Two-a-Days: Previewing the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers

By Andrew Marcus
Sportswriter for Montgomery Media

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To help pass the time between now and the start of the 2011 NFL season I am going to take a look at two teams a day. I will give you the impact players on offense and defense, a breakout player, and the biggest training camp question.

Offense
QB - Tavaris Jackson (acquired in free agency)
RB - Marshawn Lynch
RB - Justin Forsett
WR - Sidney Rice (acquired in free agency)
TE - Zach Miller (acquired in free agency)

Defense
DE - Chris Clemons
OLB - Aaron Curry
OLB - Leroy Hill
CB - Marcus Trufant
S - Earl Thomas

Breakout: Aaron Curry - With Lofa Totupa out of the picture Aaron Curry is now the clear cut leader of the Seattle defense. He may be young still, but will not shy away from the leadership role and put his name among the best linebackers in football.

Biggest Training Camp Question: The Matt Hasslebeck era is over in the Northwest, but I'm not sure gang green is all too ready to start the Tavaris Jackson era. Jackson comes over from Minnesota after never getting a fair shot, but he will get his chance this year for the Hawks.

Last year's record: 7-9

Projected finish: 6-10 (3rd in NFC West)

Offense
QB - Alex Smith
RB - Frank Gore
TE - Vernon Davis
WR - Braylon Edwards (acquired in free agency)
WR - Michael Crabtree

Defense
DE - Justin Smith
ILB - Patrick Willis
ILB - Navarro Bowman
CB - Shawtae Spencer
S - Donte Whitner (acquired in free agency)

Breakout: Colin Kaepernick - The rookie quarterback is not going to light up the world this season, but the fact his name is not Alex Smith will be a sigh of relief. Smith will start the year as the starter, but with the Nevada kid breathing down his neck, expect a change by mid-season and enough promise to make Alex Smith's days in Bay Area numbererd.

Biggest Training Camp Question: You can bring in a new coach, adamant that the veteran QB is no longer playing like a rookie, but if you cannot avoid injuries to key players like Michael Crabtree. The first step to improving on a 6-10 record is staying healthy in this camp.

Last year's record: 6-10

Projected finish: 5-11 (4th in NFC West)

** Check back tomorrow for a look at the Rams and Buccaneers