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Rashaad Penny 2021 Outlook: A Final Chance in Seattle?
4 years agoThe Seahawks declined to pick up Rashaad Penny's fifth-year option in the offseason, clearly signaling that they need to see significant contributions from him this year if he is to remain with the team. Penny has played in 27 games in his three pro seasons. While Chris Carson is the apparent No. 1 RB for the Seahawks, they have ideally envisioned Penny as a perimeter and open space complement. Penny has flashed some big-play ability at times so far throughout his career, and if he can finally stay healthy this year, he could at least emerge worthy of some flex consideration. In 2019, Penny had touchdown runs of 58 and 37 yards. In his rookie year, he ran for 108 yards on 12 carries vs. the Rams. There is still some sleeper potential for Penny if he meets the challenge to finally deliver on the first-round investment the Seahawks made in him. As fantasy players well know, Carson is also an injury risk. An opportunity for Penny to become the lead RB for the Seahawks could emerge at any time. Since it appears he has sufficiently recovered from his ACL tear, you have to keep him in mind to possibly start for Seattle at some point in 2021. Penny is certainly worth the late flier at an ADP of 156.5.
