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5 Players the Seattle Seahawks Should Cut During 2016 Offseason

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Players the Seattle Seahawks Should Cut During 2016 Offseason

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The NFC is so weak right now that the good teams don't have to do much to dominate this conference. The Seahawks haven't been themselves this year. They've given up the big play more often than not, the offense can't seem to generate much consistently and the "Legion of Boom" doesn't seem to have much boom in it. Here are five possible starting points to get things turned around to return to form.

5. Will Tukuafu, Fullback

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5. Will Tukuafu, Fullback

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There's really no reason to have two fullbacks on any roster of any NFL team. Maybe that works if your desire is to become more physical. If one of those fullbacks has four carries for a total of one yard and a fumble that was lost, it's really a waste of a roster spot. The Seahawks can cut Tukuafu and go with Derrick Coleman or another option if they choose to. It's best to use that extra spot for a more pressing need.

4. Brandon Mebane, Defensive Tackle

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4. Brandon Mebane, Defensive Tackle

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Brandon Mebane is a stud on a defense full of them. He's also one of the reasons this team has seen recent success, but he's a nine-year veteran who is now past 30 years old and doesn't always seem to get the push he used to. The Seahawks still have a defense that gets a lot of pressure from the front four without having to send much help, but they also can get smashed toward the interior of the line. It might be time to look toward the future.

3. Cary Williams, Cornerback

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3. Cary Williams, Cornerback

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It's fun to be the "Monday morning quarterback," but we all know coaches know more than we do. That's why they're coaches. Still, every once in a while, there's a guy who just doesn't seem to be who everybody keeps telling us he is. Williams is solid and has earned his respect, but he only seems to be great when surrounded by other great players. As the playoffs approach, expect him to be tested more, and expect him to fail a few of those tests.

2. Ricardo Lockette, Wide Receiver

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2. Ricardo Lockette, Wide Receiver

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This may seem like kicking a man when he's down, but before season-ending surgery, Lockette was averaging over 17 yards a catch. What that stat doesn't tell you is that's 69 yards on four catches. One was a 23-yard reception against Chicago. Two were against Carolina for 43, which included a magnificent catch over a safety for a TD. With a struggling offense, Seattle might want to think about a guy we call "Megatron" as both are looking to win.

1. Marshawn Lynch, Running Back

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1. Marshawn Lynch, Running Back

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It may be safe to say Lynch won't stay healthy for too much longer. There were issues with his spine at the season's beginning. He's one of the most physical runners we've seen in a while. After years of punishment, it may be time to thank Beast Mode for what he's done and find someone with less wear and tear. Most would still agree on this: If Seattle would have run him four straight times, New England wouldn't be the defending champs right now.

Geoffrey Knox is a Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow on Twitter @gq_4_eva, “Like” on Facebook or add to your network on Google+ and Linkedin.

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