The Seattle Seahawks received a boost to their running game this week with the return of fullback Robbie Ouzts to practice [1, 3]. Ouzts had been on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, but he has now been designated for return [1, 3, 4].
Ouzts' Potential Impact
While Ouzts' return is a positive development, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald emphasized that there is always room for improvement across the board, including game plan schemes and overall operation [1]. He highlighted the team's progress in the last game and stressed the importance of continued advancement [1]. The expectation is that Ouzts will contribute to the Seahawks' run game [1].
Darnold's Impressive Performance
In other Seahawks news, quarterback Sam Darnold has impressed many, including Seahawks legend Matt Hasselbeck [5]. Darnold's performance in his first seven games with the team has silenced doubters [5]. Darnold aims to build on a resurgent year he had with the Minnesota Vikings [5]. While his time with the Vikings ended with some rough performances, he seems to have found new life in Seattle [5].
TL;DR
- Fullback Robbie Ouzts has been designated to return to practice after recovering from an ankle injury, potentially improving the Seahawks' running game [1, 3].
- Coach Mike Macdonald emphasizes continuous improvement in all areas, including game planning and execution [1].
- Quarterback Sam Darnold has impressed Seahawks legend Matt Hasselbeck with his performance in his first seven games [5].
- A new metric suggests the Seahawks defense is performing even better than initially perceived [2].