Former Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls just laid out the real deal on Jadarian Price’s Week 1 debut, and what he saw goes way beyond the box score. With Price and his old Notre Dame backfield mate, Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love, set to clash in Week 2, Rawls jumped on the Sea Hawkers Podcast to break down the film and fire up the 12s. What he said about Price’s ceiling? You’re gonna wanna hear this.
Price’s Debut Was Pure Fundamentals, Not Flash
Forget the 10 carries for 52 yards. That stat line doesn’t tell the whole story, and Rawls isn’t grading on stats. He’s looking at the tape, and what stood out was Price’s vision and consistency. The man saw things, he trusted what he saw, and he got north-south without hesitation. Rawls pointed out Price’s squared shoulders, his technique, his refusal to dance around. This rookie isn’t trying to be fancy; he’s just getting the job done, powering through. That’s the kind of gritty, effective running game we love to see on the Lumen Field turf.
What’s Next for the Rookie? Expect Touches to Climb
The low touch count in Week 1, with the Seahawks only running 48 offensive plays, looked like a plan, not a problem. Rawls sees it as an intentional, patient build-up for a rookie, trusting the coaching and medical staff to make smart decisions. He’s confident Price’s touches are only going to climb as he gets into a rhythm. Now, the big question is how big his role *actually* gets, especially with Zach Charbonnet expected back in the next few weeks. But Rawls still dropped a massive projection: he thinks we’ll see Price hit 800 to 1,000 yards by the end of the regular season. Even bigger? He’s laser-focused on the red zone. Rawls said it straight up: “I really want to see if he can get to double digit touchdowns.” Can you imagine that kind of production from our rookie back?
This Sunday, the Hawks hit the road to face Jeremiyah Love and the Cardinals. It’s a prime chance for Price to show more of that vision and consistency, and maybe even get us a step closer to those double-digit touchdowns. You can also catch Thomas Rawls in person at Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn for the Cardinals road game on September 20. Don’t miss it!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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