Seattle Seahawks have ability to “Run” away with it all
Rashaad Penny, Seattle Seahawks.
The next wave
If those two thousand-yard rushers weren’t enough to keep the rushing attack humming along, Pete Carroll has more production in reserve. Travis Homer, Rashaad Penny, will look to carve their places on this roster. They wait for their chance to show what they can do.
Rashaad Penny was an absolute beast coming out of San Diego State. He’s shown that he’ll be able to adjust to the NFL with more attempts last year he averaged 5.7 yards-per-carry, on 65 attempts for 370 yards. Penny has the upside to be one of the horses that pushes the rushing attack over the top.
He will have to wait until Game 7 to do it. The Seahawks placed their former first-round pick on the Physically Unable to Perform list so he can further rehabilitate the torn ACL he suffered in Week 15 of last season. Leaving him out as a non-contender for the first 6 games of this season. When he returns healthy and hungry he’s sure to run with a purpose to make up for the lost time.
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Travis Homer hasn’t had a lot of runs yet but he’s shown a sweet receiving touch and the ability to go get yards. He’s done well in picking up first downs every time he touches the football. As a key contributor on special teams, he will stay in coach Carroll’s good graces until his opportunity comes to play with the offense.
As last season showed, a team can never have enough good running backs. That’s why Seattle selected DeeJay Dallas from the Miami Hurricanes in the fourth round. With Penny missing the opening six games the door opens for Deejay to make his mark.
DJD brings a bulldog running style and is strong in short-yardage. He fights hard to gain that extra yard. In his last season at Miami, he powered home eight touchdowns, while rushing for 693 yards, and 6.0 yards-per-carry. Dallas was also regarded by most analysis as the best back of this year’s draft class in pass protection. He shows great and consistent six-inch punch and a willingness to stone wall pass-rushers.
Losing the preseason games may not matter to the casual fans. Die-hard fans know how important preseason games are for rookies and undrafted players. They understand the uphill battle those players face.