clear that working the soccer can be a key a part of their identification this season. Darnold confirmed this in his post-game interview.
“Sam Darnold known as Friday’s recreation, and the run recreation specifically, “our type of soccer.”” John Boyle reported.
With Kenneth Walker III nonetheless coping with a foot damage, Zach Charbonnet took over first-team reps alongside Darnold. The working again completed with 45 yards on 5 carries. 5 completely different working backs acquired touches for the Seahawks, with Damien Martinez main the pack with 50 yards on 11 carries. QBs Jalen Milroe (18 yards on 5 carries) and Drew Lock (34 yards on two carries) additionally joined in on the dashing assault.
Final season, Seattle’s working assault lacked firepower. That was largely on account of Walker’s struggles together with his well being. Walker completed with simply 573 yards on the yr, far decrease than his earlier two seasons with the crew. Charbonnet, however, garnered 569 yards because the backup and eventual starter after Walker ended up on the IR.
The Seahawks might want to have a profitable dashing assault with a view to give their passing offense room to breathe. It’s going to take some time for Darnold and Kupp to regulate to a brand new system. Because the “veterans” of the offense, the working backs might want to set the tone and ensure the offense retains transferring the chains.