The Facts: With the Seahawks OTAs finally underway, the focus for Wilson will be on regaining that 2015 form. HC Pete Carroll said as much when asked about expectations for Wilson a few weeks ago. "I think what you saw the second half of the year before, I think he has the ability to be the best quarterback out there, doing his thing," Carroll said. "And he showed it. Unfortunately, in Game 1 [of 2016], he gets knocked. He has put together an extraordinary offseason. He took the physical challenge that we throw out there to have the best offseason of your life. He is having that. He is working in all areas of his game. It's really important to him. He's maxed that out. He's right on it."
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The coaching staff felt like he'd made a significant leap in his fourth season. But three separate injuries -- a high ankle sprain, a sprained MCL and a strained pectoral -- never allowed him to even get started. Wilson's numbers were fine -- 64.7 completion percentage, 7.7 YPA, 21 TDs, 11 INTs -- but the Seahawks had to pare down their playbook because of his limited mobility. The run game never got going, and the offensive line struggled throughout. But Wilson has a lot going for him entering the 2017 season. He's only 28, and his array of weapons might be the best he's had in his career, led by Doug Baldwin, Jimmy Graham, Tyler Lockett and C.J. Prosise. Of course, if the Seahawks can't protect him, that won't matter. But at the very least, just having the quarterback healthy should help a Seattle offense that ranked 17th in efficiency last season.