What the Seattle Seahawks Could Look Like in 2010

Now the 2009 NFL season hasn't even started yet, but this off-season can't go by any slower. So why not take a jab at what the Seattle Seahawks could look like in 2010.

Quarterbacks

Yes, Matt Hasselbeck is in his mid 30s, but in today's NFL it is not unlikely that a QB plays into his late 30's, such as Brett Favre or Kurt Warner has.

Now I'm not saying Matt will be a starting QB in this league until he his 38, but with all the receiving talent around him, it is plausible to say he will make the Pro Bowl in 2009, and continue through 2010 and beyond to be a great player.

Starter: Matt Hasselbeck

Running Backs

With Greg Knapp as our OC, we must have a top 10 rushing offense, right? Wrong. In Atlanta he had Warrick Dunn and Michael Vick, and in Oakland he had McFadden, Fargas, and Michael Bush.

We have Julius Jones, TJ Duckett, and Justin Forsett. Ugh, I think I just barfed. Greg had WAY more talent at his last few stops.

That is why I predict Seattle will spend one of it's 2010 NFL draft pics on a runner. We need more explosiveness in our running game, which is why we will draft 4.3 burner CJ Spiller out of Clemson.

With him in our offense, we will finally have that explosive player Knapp will need, though I still believe Knapp will use his multi-back philosophy and keep Jones and Duckett, but discard the slow Forsett.

Starters: CJ Spiller, Julius Jones, TJ Duckett

Wide Receivers

I think it's safe to say that our group of receivers will not suffer the same fate as last year. But I'm very curious to see how they perform after their terrible injuries. TJ Houshmandzadeh is quite durable and should be great for the next couple of years.

But I see either Deion Branch or Nate Burleson under performing, as we let one of them go. I'll vouch for Deion Branch as getting let go, because the man just can't stay healthy. Nate will then play alongside TJ, as good ol' Deon Butler moves to the slot. 

Starters:TJ Houshmandzadeh, Nate Burleson, Deon Butler in the slot.

Tight End

Uh, John Carlson? Nuff said.

Starter: John Carlson

Offensive Line

Walter Jones is one of the best tackles to ever play the game, but even legends die out. With all the wear and tear he has endured over the years, I'm assuming he retires after this season.

That leaves Sean Locklear to play the Left OT spot. I believe he knows how to play there, but I'm just not sure if he has the physical tools.

Ray Willis gave up 1.5 sacks last year in 10 starts on the right side, so he should do fine. Now I'm praying Chris Spencer plays well in the center, and he should considering he is in his contract year.

By 2010, Max Unger should have cracked the starting line-up at what I'm guessing will be the Left Guard spot, while Mike Wahle is moved to the Right side, but they could easily play the opposite positions.

Rob Sims is the worst player on our current line, and most likely won't be resigned after this season.

Starters From left to right: Sean Locklear, Max Unger, Chris Spencer, Mike Wahle, Ray Willis

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