RB target: Thomas Rawls

[NorthwestDallas40]

guy we tried to sign but Seattle got. Played 3 years at Michigan then his final year at Central Michigan. Watching him right now in his first preseason action against Denver. He is tough runner with good vision. Really runs hard into the hole and gets what's blocked. Plus he is bigger than all our backs in terms of compact strength. Unless Seattle trades or cuts Michael, they will probably try to slip Rawls onto practice squad. We should consider signing him if they do. And maybe cut Dunbar or McFadden if he can't get healthy. Or carry 4 RBs during McClain and Hardy suspensions.

 

[darthseinfeld]

guy we tried to sign but Seattle got. Played 3 years at Michigan then his final year at Central Michigan. Watching him right now in his first preseason action against Denver. He is tough runner with good vision. Really runs hard into the hole and gets what's blocked. Plus he is bigger than all our backs in terms of compact strength. Unless Seattle trades or cuts Michael, they will probably try to slip Rawls onto practice squad. We should consider signing him if they do. And maybe cut Dunbar or McFadden if he can't get healthy. Or carry 4 RBs during McClain and Hardy suspensions.

I dont think we let them get Rawls to the PS. Even if we add another back before that, I think we will still pick him up if cut.

 

[DeaconMoss]

guy we tried to sign but Seattle got. Played 3 years at Michigan then his final year at Central Michigan. Watching him right now in his first preseason action against Denver. He is tough runner with good vision. Really runs hard into the hole and gets what's blocked. Plus he is bigger than all our backs in terms of compact strength. Unless Seattle trades or cuts Michael, they will probably try to slip Rawls onto practice squad. We should consider signing him if they do. And maybe cut Dunbar or McFadden if he can't get healthy. Or carry 4 RBs during McClain and Hardy suspensions.

Got an eye on him also tonight. At this point yes. WE need a RB or 3.

 

[jobberone]

I think he's a decent back but he doesn't have a lot of power or great speed. He's better than at least one on the roster

 

[speedkilz88]

Sports Illustrated listed Rawls as one of 12 underrated rookies who could surprise at NFL training camps.

"The buzz about Rawls started in minicamps, when he impressed with his ability to take contact and drive for extra yards—something that lined up with his college tape," SI.com contributing NFL writer Doug Farrar wrote in the article.

At the conclusion of Seattle's minicamp last month, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll praised Rawls' gusty effort.

"I've studied Thomas a lot," Carroll told Seahawks.com. "I love his style of running. He's really a head-knocker. He really goes after guys and when you guys get to see him put the pads on you'll see how physical of a runner he is. He had play after play in college of just smacking people and running and breaking tackles and all that. He showed very good feet, he caught the ball well, he's going to be a very-willing blocker.

"He was a real bright spot," Carroll continued. "I thought he really jumped out at us and he was very consistent, worked throughout the whole thing knowing that his best, maybe most exciting dimension, hasn't even been seen yet. He had a great camp for us. It'll be really fun to see him when we start playing ball."

http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2015/07/sports_illustrated_says_flints.html

 

[AbeBeta]

He was a best available via Kiper.so let's let the op have his moment

 

[Nightman]

TD Rawls

 

[TrailBlazer]

I think he's a decent back but he doesn't have a lot of power or great speed. He's better than at least one on the roster

He's a better version of Gus Johnson. He's got power. That's his thing.

 

[darthseinfeld]

He's a better version of Gus Johnson. He's got power. That's his thing.

He reminds me alot of Ahmad Bradshaw

 

[TrailBlazer]

He reminds me alot of Ahmad Bradshaw

That's a pretty good comparison of running styles

 

[TrailBlazer]

The only negative I've seen with him other than lack of speed is he doesn't always set up his blocks and use them like he should. He can find the hole but once in the open field he is kind of like Murray. Not much of a threat.

 

[Picksix]

Word around here is they're pretty high on the kid. They talk about him being the next Marshawn. Of course, they said the same of Michael. Nonetheless, don't see them cutting him.

 

[sureletsrace]

I'd happily take any of the 4 RBs on Seattle's roster. (Lynch, Turbin, Michael, Rawls)

Any of them.

 

[mattjames2010]

I'd happily take any of the 4 RBs on Seattle's roster. (Lynch, Turbin, Michael, Rawls)

Any of them.

I think we snatch Michael up if they release him.

 

[sureletsrace]

I think we snatch Michael up if they release him.

I hope so.

 

[jobberone]

He's a better version of Gus Johnson. He's got power. That's his thing.

IDK guys. I didn't see him break a lot tackles and he's not fast. For me he's a good college RB that I don't see doing much more than hanging on in the NFL. JMO.

 

[Jenky]

He reminds me alot of Ahmad Bradshaw

Bradshaw is a pretty good back. If it weren't for his injuries.

 

[Zekeats]

Word out of Seattle is they like him a lot. I honestly don't think Seattle cuts any of the 4 especially with the uncertainty of Lynch from year to year.

 

[jobberone]

Bradshaw is a pretty good back. If it weren't for his injuries.

And who is faster with more power and cutback ability.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Word out of Seattle is they like him a lot. I honestly don't think Seattle cuts any of the 4 especially with the uncertainty of Lynch from year to year.

You think they'll keep 4 RBs?