Team Grade:
Seattle Seahawks
Quarterbacks: Running Backs:
Wide Receivers: Tight Ends:
Defense: Kickers:

Outlook

The Seahawks took a bit of a step backward last season but not much. They remain about a .500 team capable of making the playoffs if all falls their way. Seattle's offense should be better with a few new weapons in place but remain far from explosive like so many other teams in the league. And the defense remains middle of the road, which isn't good or bad for them. Seattle just seems like a very average team.

FANTASY BREAKOUT

Matt Flynn, QB. Flynn isn't guaranteed the starting job but certainly seems the best fit with the most upside for the job. He should be the starter to open the season. And while the Seahawks lack some weapons at receiver, they will throw the ball and had some limited success last season even with below average quarterback play from Tarvaris Jackson. Flynn should be able to have some more success for the Seahawks and be worth some spot starts for fantasy teams.

FANTASY DUD

Sidney Rice, WR Rice is another talented player that falls into our "dud" category. But Rice is coming off shoulder surgery to both shoulders and has missed a lot of playing time two of the last three years. He is no sure thing to hold up. And even if healthy, how big can his numbers be in this offense? Rice is another guy to don't overpay for based off his name and past history. Let someone take him come draft day.

Team Notes

May 22, 10:44 AM Seattle Seahawks RB Christine Michael (hamstring) and CB Tharold Simon (foot) were limited in organized team activities Monday, May 20. RB Robert Turbin had the chance to take first-team repetitions with RB Marshawn Lynch a no-show.
May 21, 02:53 PM The Seattle Seahawks released QB Josh Portis Tuesday, May 21, following his arrest for driving under the influence earlier this month.

Fantasy Impact: Portis might have trouble finding work going forward.
May 21, 12:13 PM Seattle Seahawks DL Cliff Avril (foot) is expected to start running later this week, but head coach Pete Carroll said Avril is hurting. Carroll said Avril won't be able to practice for 'another couple weeks at least.'
May 21, 11:13 AM Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said QB Russell Wilson is a million miles ahead of where he was last year. 'He threw a couple of balls today, things that we talked about over the offseason that he'd like to take a shot at, and he did it today just to see what would happen with full awareness of why he was doing it,' Carroll said.
May 21, 09:25 AM Seattle Seahawks RB Christine Michael is expected to battle with RB Robert Turbin for the backup duties to RB Marshawn Lynch this year. Michael is expected to see plenty of action. 'He's our kind of runner,' general manager John Schneider said this month. 'He's a tough, intense, up-field, one-cut guy. A very good football player.'
May 21, 08:43 AM Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin looks quick and explosive in OTAs. He looks to be fully healthy after a disappointing sophomore season.
May 21, 08:43 AM Seattle Seahawks TE Anthony McCoy (ankle) was carted off the field Monday, May 20, with an ankle injury.
May 20, 10:03 PM Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks QB Josh Portis was not arrested for anything at all, according to a tweet from his agent.

Fantasy Impact: We'll keep you posted. Who knows what is going on here?
May 20, 05:23 PM Seattle Seahawks DE Cliff Avril (foot) did not participate in organized team activities Monday, May 20, because of a plantar fascia issue. Head coach Pete Carroll said the team is monitoring the situation and will hold Avril out for a few weeks.
May 20, 05:23 PM Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch was not present during organized team activities Monday, May 20.

Fantasy Impact: We aren't sure what is going on here. We'll keep you posted.
May 20, 04:13 PM Seattle Seahawks QB Josh Portis was arrested May 5, and has been charged with driving while intoxicated. He is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, May 28.
May 17, 04:32 PM Seattle Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Fantasy Impact: Not good. This is a big loss for the defense early in the season.
May 09, 08:42 PM Seattle Seahawks DE Greg Scruggs (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament before the 2013 NFL Draft and could miss the entire season. He is scheduled to undergo surgery this week.
May 08, 03:23 PM Free-agent LB LeRoy Hill (Seahawks) won't face a felony charge for his January arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. It is still possible he face a misdemeanor charge.
Apr 28, 03:32 PM Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Golden Tate will be given the first opportunity to earn the punt return duties. RB Christine Michael will also be given the chance to earn the role.
Apr 24, 10:13 AM Updating a previous item, Seattle Seahawks SS Kam Chancellor received a $5 million signing bonus as part of his recent contract extension. His base salary guarantees are $2.825 million, $4.725 million and $4.45 million, and he has a total of $17 million in guaranteed money.

Offseason Keys

Additions:
QB Brady Quinn, DL Cliff Avril, DL Michael Bennett, DL Tony McDaniel, CB Will Blackmon, CB Antoine Winfield. 

Losses:
QB Matt Flynn, RB Leon Washington, WR Deon Butler, OG Allen Barbre, DL Alan Branch, DL Colin Cole, DL Jason Jones, CB Marcus Trufant. 

2012 Draft Class

RoundPickPlayerPos
 # 1  15 Bruce IrvinDL
 # 2  15 Bobby WagnerLB
 # 3  12 Russell WilsonQB
 # 4  11 Robert TurbinRB
 # 4  19 Jaye HowardDL
 # 5  19 Korey ToomerLB
 # 6  2 Jeremy LaneDB
 # 6  11 Winston GuyDB
 # 7  25 Greg ScruggsDL
 # 7  225 J R SweezyDL
 Undrafted Jermaine KearseWR

2012 Schedule

WeekDateTimeOpponent
1     Sep 8 1:00PM     at Carolina
2     Sep 15 8:30PM     San Francisco
3     Sep 22 4:25PM     Jacksonville
4     Sep 29 1:00PM     at Houston
5     Oct 6 1:00PM     at Indianapolis
6     Oct 13 4:05PM     Tennessee
7     Oct 17 8:25PM     at Arizona
8     Oct 28 8:40PM     at St Louis
9     Nov 3 4:05PM     Tampa Bay
10     Nov 10 1:00PM     at Atlanta
11     Nov 17 4:25PM     Minnesota
-- Week 12 Bye --
13     Dec 2 8:40PM     New Orleans
14     Dec 8 4:25PM     at San Francisco
15     Dec 15 1:00PM     at New York Giants
16     Dec 22 4:05PM     Arizona
17     Dec 29 4:25PM     St Louis
18     Jan 5 4:30PM     at Washington
19     Jan 12 1:00PM     at Atlanta
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