First-round pick Price expected to emerge as starter by Week 1 vs. Patriots.

The Seahawks spent the 32nd overall pick on Price as a first-round selection to replace Kenneth Walker III at running back. The source concludes that this draft capital leads to the easy conclusion he will emerge as the starter by the time the regular season begins Sept. 9 against the New England Patriots. However, the Seahawks might ease him into that role during camp while stressing that everything must be earned, especially on the defending Super Bowl champions.