Rawls could share carries this season with Christine Michael, who had an impressive game in Seattle's preseason opener Saturday, the Seattle Times reports. "When Thomas gets back out there, those guys give you a little 1-2 punch that we are kind of excited about," coach Pete Carroll said.
Carroll didn't elaborate, but a "1-2 punch" insinuates a significant role for Michael, taking carries away from Rawls. How Michael and Rawls would be used together is unclear. Rawls (ankle) is not expected to play in preseason. If he is less than 100 percent healthy entering the season, that would give Michael an even bigger opportunity to state his case for a timeshare. But considering how great Rawls played last season, it would be surprising if Michael was used more than just to keep Rawls fresh.