Seahawks: Why John Carlson Is the Seattles’ Most Valuable Offensive Asset

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Published: September 8, 2009

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... Shaun Alexander (former), TJ Houshmandzadeh, Deion Branch, Bobby Engram, Walter Jones, and many other names.

One name that is now well known amongst the NFL's finest is tight end John Carlson, who is now entering his second season in the NFL.

The Seahawks made Carlson their second round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft. At the time, the Seahawks passed on another top tight end, Dustin Keller, who wound up being second to the Notre Dame product, who set many Seahawks records in his rookie season.

This offseason, the Seahawks wanted to boost their receiving options and signed free agent wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh to a five year, $40 million contract.

Houshmandzadeh was added to Nate Burleson, Deion Branch, and rookie wide receiver Deon Butler.

Now, as any offensive coordinator will tell you, a tight end is one of the most important assets in an offense, next to the quarterback, and left tackle, who most don't cons...

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