WHO: Seattle Seahawks
WHERE: Carson, Calif. (Week 2 preseason game vs. Chargers)
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 18
HOW: Drove from the Raiders-Rams game in Los Angeles (1.p.m. kickoff) to the StubHub Center in Carson (7 p.m. kickoff)
1. The No. 1 player to watch, in my mind, is Tedric Thompson, Seattle’s fourth-round draft pick last season. Thompson could replace Earl Thomas at free safety if the Seahawks can’t get a deal done with the veteran and he’s inclined to sit out regular-season games while seeking a trade. The impact Thomas has on this defense is well-documented, and you could make the argument he’s the most valuable player on Seattle, other than Russell Wilson, for the better part of a decade.