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- Updated: May 5, 2016
11:52 PM ET
After last week’s draft wrapped up, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider fielded questions about the team’s haul, specifically the three running backs they selected.
The Seahawks spent a third-round pick on C.J. Prosise, a fifth-round selection on Alex Collins and a seventh rounder on Zac Brooks. In between discussing the rookies, Carroll made sure to let everyone know where he stands on second-year player Thomas Rawls.
“Thomas gives us a great element in his style of play,” Carroll said. “We love the way he is physical and aggressive and tough. So, you see C.J. come off because he really has special qualities that he can add to the third-down aspect to our offense. We’re hoping that the other guys can complement what we’re already getting from Thomas. Each guy has his stuff. We think we can fit that together.
“We’ll come to appreciate that even more, but I think the message of who we are and what we’re about has been Thomas. We’re really excited to continue to see that, and we’ll see if we can fit it together in a really special fashion. They are unique. These guys are not from the same mold, which we really …
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