Seahawks counting on Obomanu, Taylor: The Seattle Times reports Seahawks wide receivers Ben Obomanu and Courtney Taylor are taking advantage of extra snaps in practices over the past two weeks to show what they can do and how well they have learned the offense. The Seahawks are down three experienced receivers with the absence of Deion Branch and Bobby Engram and the departure of D.J. Hackett via free agency. If the season started today, Nate Burleson, Obomanu and Taylor would likely be the Seahawks' top receivers even though Obomanu is entering his third season — one of those on the practice squad — and Taylor his second after limited action as a rookie. (Updated 06/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Obomanu, who caught his first 12 career passes for 180 yards and a touchdown last season, is seeing time at all of the receiver spots this offseason, as is Taylor. The versatility to play flanker, split end and slot receiver will bolster the depth at the position for Seattle. Taylor sees all of the receivers holding each other accountable for their performance in practice. That he is a sixth-round draft pick and Obomanu a seventh-rounder gives the Seahawks two largely unknown commodities, at least outside the organization. Consider both sleepers in Fantasy leagues this year. Seattle needs help at receiver, and Obomanu and Taylor will be asked to play a prominent role. (Updated 06/12/2008).
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Seahawks counting on Obomanu, Taylor: The Seattle Times reports Seahawks wide receivers Ben Obomanu and Courtney Taylor are taking advantage of extra snaps in practices over the past two weeks to show what they can do and how well they have learned the offense. The Seahawks are down three experienced receivers with the absence of Deion Branch and Bobby Engram and the departure of D.J. Hackett via free agency. If the season started today, Nate Burleson, Obomanu and Taylor would likely be the Seahawks' top receivers even though Obomanu is entering his third season — one of those on the practice squad — and Taylor his second after limited action as a rookie. (Updated 06/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Obomanu, who caught his first 12 career passes for 180 yards and a touchdown last season, is seeing time at all of the receiver spots this offseason, as is Taylor. The versatility to play flanker, split end and slot receiver will bolster the depth at the position for Seattle. Taylor sees all of the receivers holding each other accountable for their performance in practice. That he is a sixth-round draft pick and Obomanu a seventh-rounder gives the Seahawks two largely unknown commodities, at least outside the organization. Consider both sleepers in Fantasy leagues this year. Seattle needs help at receiver, and Obomanu and Taylor will be asked to play a prominent role. (Updated 06/12/2008).
