Century Links 5/27: Seahawks Hoping for Improved Run Game

Pete Carroll betting future on improved Seahawks run game | Seahawks Wire
Under siege, coach Pete Carroll is putting all his chips on the table believing an improved run game will restore the Seahawks identity.

Cliff Avril says goal-line interception in Super Bowl stopped potential Seahawks dynasty - The Washington Post
Instead, Seattle has started to dismantle its once-dominant defense.

Seahawks mailbag: Breaking down the UDFA situation, a George Fant update and some (very) quick-hitters | The Seattle Times
Will the third-year tackle make it back for the start of the season? That and more in the latest edition of Seahawks beat writer Bob Condotta's mailbag.

Avril says Seahawks doubted Carroll after Super Bowl XLIX interception
Cliff Avril said some Seahawks would have bought in even more to Carroll's philosophy if it hadn't been for that pesky interception.

Seattle Seahawks offensive depth chart heading into OTA's
The Seattle Seahawks 2018 offensive depth chart as they enter phase three of the offseason.

Kam Chancellor's annual "Bam Bam Spring Jam" brings big smiles - WAVY
The star safety for the Seattle Seahawks provided free food, entertainment and inspiration for his hometown at his annual Memorial Day cookout. 

C.J. Anderson motivated to prove he still can “play this game at a high level” – ProFootballTalk
C.J. Anderson has a chance to make $800,000 in incentives this season. He also has a chance to get a bigger deal next year with a big season. The Panthers get a 1,000-yard back for an $800,000 million base salary and one who is motivated. It's a win-win.

Le’Veon Bell has another rap song with not-so-hidden messages – ProFootballTalk
In connection with the Fourth of July holiday nearly two years ago, Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell unveiled his contractual demands with a rap song. “I’m at the top and if not I’m the closest, I’m a need 15 a year and they know this," Bell said in the tune called Focus.

Marcell Dareus doing well in his first offseason for the Jaguars – ProFootballTalk
No one has ever doubted Marcell Dareus's talent for the defensive tackle position, but his effort has sometimes been lacking, he's had off-field issues, and last year the Bills decided they'd had enough and traded him halfway through the season to the Jaguars.

Prescott: Ezekiel Elliott off 'emotional roller-coaster' - NFL.com
Ezekiel Elliott's suspension hurt the Dallas Cowboys in 2017, but teammate Dak Prescott believes the running back is poised to have a strong season now that he's off the "emotional roller-coaster."

Jerick McKinnon: Entire 49ers team talking Super Bowl - NFL.com
We're chin-deep in the eternally optimistic portion of the NFL offseason, and the San Francisco 49ers have plenty of reasons to feel good about the team's direction.

C.J. Anderson: My 1,000 yards rushing 'was just a start' - NFL.com
Even before the Denver Broncos parted ways with C.J. Anderson last month, it quickly became obvious there wasn't much of market for the veteran running back's services.

Marcus Mariota eyes accuracy gains via footwork - NFL.com
Despite the improvements the Tennessee Titans made on both sides of the ball last season, it was apparent that fans we're seeing something different from Marcus Mariota.