Jul 28th 2008 8:00AM by Will Brinson (author feed)
Filed under: Seahawks, NFC West

Hey, I’m not proud of the nicknamed headline, okay? But, to me, the battle between Julius Jones and Maurice Morris will define the Seahawks season. Or at least where we think they’re going. Morris was the guy that filled in more than admirably while Shaun Alexander was nursing boo-boos (and a 3.5 YPC! Zing!). But Jones could be a back with purpose after essentially being discarded by the Cowboys.

You could argue — especially with Deion Branch hurt — that the flanker spot in Seattle is the most important position to watch. But we’re talking about a West Coast offensive team here and Matt Hasselback — he’s going to distribute the ball regardless of who’s catching it.

It could be Nate Burleson, Bobby Engram (if Branch comes back soon enough) or any of the youngsters — Logan Payne, Ben Obomanu and Courtney Taylor — and it doesn’t particularly matter.

What will matter is who ends up toting the rock for Mike Holmgren in his final season. Jones and Morris will be the chief competitors, but T.J. Duckett will be there to steal short yardage and further muck up the “starting” situation.Continue Reading