1) Courtney Taylor is going to start at flanker in Week One. Although, I said that over a month ago in my analysis of Seahawks Wide Receivers, it should now be more apparent to everyone. Logan Payne is lining up in the slot, while Jordan Kent is working at split end. Obomanu will continue to play every position.
Flanker: Deion Branch, Courtney Taylor, Ben Obomanu/Logan Payne
Split End: Nate Burleson, Ben Obomanu, Jordan Kent
Slot: Bobby Engram, Ben Obomanu, Logan Payne
2) Mansfield Wrotto is a guard, Ray Willis is a tackle. Wrotto is a safe bet to make the roster. Willis may get some work at guard, but he is primarily a backup tackle. The conversation now turns to whether Floyd Womack can remain healthy. If not, then Kyle Williams is looking to take his roster spot. The Seahawks Offensive Line picture has a little more clarity, but depth and health are huge concerns. The Seahawks could be in trouble, but Kyle Williams and Steve Vallos are decent options in a doomsday injury scenario.
3) Leonard Weaver is the starting fullback. Again, this was noted about a month ago when we took a look at the Seahawks Running Backs, but now Mike Holmgren said the same publicly, so maybe more people will listen. David Kirtman and Owen Schmitt will be battling for the backup fullback job throughout training camp. Kirtman has a better chance than people give him credit for, but I still think Schmitt wins out for the roster spot.
4) Baraka Atkins is a lock to make the roster. I don't know if this was ever really in doubt, but the separation from the top 4 and the rest of the group is quite clear. I was a little weak in my Seahawks defensive line analysis the other day and gave more credit to the challengers than I should have. Jason Babin and Chris Cooper are longshots to make the team. The competition at DT is real though (Cooper is running 3rd in that battle behind Howard Green and Larry Tripplett).
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