New Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde is excited to be in the Emerald City for the 2020 season but has realized that he will not likely be given the starting role.
Hyde stated in a video interview with reporters on Monday that Chris Carson is the undisputed No. 1 running back in Seattle.
“It’s probably an open competition for that second role,” Hyde said. “Me personally, I don’t think there’s probably an open competition for the starting role. I think everybody knows who the starting running back is for Seattle, and that’s Carson. I knew that before I even signed into Seattle, that he is the guy. Would coach [Pete] Carroll change his mind? Maybe. I don’t really know.”
Hyde stated that although he is unlikely to edge out Carson for the starting role, he will do his best to secure a position on the roster for the 2020 season.
“I know maybe the second spot is open,” he said. “Maybe the first spot. I’m going to come in there and compete for the first spot, make sure I solidify myself and go from there. I’m not really sure what’s the plan.”
This is assuming there will even be a 2020 NFL season with the coronavirus pandemic still active.
