In addition, this team is built to be a run first offense. Marshawn Lynch is the go to back and is a top ten pick. Backup RB Christine Michael turned in an outstanding performance against the Packers in the 3rd pre-season game on Friday night. It's a deep backfield that some are calling the deepest in the league. With all of that running might, including a talented Offensive Line, this team will continue to give the ball to Lynch and company limiting Wilson's numbers.
Counter that with the fact that I just don't see Wilson sneaking up on teams like he did last year. Lots of defensive coordinators spent the entire off-season looking at tape on how to manage Wilson and the likes of Colin Kaepernick. Even Green Bay's suspect defense (see my previous post on the Packers' 'D') got to Wilson a couple of times on Friday and limited his yards. In addition he threw two picks. He threw only ten interceptions last year.
I see Wilson coming down from the lofty status he was at the end of last season. To Wilson's own admission, he is not going to run as much as he did last year. He amassed 489 rushing yards last year and four TD's.
Combine the facts that this is a run-first offense, their two top receivers are hurt, and Wilson probably will not run as much, limiting his rush numbers, and you have the making of a guy who might be a little over-hyped come draft day. The Seahawks are a team expected to be on the rise, with all that happened last year and with a renewed NFL coach given another chance in Pete Carroll. Might be ripe for a little bit of a slip this year, and Wilson might be the one to take the biggest hit.
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