Gone But Not Forgotten: Leonard Weaver

This article was written to remember one of the Seahawks who isn't likely to have their number retired or make it to the Hall.  October 14 2007 was a painful day for all Seahawk fans. Not only were they crushed at the hands of their Super Bowl rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they lost a franchise icon in Mack Strong to retirement after sustaining a neck injury. There was a fullback waiting in the wings, but it was far from a sure thing that he would be able to fill Strong’s capable shoes. He was known more for his athleticism than his blocking, and more for his stiff arm than for his pancakes. However, for one and a half seasons, Seattle was treated to the maturation and improvement of one Leonard Weaver from undrafted signee to one of the most invigorating players on a rapidly declining Seahawks offense. In the off season before Weaver got his big shot, there were a lot of questions as to whether he’d be ready to back up Strong after going down in preseason play with an injury...