Seattle Seahawks: Biggest Weakness In All Three Phases

Aug 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Justin Britt (68) pass blocks on Denver Broncos outside linebacker Lerentee McCray (55) in the first quarter of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Finding weaknesses on a team that went to two-straight Super Bowls can be difficult, and it was. Still, the Seattle Seahawks are not without their areas of concern on the roster. So which players stand out as issues in each of the three phases?

Offense: Justin Britt (RT)

Being a running team allowed the Seahawks to cover up just how poorly right tackle Justin Britt was in pass protection last season. Not only did he allow 38 pressure, six hits and five sacks on Russell Wilson. He also committed eight penalties. Now he does get a little pass here for starting as a rookie but with the loss of Pro Bowl center Max Unger, it will be up to him to step up his game to cover up that cumulative loss for the Seattle offensive line.

Defense: Cary Williams (CB)

Losing Byron Maxwell was a tough but unavoidable blowing for the Legion of Boom. He wasn’t the best corner on the team but he was good enough. Frankly, replacing him with Cary Williams feels like a step down. Not only is Williams a bit more outspoken (potential distraction) but he’s also older and played worse in 2014. For the season he allowed five touchdown passes when the ball was thrown in his direction and was even less of a factor against the run. Given the high expectations for this Seahawks defense, that isn’t going to cut it in 2015.

Special Teams: Paul Richardson (KR)

The core of the Seattle Seahawks special teams unit is among the best in the NFL and they proved it with top rated play last season. Where they had a few issues was in the return game. For the year, Seattle ranked 30th in the league in kickoff return average with 21.0 yards per return. They scored no touchdowns and the longest runback they were able to muster was 47 yards. That came courtesy of rookie Paul Richardson who struggled most of the way to have any sort of impact. Granted, health had something to do with that but unless Seattle has plans to replace him he is the guy moving forward and he needs to get better.

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