The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for the upcoming season, but their running back (RB) position is far from set. With the departure of Kenneth Walker, who signed a lucrative deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, and the injury to Zach Charbonnet, the team is left with a few options to fill the void. One name that has been in the spotlight is Jadarian Price, a recent addition to the team via the draft. However, it seems that George Holani, an undrafted free agent from Boise State, might be the front-runner for the starting role.
Holani, who took over RB2 duties when Charbonnet was injured last year, has been getting the first opportunities on the first-team offense, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson. This is despite Price, who didn't start in his three years at Notre Dame, being the more recent addition to the team. The team's faith in Holani's reliability is evident, as they turned to him for crucial snaps in their two biggest games of the season, over former seventh-round pick Kenny McIntosh.
What makes Holani's situation particularly intriguing is his strong finish to the previous season. He is now looking to build on that momentum and has been getting the first opportunities on the first-team offense more often than not, over Price and free agent addition Emanuel Wilson. While Price could certainly prove his worth and take over starting responsibilities, Holani appears to be the current favorite for the job.
However, it's worth noting that Charbonnet is expected to return at some point in the season, which could change the dynamics of the situation. For now, Holani seems to be the answer to the team's short-term needs, but the long-term solution remains uncertain. The Seahawks' decision will be crucial in determining the success of their running game this season.
