Seattle Seahawks Training Camp Battles to Watch
Tyler Faber
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Seattle Seahawks training camp is underway. Here are four position battles for fans to keep an eye on.
The Seattle Seahawks have a rebuilt roster heading into the 2022 season. There are some questions that need answers before the season kicks off. NFL training camps are in full swing around the NFL, and the preseason is right around the corner. We’ll break down which Seahawks camp battles fans will want to keep their eyes on.
Seattle’s running backs, safeties, and top two receivers are among the best in the league. The offensive line could surprise some people too. Unfortunately, several positions, right tackle, cornerback, and the rest of receiving room, are in doubt.
Not to mention the Seahawks’ quarterback situation is the worst in the league, and they may end up looking elsewhere for a quarterback. The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons are ecstatic they’re not Seattle right now.
With that said, let’s see who are the favorites to win out in training camp.
Right Tackle
After appearing to improve their pass blocking in 2020, the Seattle Seahawks offensive line fell back to below-average in 2021. However, their run blocking was excellent. Per Pro-Football-Reference, the Seahawks were fifth in the league in yards before contact.
Seattle looks to be rolling with the same guards as last season, Damien Lewis and Gabe Jackson, plus free agent center Austin Blythe on the interior. This year’s first round pick, Charles Cross, will man left tackle, while right tackle is up for grabs. The battle appears to be between rookie Abraham Lucas and last year’s backup tackles, Jake Curhan and Stone Forsythe.
Lucas is a physically talented tackle who excelled in run blocking during college but at times struggled in pass protection. Curhan, an undrafted free agent, started five games last season but gave up four sacks during that time. As for Forsythe, he rarely saw the field in 2021, but Pete Carroll seems to be high on his versatility.
Whoever wins out must show improvement as a pass blocker as Seattle’s quarterback options struggle under pressure.
New Seahawks draft pick and OT Abe Lucas from WSU and Everett: “If you are angry, you can call me Abraham.
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— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) May 6, 2022