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Examining the Seahawks Roster: Offense

June 16, 7:38 AMSeattle Seahawks ExaminerBilly Watson
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Now that the two spring mini-camps are over, it's time to preview the Seattle Seahawks roster as it stands heading into training camp to sort out what we know and what remains to be determined. Let's first take a look at the offense.

Quarterbacks (2-3)
Locks: Matt Hasselbeck, Seneca Wallace, Charlie Frye
TDB: Is the coaching staff comfortable enough with Charlie Frye to allow Seneca Wallace a more expanded role at receiver or as a return man? As of right now, the answer to that question is no. By the end of training camp, things could be different. Jordan Kent might be the player most directly affected.

Backfield (5-6)
Locks: Julius Jones, T.J. Duckett, Maurice Morris, Leonard Weaver
TDB: Can David Kirtman hold off Owen Schmitt and keep the backup fullback job? Can Justin Forsett make a big enough impact on special teams to earn a roster spot? The answer to both of those questions is probably no. However, it is important to realize that Schmitt has to take Kirtman's spot, not the other way around. As for Forsett, keeping a 4th halfback doesn't usually make a lot of sense.

Receivers (5-7)
Locks: Deion Branch, Nate Burleson, Bobby Engram, Ben Obomanu, Courtney Taylor
TBD:
Will Deion Branch be healthy enough to be on the active roster on August 30th? That doesn't mean he has to be ready to play in Week 1, but rather ready enough to be valuable over the first six weeks. That being said, it looks like he will most likely land on the PUP. That has a big impact when it comes to crunching the numbers at several positions. Logan Payne looks like a safe bet to be the sixth receiver (counting Deion Branch). I have Jordan Kent as the last player making the 53-man squad. That is mainly due to Branch's injury, Bobby Engram's holdout, and uncertainty about Charlie Frye. If those concerns sort themselves out, then Kent will be headed back to the practice squad to make room for a 9th DB, a 10th offensive or defensive linemen, or possibly even a 6th RB.

Tight Ends (3)

Locks: John Carlson, Jeb Putzier, Will Heller
TBD:
Who will start? Or does that even matter? We can expect to see more two tight end sets, and all three tight ends should get a decent amount of action. Putzier is probably the most likely to see the least amount of playing time this year.

Offensive Line (9-10)

Locks: Walter Jones, Sean Locklear, Mike Wahle, Chris Spencer, Rob Sims, Chris Gray, Ray Willis, Mansfield Wrotto
TBD: Can Floyd Womack stay healthy enough to make the team? He is a lock unless his minor injury concerns turn into something major before August 30th. Given the health issues across the board on the offensive line, this might be a year the Seahawks keep 10 guys. Right now, Kyle Williams is that 10th guy, and Steve Vallos is the 11th. It will probably take an injury (to one of the 9 guys ahead of them) for either of them to jump from the practice squad to the active roster. Otherwise, it will depend on if another position can sacrifice a spot.

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