The Facts: White had issues with motivation and weight in Tennessee; he ballooned to 260 pounds at one point during his Titans career. But Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said he believes his former running back at USC has turned the corner, and plans on using him as a short-yardage back in Seattle. “LenDale gives you a hardball attitude, which we think is unique for us,” he said.

Diehards Line:White, acquired in a trade last weekend, joins a crowded backfield in Seattle that includes Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, fellow newcomer Leon Washington, Quinton Ganther and Louis Rankin. Carroll will let competition pare the roster accordingly but it sounds like White's role might already be determined.