Seahawks WR Situation

Everyone seems to think the Seahawks will only carry five receivers. That is not very common for an NFL team, at least not one that relies heavily on the pass. Given the injury problems with all of the top five receivers on the team, it would make a lot of sense to carry six guys, especially if Obomanu or Howry look good returning kickoffs. Obomanu looked good in the minicamps, but has not really carried that momentum into Training Camp. Holmgren seems especially high on Howry and he does have the advantage of being in the league a little longer.

The Oregonian spent most of their Seahawks notebook discussing Howry, a former Oregon Duck. Among other things mentioned, Howry set a Vikings rookie record for punt return yards in 2003. He is more likely to return kickoffs for Seattle than punts, but either way he has a lot more experience as a returner than Obomanu (who has none). Howry has emerged as a contender for the sixth receiver spot if the team goes with that many, although he did not play in the scrimmage. Obomanu and Howry, and even Taco Wallace will have plenty of chances to battle it out in the preseason for that final spot with Jackson and Hackett sidelined. Taco looked good during the scrimmage catching two touchdowns.