All the talk is about Russell hitting the "classroom" with Pete and taking that next step that we always knew he was capable of taking, and would one day take. That day seems to be upon us...
However, perhaps we should be focusing on Earl Thomas and the role he is going to play on this team this upcoming season. With Browner's role changing, and with a new Sam, and Kam's role possibly changing a little bit, I honestly feel that Earl is about to have the greatest season of his life to this point, at any level, and about to become the undisputed overall leader of this team. Even Russell Wilson will defer to Earl's greatness.
Earl's about to play the best center field that Seattle's ever seen. Sorry Griffey, #29's about to play ET level defense, extraterrestrial, out of this world!