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Christine Michael
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Age: 34
Weight: 221 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
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Christine Michael could start in 2015

Tacoma News Tribune

May 26, 2014 · 12:55 PM EDT

Seahawks RB Christine Michael’s shortcoming is two-fold: the concern about his ability to block and his lack of participation in special teams (again, not because he refuses to do it, but because the opt for someone else). For the amount of times he would carry the ball, it didn’t make sense most of the season to have him gobble up an active roster spot if he couldn’t also play special teams.

One other good thing about Michael finishing last season with only 18 carries: he finished the season with only 18 carries. Protecting the body of a running back for a whole year in the NFL holds its own value. If the Seahawks decide they can’t swallow Marshawn Lynch’s 2015 cap hit and Michael has proven after more chances in 2014, which seems will be the case for him, he can take over, then they bought themselves almost two full years to work him in.

Fantasy Impact:

Lynch is signed through the 2015 season, so he could continue to be the RB1 through next year. His hefty cap number will make him a cut candidate if the team thinks Michael is ready to carry the load.

Marshawn Lynch will continue to be Seattle's bell cow

Seahawks.com

May 22, 2014 · 12:11 PM EDT

On the subject of Marshawn Lynch's workload...

"We could be running-back-by-committee," Seahawks RB coach Sherman Smith said. "But who does it hurt? It hurts us because we're watering down Marshawn's reps so we can get other backs in there."

"To me, there's a drop off," Smith said. "You take Marshawn out of the game, there's a drop off to the next guy. So why would we do that?"

That rhetorical question isn't meant as a dig at Robert Turbin and Christine Michael. On the contrary, it's shoveling praise on Lynch, who Smith labels "a special athlete."

Fantasy Impact:

Lynch has finished in the top 5 for three straight seasons and seems as safe of a pick as anyone in the first round. There is one concern heading into 2014 — Lynch’s DUI trial (from his 2012 arrest) is set to start in February and depending on the outcome, Lynch could be serving some sort of suspension when the season opens. He’s under contract for two more seasons, so the Seahawks will likely ride him hard before handing the keys over to scout-favorite Christine Michael or backup Robert Turbin. Also, Lynch has 1,955 career touches, so he’s no spring chicken.

Marshawn Lynch will make $7 million a year for the Seat...

John Clayton, ESPN

Apr 21, 2014 · 11:09 AM EDT

Marshawn Lynch will make $7 million a year for the Seattle Seahawks, but he could be cut in 2015 if he experiences a decline.

Fantasy Impact:

Lynch has two more years on his contract, and Christine Michael (and Robert Turbin) are waiting in the wings. Michael is considered to be the RB of the future, but the Seahawks are likely to continue to give Lynch a big workload in 2014 and see how he holds up.