Run to daylight.

With an offensive line that blocked inconsistently on running plays, finding room to run was a hard thing for Seattle Seahawks running backs to do last season. As a team Seattle averaged 3.8 yards a carry, tied for 22nd in the league. Seattle also finished tied for 22nd in the league in rushing touchdowns with nine.

But with the addition of offensive line coach Mike Solari and guard Mike Wahle, the Seahawks are looking to change their fortunes on the ground, and through six days of training camp the team appears to be experiencing the fruits of their labor.

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This afternoon's practice was run exclusively by special teams coach Bruce DeHaven, who used the entire hour to work on kickoff coverage and kickoff returns.

Ben Obomanu, Jordan Kent, Josh Wilson and Justin Forsett were back returning kickoffs. No Nate Burleson. He has been pretty absent for most of these sessions. At one point on a return, DeHaven wanted the returners to keep the ball outside, telling them, "Don't be running the ball back inside or you are going to get yourself a headache."

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Here is the team's release:

KIRKLAND, WASH. - Single game tickets for the Seattle Seahawks 2008 season will go on sale Monday, August 4 at 10 a.m. Fans will be able to purchase a maximum six (6) tickets per game.

Tickets will only be available at www.seahawks.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888. Tickets will not be available at the Qwest Field Box Office or Ticketmaster outlets. Ticket availability is limited and is expected to sell out within minutes.

The team has maintained a franchise-record 61,000 season-ticket holders since the 2004 season.

The club’s season ticket waiting list, Blue Pride, has more than 13,000 deposits to date. To learn more about Blue Pride, the Seahawks season ticket waiting list, please visit www.seahawks.com.

The Seahawks have sold out 44 consecutive home games, and are 34-7 at home since week 16 of the 2002 season, second-best regular-season home record during that span.

We have been waiting for official word on his injury, but tight end Jeb Putzier missed this morning's practice because of a sore hip.

Here is FSN's release announcing the former fullback Mack Strong is taking over the spot of Josh Brown:

FSN today announced former Seahawks fullback Mack Strong as the newest addition to the network’s talent team. The 15-year NFL veteran will bring his in-depth football knowledge to viewers across the Northwest using his experience in the league to give fans a unique perspective into the game starting this fall. The two-time NFL Pro Bowler will bolster FSN’s Seahawks talent team and will host a new 30-minute show titled Mack Strong: Seahawks Insider which utilizes his familiarity with the organization and relationships with former teammates to provide viewers with a unique perspective of the upcoming Seahawks season.

Strong will play a large role in getting fans ready for the season by providing insight during FSN’s Inside Seahawks Camp, a 30-minute show dedicated to bringing fans a daily update straight from Seahawks training camp. His experience as an undrafted free agent when he entered his first training camp to becoming a seasoned veteran who knew his role in his later years, will help Strong give fans an exclusive perspective as to what goes through the minds and hearts of the players during an NFL training camp. Fans will also get a chance to know those same players off the field, as Strong introduces them to some of his former teammates and provides an inside perspective throughout the season on Seahawks All Access.

Another practice under cool, gray skies, though the rain held off for the most part, a few sprinkles here and there. But the practice was not affected by the weather, which hopefully will turn by the time Saturday's scrimmage at Qwest Field rolls around.

The play of the day was turned in by Howard Green, who essentially lumbered into the backfield unblocked to blow up Justin Forsett. It looked like he swallowed him on the play. Fullback Owen Schmitt also had a very nice block on linebacker Matt Castelo on a kickout run, and afterward Gil Haskell was very complimentary of Schmitt and his willingness to put his head in there and block.

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JoHawk51, The players lounge at VMAC is pretty sizable, though when we were there it did not have anything in it. Supposedly they were bringing in a lot of televisions so that on Saturday afternoons the players can go in there and watch their respective college teams play. Not sure what else is going in there, probably a pool table or something similar.

Moeflo, There has not really been a shortage of Logan Payne stuff. He is making nice catches every day, rarely drops a pass (except when Josh Wilson popped him yesterday) and is I would say the No. 4 receiver behind Courtney Taylor right now. It seems as if he has stepped ahead of Ben Obomanu, though it also appears as if they like Obomanu for return duties. Mike Wahle has not really stood out, though I have not intentionally watched him yet. I'll try to take some time today to zero in on him.

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Here's some suggested reading to get you started this morning.

Seattle Seahawks

Frank Hughes delves into wide receiver coach Keith Gilbertson’s frustrations during his head coaching days at the University of Washington in today’s offering from Kirkland.

Even though Gilbertson finished 7-17 during his stint leading with the Huskies and endured the fall out from the Rick Neuheisel era, Gilbertson said because of his loyalty to the school he would do the same thing all over again. But his zest for football has been rejuvenated by coaching for the Seahawks.

The Everett Herald’s Scott Johnson discusses the turnover in special teams with coach responsible for that area, Bruce DeHaven.

Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated provides a big-picture perspective on Seattle as he checks in on the Seahawks here.

San Francisco 49ers

This offering by The San Francisco Chronicle's Kevin Lynch discusses the competition at outside linebacker between Jeb Ulbrich, Dontarrious Thomas, holdover Brandon Moore and rookie Larry Grant.

Ulbrich leads the chase right now. The strong side outside linebacker position is an important one in the team’s 3-4 scheme because he usually plays head up on the tight end side, where most teams run, and is responsible for slowing down the run.

University of Washington product Dashon Goldson is getting an opportunity to compete for a starting job at safety.

Arizona Cardinals

Safety Adrian Wilson has returned from a heal injury that forced him to miss the last seven games of the season, and is out to prove he’s the best at his position this year.

Arizona second-year coach Ken Whisenhunt said he is more comfortable and is looking for continued improvement this year after finishing 8-8 in his first season with the Cardinals.

The Cardinals signed rookie tight end Brent Miller and waived injured tight end Troy Bienemann.

St. Louis Rams

Left tackle Orlando Pace’s surgically repaired right shoulder appears to be holding up so far in camp.

Second-round draft choice wide receiver Donnie Avery cracked a bone in his pelvic area on Monday, but the injury is not serious and he should be back practicing in a week.

And radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh is reportedly interested in buying the St. Louis Rams.