Power Rankings: Top Post-Draft Offenses (16-20)

Sep 16, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2nd half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks 13-3
Last Season’s Rankings: #18 Overall Offense (339 total yards per game) #26 Passing Offense (202.3 passing yards per game) #4 Rushing Offense (136.8 rushing yards per game)
Last Season
The Seattle Seahawks and their 18th overall offense ended up winning the Super Bowl. Need I say more? (Actually for the purpose of this article, I think so). Marshawn “Mow Your Lawn” Lynch and the Seahawks running game really carried this team far, as Lynch rushed for 1,257 yards, 12 touchdowns and a 4.2 yards per carry average, while catching 36 passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns in 2013. As usual, Russel Wilson was typical Russel Wilson, adding some rushing yards, while slinging the ball for 13 wins and a Super Bowl title. Only thing that was concerning was that the Seahawks’ offensive line allowed 44 sacks (ranked 10th). Other than that statistic, Seattle’s offense was able to produce, scoring 26.1 points per game (ranked eighth in the league in 2013).

Run Offense
As stated above, Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch has been the face of the Seattle Seahawks running game for some time now. Ever since he came to Seattle, Beast Mode has made a name for himself with his unbelievable runs and hilarious obsession with skittles. Many may not realize though but in 2013 Russel “The Hussle” Wilson actually contributed majorly to the Seahawks’ running attack, adding 539 yards on 96 carries (5.6 yards per carry). This off-season, the Seahawks added some huge pieces on the offensive line and backfield, raning from Missouri OT Justin Britt, Marshall OT Garrett Scott and Arkansas FB Kiero Small. With additions like that, the Seahawks’ starting offensive lineman can rest easy knowing that they have quality replacements. 2014 I see Marshawn doing the same old, same old in Seattle. I think Wilson starts to really show how talented a dual-threat QB he can be.

Pass Offense
After leading WR Golden Tate left the Seahawks to go to Detroit, many in Seattle were nervous about the receiver situation. However, the 2014 NFL Draft ended their suspicions. With their first selection in the draft, the Seahawks selected Colorado WR Paul Richardson (83 receptions, 1,343 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2013) and then Alabama WR Kevin Norwood (568 yards, 38 receptions and seven touchdowns in 2013). As well, the Seahawks will be seeing Percy Harvin (averaged 825.5 yards and five touchdowns in four seasons in Minnesota), Sidney Rice (1,312 yards, 83 catches and eight touchdowns in 2009), Doug Baldwin (50 receptions for 778 yards and five touchdowns in 2013), TE Zach Miller (career averages: 532.5 yards, 2.85 touchdowns and 46 receptions per season) and Jermaine Kearse (22 receptions, 346 yards and four touchdowns in 2013) returning next season. I think that QB Russel Wilson is the best you can get in the NFL. He’s smart, he’s fast and although he is small, he can throw the football with accuracy.

In The End
The main reason I have the Seahawks in this position is because of their revamped passing game with Richardson and Norwood. Although they did lose Tate, I think that Doug Baldwin should see some more targets as Harvin and Rice (coming off of injuries) will finally show their true talent in 2014. Look for Beast Mode to keep on mowing lawns and for the ex-Super Bowl champs to continue their dominance.