The Seattle Seahawks had a rough season in 2008 with injuries to QB Matt Hassleback and most of his receiving core. Now that Hassleback and his squad are healthy, along with some key additions, the Seahawks are looking to challenge in the NFC West again. They finished third in the NFC West with a 4-12 record. NFL oddsmakers at Bodog.com have the Seattle Seahawks at 40/1 odds to win Super Bowl XLIV. Be sure to get your Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLIV Odds, Picks & Prediction in now at Bodog.com
The Seahawks biggest offense signing was WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who had 92 catches for 904 yards with four TD’s playing with a struggling Bengals squad with a bad quarterback. Coach Jim Mora takes over the reins for Mike Holmgren for the 2009 season, beginning a new era for the club. Before Hassleback was injured he had 28 TD’s after throwing for 3,966 yards in 2007. Their running game will be focused on Julius Jones this season, as Maurice Morris is no longer on the club. The team believes he can carry a full time load and be successful. He finished last season with 158 carries for 698 yards and two TD’s. WR Deion Branch should be a reliable number 2 option with Houshmandzadeh drawing the coverage in his direction. If all four of the above players stay healthy, the Seahawks offense has the potential to be quite potent in 2009 and compete with Arizona.
On defense Lofa Tatupu will have a new standout on his linebacking unit, in top draft pick Aaron Curry. Playing for Wake Forest Curry's breakout season came as a junior in 2007. During the season he tied the NCAA record for the most interception returns for touchdown in a season by a linebacker with three. He also broke the school record with 226 interception return yards. He finished the season second on the team and 13th in the ACC in tackles with 99, and earned Second team All-ACC honors and second team All-America honors The Seahawks therefore felt comfortable trading away Julian Peterson in return for defensive tackle Cory Redding. The Seahawks also moved towards shoring up the line, replacing departed Rocky Bernard and providing some support for defensive end Patrick Kerney by signing defensive tackle Colin Cole. The defense should have more depth upfront and in the middle and should be sturdier and stingier.
Odds to win NFC West – 7/4
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The Bottom Line: With a healthy Hassleback and a new improved receiving core the Seahawks will once again be a powerhouse in the NFC West. Be sure to get your Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLIV Odds, Picks & Prediction in now at Bodog.com and receive a 10% Deposit Bonus and start winning today!
