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The next Doug Baldwin? John Ursua makes a compelling case as Seahawks’ new slot receiver

The Seahawks see it too. How could they not?

Yes, their new No. 15 looks and moves and hops a lot like their old No. 15, and what’s not to like about that?

And it makes sense: John Ursua closely studied Doug Baldwin’s movements and mannerisms during Baldwin’s illustrious career with the Seahawks. Now Ursua, as a rookie slot receiver, is wearing the same No. 15 jersey Baldwin wore as a rookie in 2011.

Baldwin switched to No. 89 after that, but Jermaine Kearse picked up No. 15 for the bulk of his Seahawks career, and Ursua knows the number carries significance for receivers in Seattle.