However, the possibility of increased work for Rawls also makes Christine Michael little more than a flex play. Head coach Pete Carroll hasn’t exactly been helpful, sending mixed signals regarding Graham’s odds of suiting up for the opener. In the season finale against Arizona, Michael recorded his first 100-yard rushing effort of his career. In his absence, Russell Wilson found a great connection with wide receiver Doug Baldwin, racking up 385 yards and eight touchdowns over the final five games. Michael played in five games for the Cowboys last season but was released and eventually wound up back in Seattle.
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What a odd situation it must be for Seattle fans given how solid the running back position has been the last couple years with Marshawn Lynch.
Something to keep an eye out for now is the running back situation in Seattle. Michael is listed as the starter on the team’s depth chart.
Consistency has always been the issue with Michael, but he’ll get a chance to start on Sunday.
Michael has matured as a player in his second stint with the Seahawks. Vannett, a third-round draft pick, sprained his ankle during a preseason game on August 18 against the Vikings.
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Carroll said he was hopeful Vannett could return next week but said Vannett would need a good weekend of rehab for that to happen.
