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SEATTLE (AP) Urgency is rarely the overwhelming feeling within the Seattle Seahawks. It’s usually a calm confidence surrounding them.

This year is a bit different. There is some urgency built not out of worry but of opportunity Cheap Jordan Whitehead Jersey , realizing Seattle can again be the class of the NFC and possibly find its way back to another Super Bowl.

The latest example was this week’s trade for left tackle Duane Brown, a move to solidify the biggest issue for the Seahawks moving forward beginning with Sunday’s game against Washington.

When personnel issues have arisen in the past, the Seahawks (5-2) haven’t been this aggressive in trying to find fixes. The first move came before the season even began when Seattle acquired defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson from the New York Jets when there was a need on the defensive line. Seattle also grabbed Justin Coleman from New England, a move that seemed like another transaction but has proven vital as Coleman has become the Seahawks nickel cornerback.

And then came the move for Brown, yet another sign of how serious the Seahawks are approaching this opportunity.

”It says a lot about what our front office thinks of our team right now and what they think of us moving forward,” Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman said. ”I think they think this is our window, this is our chance to take it by the reigns and they are doing everything they can to put us in position to be successful and make us a championship team. Any perceived weaknesses, they are doing their best to shore up.”

Brown is a major upgrade for Seattle’s offensive line and will get tested right away with the Redskins and top pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan. Washington (3-4) has lost three of four and in each of the three losses the Redskins have been run over. Washington allowed 168 yards rushing to Kansas City; 127 to Philadelphia; and a season-high 169 last week to Dallas. In Washington’s three victories this season Cheap Alex Cappa Jersey , it’s allowing just 71.3 yards per game rushing.

Back-to-back divisional losses and attrition on the injury front is testing the Redskins’ morale. Already, four players are on injured reserve, and more than a dozen have uncertain statuses to play Sunday. Inside the locker room, there’s a shortage of bodies from players not practicing, but no one’s saying the mood is down.

”We understand guys are going to get banged up, and that’s when other guys get opportunities to make a name for themselves,” said safety DeAngelo Hall, who is close to being activated from the physically unable to perform list. ”We’re going to keep rooting for you Cheap Carlton Davis Jersey , I’m hoping you get healthy, but it’s my time to go out there and play.”

Here’s what else to watch as Seattle goes for its third straight win over Washington: