Position paper: Tight ends

What we learned about Seattle Saturday, what we're still trying to figure outBy Danny O'Neil, The Seattle TimesTight end John Carlson was going to be one of the featured parts of Jeremy Bates offense.And to be fair, he still might be. The Seahawks signed Chris Baker as a free agent with the idea of getting Carlson off the line of scrimmage and out into routes.In terms of his receiving skills, Carlson is a B-plus to an A-minus among NFL tight ends. As a blocker, though, he's about average.Now, that is not a condemnation of Carlson so much as truthful diagnosis of his skill set. He is diligent and hard working and he's sought to get stronger to improve his blocking, but that's never going to be his strength.By moving him into the slot, the idea was to accentuate his strengths. Through two exhibition games, he has caught one pass for 6 yards.Now, it is exhibition games, and Seattle is going to save some of its offensive wrinkles for the regular season. But it is a q...