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Published 8/22/2008 by Hollis Warren at Bleacher Report - NFL

Mike Holmgren's last season, QB battles in Arizona and San Francisco, and the arrival of Mike Martz to lead the 49ers' offense are just some of the storylines to follow heading into the 2008 NFC West season.  SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (projected record: 11-5) Qwest Field (Seattle, WA) Head coach: Mike Holmgren (10th year) Projected skill starters: QB Matt Hasselbeck, RB Julius Jones, FB Leonard Weaver, WR Deion Branch, WR Nate Burleson, TE Will Heller, K Olindo Mare, P Ryan Plackemeier Mike Holmgren has a long and distinguished career as an NFL coach, and the Seahawks would like to send him out on top. And they have a decent chance. Obviously, this division is one of the weakest in football, but Seattle boasts a strong offense, especially the passing game, led by Hasselbeck, though the receiving corps can be undependable at times. Shaun Alexander got old in a hurry, and the team hopes Jones and Maurice Morris can reinvigorate the team on the ground. The offensive line ... (link)

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