Pre-Snap Reads 11/16: Abraham Lucas readies himself to return

Our Seattle Seahawks have had quite the year thus far. We’ve talked a lot about it already. No need to drudge ALL of it up right this second. So, with that in mind, let’s simplify things a bit. Offensive line is pretty much the most important position group on an NFL roster. The success of the group, and the continuity found within that group, essentially dictates nearly every element a team must consummate to earn consistent victories in the league. For example, a struggling team with a talented offensive line can buy time for an inconsistent or young QB to find rhythm and even a bit of luck. Right now our talented and audacious squad needs both rhythm and luck, like the understudies at a town hall production of Footloose. Maybe the return of the capable but no doubt sore Abraham Lucas spells a bruised up line and helps Geno finds a bit more of that magic most of us believe he still possesses. Let’s go, Abe! Welcome back.

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