The Seattle Seahawks struggled to run the ball effectively in 2016, finishing 23rd in rush DVOA, the team’s worst ranking since they finished 28th in 2010. Seattle’s issues ranged from offensive line play, multiple injuries to its running back rotation (except Christine Michael, who was cut the moment both Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise were fit to play), and Russell Wilson’s own health issues preventing him from being a threat as a runner.
With Rawls and Prosise almost certain to be major contributors next season, the Seahawks also added the big and physical Eddie Lacy on a one-year deal, and he’s projected to be Seattle’s #1 back.