If and when Christine Michael is ready for a nickname, I want to submit The Inventor for consideration. Just like Thomas Edison, Michael didn’t fail 1,000 times; he just found 999 ways that didn’t work for being a successful NFL running back. He broke through in what seemed like his 1,000th try on Sunday, and now he may never look back.
Michael got his second start of the year in Week 3, though this time he didn’t have to share carriers with Thomas Rawls. Michael took full advantage, running for 106 yards and the first two touchdowns of his career on 20 carries in the Seahawks’ 37–18 win over the 49ers.