Will the Seattle Seahawks Return To Dominance?

July 16, 2010   ·   Phililp Crossland   ·   Jump to comments

After a disappointing 5-11 season in 2009, the Seahawks are poised to improve after a productive off-season.
With new coach Pete Carroll taking the reins and new general manager John Schneider as his partner in crime, the Seahawks had maybe the best draft in the league. According to the NFL Network, they were given an "A+" rating.
With Water Jones retiring, the Seattle Seahawks took Russell Okung in the first round with the sixth pick, a mammoth offensive tackle who could start and make a difference.
Then, with the 14th pick of the draft, they drafted Earl Thomas, who many experts considered to be a steal that late and could be ready to play in the NFL.
Seahawks only got better, drafting wide receiver (Maple Bar) Golden Tate, a speedy receiver who has excellent hands and can return kicks, too. The rest of their draft was considered above average picks, with names like Walter Thurmond, Kam Chancellor, and Jameson Konz. All could make an immediate impact.
But th...

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