Fearless Forecast
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Jason La CanforaThey won a division, but a six-win season would only be one fewer than a year ago, and this is still a team early in a rebuild.
Prediction: 6-10, third in NFC West -
Steve WycheThe division champs nabbed wide receiver Sidney Rice, who's a heck of a player to line up opposite Mike Williams, but who is going to be throwing them the ball. Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst aren't the answers and that's going to put too much pressure on the defense.
Prediction: 4-12, fourth in NFC West -
Pat KirwanQuarterback is a big question mark and for the short term things aren't as good as they were last year with Matt Hasselbeck.
Prediction: 6-10, third in NFC West -
Bucky BrooksThe Seahawks' offense features an intriguing cast of playmakers-Sidney Rice, Mike Williams, Zach Miller and Marshawn Lynch-with the versatility and explosiveness to thrive, but Tarvaris Jackson has to perform well to make it happen.
Prediction: 9-7, first in NFC West -
Elliot HarrisonFirst-to-worst seems as likely as repeating as NFC West champs. This division race will likely come down to Week 16 and Week 17. Tarvaris Jackson has not looked good, and the Zach Miller and Sidney Rice acquisitions mean little if the Passion of the 'Hurst doesn't come through.
Prediction: 6-10, fourth in NFC West
On the hot seat
Miller has quietly posted three straight 50-plus catch seasons and developed into one of the better route runners at the position. With Sidney Rice and Mike Williams on the outside commanding the defense's attention, Miller could be a difference maker in Seahawks' aerial attack.
