The Facts: The Seahawks have agreed in principle on a three-year contract with Morris, a second-round choice from Oregon in 2002 who has averaged 4.7 yards on 171 carries in four seasons behind Pro Bowl starter Shaun Alexander.

Diehards Line:Morris is capable enough -- he carried eight times for 104 yards to help Seattle set a franchise record with 320 rushing yards against Houston on Oct. 16., but his chances of emerging as a legitimate contributor depend solely on Alexander's health.