The Facts: The focus during an NFL offseason inevitably falls on the unanswered questions, the competition for position battles and new players. But in the eyes of HC Pete Carroll, the biggest offseason story might involve one of the team's most proven players — Wilson. As the Seahawks concluded their three-day minicamp Thursday, a session that also ended the team's roughly two-month official offseason program, Carroll was left raving about the progress of Wilson as he enters his fifth NFL season. "He's made a clear step ahead, and his command is like all time,' Carroll said.

Diehards Line: The coach continued: “His ability to move defenders with his eyes to set up some things — he’s consistently doing that, almost (subconsciously), he’s so clued in. We saw him throw the ball all over the field throughout the offseason, and he’s been strong and accurate and really precise about stuff.’’ Carroll’s comments came after a practice in which big offensive plays were the norm. Offseason workout rules favor the offense — there’s no contact and no pads. Still, during some of the passing drills the ball hardly seemed to hit the ground. Reporters don’t see every workout, and when Carroll was asked afterward about the apparent efficiency of the passing game Thursday, he said that was the norm. ... Remember: Wilson is entering Year 5, already with one Super Bowl title and a slew of team records under his belt. He threw for 24 touchdowns and just one interception in the final seven games of last season. His 34 touchdowns were a team record, as were his 4,024 yards and passer rating of 110.1. So when Carroll says Wilson has made a clear step ahead, it's worth noting.