Olsen provides what other Seahawks TEs haven’t: availability

Truthfully, if Greg Olsen is able to stand on the field and simply breathe, he’d be doing something most recent Seahawks tight ends couldn’t do.

As briefly noted, Dissly has only played in 10 of a possible 32 games. Olsen has missed 18 games over the last three seasons, but had a positive 14-game season a year ago, contributing 52 catches for 597 yards and two touchdowns. 

The Seahawks are poised to replicate their success from 2019. But, there’s still some uncertainty as to who will assume the role of the No. 3 wide receiver behind Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf. The Seahawks have projects, most notably Philip Dorsett.

If they don’t feel those options put them in the next position to win, Olsen’s proven that he can produce in that way, too. Last season, he played 243 snaps out of the slot, which ranked No. 2 league wide. He understands zones and knows how to find the sweet spot. 

Last year, Olsen reset the trajectory of his career arc after a solid season, especially for 34-year-old standards. Considering both Dissly’s injury history and the Seahawks style, he could be primed to join the likes of Tony Gonzalez and Shannon Sharpe, among others, as the next tight end to find moderate success despite his mileage. And that’s certainly worth being excited about.