Seattle Seahawks Roundtable: 5 Questions about Week 5 vs. L.A. Rams
Andrew Elderbaum
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2. Alex Collins looked good again while Chris Carson couldn’t get it going. Normal ebbs and flows, or are we heading to more of a timeshare in the backfield?
Chris: This week, we see another running back by committee (RBC) approach despite the fact this team will not move to an RBC format. I think it’s just the coaches doing what is necessary to be successful. Carson is still the primary running back.
Herb: I wonder if Chris Carson was injured against San Francisco. Maybe Collins read the lead his lead blocks better. It also could just be play calling.
Joe: Carson is the primary back, and Alex Collins is a bit more shifty with decent hands; otherwise, they are the same back. It came down to hitting holes vs. not having holes.
Andrew: Chris Carson’s propensity for injuries has always been what kept him from being one of the league’s top backs. Finding out he has a chronic neck injury isn’t surprising, and who knows what that means long term.
Collins ran for nearly 1000 yards in 2017 for the Ravens and also had a solid year for them in 2018. It’s not shocking he’s been successful this year. Pete Carroll and John Schneider loved him coming out of college. This could slowly become a committee.
Ed: Collins looked good last week. He gave the Seahawks a spark when they needed it. It’s Carson’s job unless he’s too hurt to carry the load against the Rams. It will be interesting to see how many carries Carson gets with his neck injury if he plays at all.
Alex Collins weaves his way to the end zone! @Seahawks lead 28-13.
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