That history provides important context for
Tyler Lockett, the latest rookie wide receiver for whom the Seahawks have high hopes. Lockett made plenty of plays during offseason workouts and has continued to do so through the start of training camp. But just as important, he's shown teammates and coaches the type of work ethic and understanding of the position that Tate didn't have as a rookie.
"He's shown a lot already. He's a fantastic worker -- that's one of the things I'd say first," coach Pete Carroll said. "We've all been impressed with his attention to detail and how he wants to get it right. He spends extra time and all that."
"He's a lot [more] polished than I was as a rookie," Baldwin said. "His coaches at K-State did a really nice job preparing him for the NFL. Obviously he did a nice job preparing himself for the NFL. He's doing a fantastic job out here. Really good chemistry with Russell (Wilson) and other quarterbacks and just making plays when he has the opportunity to do so."
Opportunities could be limited for Lockett as a rookie. He's part of a crowded wide receiver mix, he plays the same position as Baldwin and there are only so many balls to go around in a run-first offense like Seattle's. But all the rave reviews from coaches and teammates have left the impression that he could find a way to make an impact on offense regardless.
"He has the explosiveness, he's got the speed, he's got the savvy, and he has the work ethic," Baldwin said. "Naturally you just want to be close to someone like that because you know they can do anything they put their mind to."