Two years ago the Seattle Seahawks squeaked into the Playoffs by winning the NFC West with an 8-8 record. Not only that, but they managed to knock out the New Orleans Saints in the first round. This season, a surprising San Francisco team made plenty sure that no team was going to win the NFC West with an even record, which worked because Seattle actually finished 7-9, slightly worse than the year before. However, Seattle wasn't exactly a dead duck in the water. Up until the final few weeks of the season, the Seahawks were still an outside shot for the sixth seed in the NFC. They also played much better toward the latter part of the season, putting together a three-game winning streak starting in December against the Eagles, Rams and Bears, but unfortunately lost the last two games against the 49ers and the Cardinals. The Seahawks have potential to become a Playoff team next year, but they are lacking pieces to help get them to that next level. Here are the five most press...
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PLAYERS:
Marshawn Lynch,
Matt Forte,
Chris Johnson,
Tarvaris Jackson,
Charlie Whitehurst,
Matt Cassel,
Robert Griffin,
David Hawthorne,
Brandon Browner,
Chris Clemons,
LeRoy Hill,
Mario Williams,
Julius Peppers,
Justin Tuck,
Pete Carroll,
Fletcher Cox,
J.J. Watt,
Doug Baldwin,
Sidney Rice,
DeSean Jackson,
Golden Tate,
Ben Obomanu,
Reggie Wayne,
Anthony Gonzalez,
Harry Douglas
TEAMS: Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Baylor Bears, Illinois Fighting Illini, Mississippi State Bulldogs
TEAMS: Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Baylor Bears, Illinois Fighting Illini, Mississippi State Bulldogs
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