Christine Michael hits rock bottom

Earlier today, Washington cut Christine Michael from their taxi squad. When your attitude or performance is so poor that a middling franchise won't underpay you to be a practice body, you've reached the nadir and probably the end of your NFL career.

When Dallas parted ways with the A&M product earlier this year, I attributed it to a desire to avoid compensating Seattle with a draft pick while achieving an upgrade by signing Robert Turbin.

In retrospect, Seattle seemed pretty done with Michael when they cut him back in August. When an influential coach like Tom Cable goes on the record criticizing your effort and work ethic, you're probably not coming back.

I'd still take a chance on Michael if he expressed contrition and eagerness to contribute. We don't have a lot of options. He has the physical tools, and he looked good in preseason.

The Seahawks aren't messing around at the running back position. They cut DuJuan Harris, re-signed Bryce Brown and held a roster spot open, perhaps for another running back?

Seattle also picked up tight end Chase Coffman again. Since we already have Cooper Helfet and Anthony McCoy, this suggests that Luke Willson's injury  might have to sit out for awhile.

Poor B.J. Daniels got cut again. Now that our O-Line is pass protecting better and we've a developed a quick-release rhythm passing attack, Tarvaris Jackson is probably the better backup now, but I still liked having Daniels around for his versatility and extra insurance.

Brock Coyle's return should bolster our special teams.

The team should let Kam Chancellor heal. If we can't handle Johnny Manziel without Bam Bam, we don't belong in the playoffs.