Talk about a gut punch to kick off the season, 12s! Our starting running back, Zach Charbonnet, is officially hitting the physically unable to perform list, still recovering from that knee injury he picked up in last season’s playoffs. Let that sink in: an injury from last season’s playoffs is *still* keeping him off the field for the start of *this* season. That means rookie Jadarian Price is suddenly the clear-cut No. 1 guy carrying the rock for our defending champions. This is huge, right as we gear up to chase another Lombardi.
The RB Room Got Lean, And The Stakes Are High
This is way more than just a personnel change; it’s a massive shift for our offense from Week 1. Last year, our Hawks ran a dynamic two-back system. But that changed when one half of that potent backfield left in free agency. Now, with Charbonnet’s knee injury lingering, our run game looks very different. It’s wild that an injury from *last year* is still impacting our *current* season. We didn’t exactly stockpile veteran running backs either, only bringing in Price as a notable addition. So yeah, for the Emerald City’s defending champs, our running back depth just got thin, fast, right when we need to be firing on all cylinders.
Rookie Jadarian Price: The Guy The 12s Need
All eyes are on Jadarian Price. He’s officially the guy. Who’s backing him up? We’ve got George Holani, who only managed a meager 73 yards on 22 carries last season, and Emanuel Wilson, a career backup we snagged from Green Bay this offseason. Not exactly a stacked room, which puts even more pressure on Price. But hey, there’s good news! Price got nothing but rave reviews during the offseason. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Price was “ready for a big workload,” which, well, he’s absolutely getting! And even Sam Darnold, our QB, called Price a “special player.” High compliments for a rookie stepping into such a critical role.
We’re the defending champions, chasing that elusive repeat. To do that, we need Jadarian Price to be absolutely special, right out of the gate. The pressure is immense, the opportunity is even bigger, and the entire trajectory of our season in the Emerald City could hinge on how this rookie handles it. Get ready, folks, because the Price is right now, and we’re counting on him!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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