Key Positions Up For Grabs for Seattle Seahawks as Training Camp Looms

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Jennings will be looking to impress during training camp if he wants to keep his starting job from corner Ken Lucas.  The Seahawks signed free agent Ken Lucas this off season.  Last season, Lucas tallied 60 tackles and two interceptions for the Carolina Panthers.  Lucas should challenge for the starting corner position opposite Marcus Trufant.

Josh Wilson could also challenge for the starting corner position this season. Wilson had his best season as a pro in ‘08, recording three forced fumbles and four interceptions.

Wilson also provided a spark in the return game as well, averaging 25.4 yards per kickoff return. 

Projected 2009 starters:  Ken Lucas, Marcus Trufant

Offensive Line

2008 starters:  Walter Jones, Mike Whale, Chris Spencer, Rob Sims, Sean Locklear

There will be several different battles in the offensive line this season.  Walter Jones and Sean Locklear should retain their starting tackle positions. 

However, each of the other three line positions could be decided in training camp. 

Starting left guard Mike Whale could be challenged by rookie Max Unger, who converted from center to guard during the rookie minicamp.  Unger impressed the coaches with his play and could supplant Mike Whale if he impresses in training camp.

The right guard spot could be a two player battle between Mansfield Wrotto and Rob Sims.  With Ray Willis in line to be the right tackle of the future; these two should battle for the starting job at right guard.

Center is another key position battle between Chris Spencer and Steve Vallos.  The Seahawks also signed undrafted free agent David Washington.

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