One question at each offensive position

The Seattle Seahawks report to training camp tomorrow and will start preparing for the 2022 NFL season.

Here are several questions they’ll need to answer on offense before the games begin.

QB: Who starts and how long will his leash be?

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The most important position battle for the Seahawks at camp this year is obviously QB1. We’ve already gone over the pros and cons for both Geno Smith and Drew Lock a dozen times by now. What may be a more interesting question than who wins is how long will their leash be?

Smith is a 31-year old veteran who has the upper hand in this battle thanks to his experience and familiarity with the offense and its personnel. However, there’s a reason why last year was his first extended run as a starter since the 2014 season. If Smith starts in September and bombs, at what point should Pete Carroll yank him in favor of Lock?

Alternatively, Lock is only 25 years old and still has time to develop as a quarterback. Still, he’s one of the most turnover-prone passers in the NFL and it’s not difficult to imagine that continuing as he gets acquainted with a new scheme. If Lock’s issues with interceptions and fumbles carry over from Denver, when should the Seahawks say enough is enough?

RB: Who’s the best third-down option?

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At running back there are a few questions to answer. The first will be whether or not Chris Carson can or should play another snap of professional football given the risks of his neck injury.

After that’s settled, the biggest question may be who is the team’s best option to come in on third downs. Rashaad Penny and rookie Ken Walker will get the lion’s share of the rushing attempts, but Penny only has 23 catches in his career and Walker only had 19 in three years at Michigan State.

Last season DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer were about even when it came to receiving opportunities out of the backfield, but neither really stood out in this area. Seattle will have to choose who’s best – with pass protection being the deciding factor.

WR: Why the delay in paying D.K. Metcalf?

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Off the field the most important thing this franchise will do this year is paying star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, who is overdue for an extension. So far this offseason just about every other receiver around the league who deserved…