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The most wide-open position for the Seahawks in 2016? Try strongside linebacker

The uncertainty on the offensive line may get the most notice among the Seahawks’ positions to watch entering the 2016 season.

But for sheer numbers of players competing for one job at one position, nothing may beat the battle for the strongside linebacking spot, an opening created when Bruce Irvin signed as a free agent with the Raiders.

Irvin held a dual role with the Seahawks as a strongside linebacker in run downs (strongside meaning on the side where the tight end lines up for the offense) and then a rush end in passing downs.