Right, good as he is as a return man, LW has done nothing as a RB for us. Can’t move the pile, never became a 3rd down receiver type of back either. At least for us, his running skills weren’t suited for RB work.

Part of the problem is the new/old kick return rules, allowing the kicking team to kick from the 35. (That was always the way it was, until they changed the rules and pushed it back in the Nineties at the behest of TV networks. Ive always hated having them kick from the 35 anyway…I fully expect teams to figure it out in a year or two, and for kick returns for TD’s to slightly increase over the next couple years as Special Teams guys learn to work with the rule.)

Also, Seattle’s Special Teams hasnt exactly been settled. Personnel is constantly changing, and we’ve lost Obomanu and Roy Lewis, two KEY contributors. Blocking is very important to kick returns, no?! It isnt all the guy with the ball in his hands.

Washington is doing fine in my book, and were lucky to have him. Though Im glad Turbin has come along strong, I was gonna barf if I had to watch Washington run for 2 yards a carry as a change of pace to Lynch all year…

“…for YOU, dawg”