Seattle Seahawks Offseason – Will A Third Receiver Please Stand Up?

There is no more beautiful sight in football than watching a quarterback receive the snap, drop back in the pocket, survey the field and uncork a bomb deep down the field. The drama of the moment is only increased by the TV angle, cutting off what is going on down the field to keep the audience in the dark. As the camera follows the ball in flight, the stage is set for the wide receiver to truly put on a show. Like a superhero arriving at the climactic moment of a Marvel movie, this is the chance for the receiver to announce to the world who he is. Whether it’s catching the ball over the top of defensive backs, one-handed grabs or utilizing their blazing speed to separate from coverage, wide receivers have a flair for the dramatic. It is a trait shared by the best pass-catchers leaguewide, and it’s an area where the Seahawks excel.

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