Seahawks' Wagner raves about Carson: 'He's on a mission'

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson showed glimpses of potential stardom during his rookie year before it came crashing to an end. Entering his second season, Carson has gained a major endorsement from one of the Seahawks' core players.

Bobby Wagner, expected to be the leader of the defense after several departures this offseason, raved about Carson as the season approaches.

"There's a difference when Chris Carson runs the ball," Wagner said on The Rich Eisen Show. "He just stands out to me. Every time you watch film, whether it's him out of the backfield or running the ball, he stands out to me.

"I felt like we kind of got a glimpse of that last year; unfortunately he got hurt. So I'm excited to see how that looks in 16 games. He looks really, really strong and he looks like he's on a mission."

Carson broke his ankle during an Oct. 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts and missed the remainder of the year. Seattle drafted running back Rashaad Penny in the first round of the 2018 draft and some believe he'll become their eventual starter when he recovers from a broken finger. If Wagner's endorsement carries weight, however, don't be surprised if Carson emerges as an unlikely star for the Seahawks.