Carson, Lacy battle for snaps with Rawls out
(WorldNews Sport)

The absence of Thomas Rawls, due to a minor ankle sprain suffered in camp, presented new acquisition Eddie Lacy with a golden opportunity to prove to coaches he could split snaps with the starting incumbent. Instead, it was rookie back Chris Carson who earned more time with the starters on Friday night. Carson alternated first-team snaps with Lacy on Seattle`s opening three drives and showed better speed and hole-hitting ability on his six carries for 27 yards. The rookie also was effective out of the backfield, taking one Russell Wilson pass for 17 yards. Carson also showed up on film when the ball wasn`t in his hands. His pickup of Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffin sprung a...