The NFL kicks off the 2014 season when the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field on Thursday night. Many predict the Seahawks are ready for another Super Bowl run and there are a few reasons to share that belief.
Though they have lost some starters, namely, defensive ends Red Bryant and Chris Clemons, wide receiver Golden Tate, and cornerback Brandon Browner, during the offseason, the Seahawks still have enough depth to keep playing at the same level as last year.
The secondary, the team's strongest unit, is set with All-Pros Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas, along with big hitter Kam Chancellor and the speedy Byron Maxwell. Seattle added run stuffer Kevin Williams to a defensive line that includes pass rusher Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril.