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Alexander

Asked about his chances of playing, Alexander said, “I always think they’re good. I’m a fast healer. So I’ll be all right.” It’s sounding like, at worst, Alexander will only miss this weekend’s game. Maurice Morris would start in his place.

If Alexander can’t practice Friday, it’s a moot point. He won’t play at all. For fantasy owners, a committee approach would make the Seattle runners far less attractive options.

He’s safe to use this weekend and is a must-play despite disappointing week two performance.

His total of 12 carries on Sunday was ridiculous. Look for Seattle to get back to 20-25 carries a game for Alexander.

“This is where I want to be, and everybody knows that,” he said about Seattle. “So for me, it’s really simple. The people upstairs have stuff to do, and let’s leave it at that.” It will be tough for Seattle to keep Matt Hasselbeck, Chike Okeafor, Ken Lucas, Walter Jones, and Alexander. The way this season is going, they might not want to.

The Seahawks choose a QB sneak on a second-and-one from the goal line, a TD play that won the game and the division title. Alexander’s selfish comments are hard to believe, and could factor in his decision to leave Seattle after the season. We were skeptical he’d return as it was.

He expressed interest in most logical teams. ''Some of my best friends live in Tampa and it’s definitely an idea for me to think about,’' Alexander said. Tampa is certainly looking running back. But with their salary cap issues and the #5 pick in the draft, they know they can get one for cheap. Alexander’s crucial fumbles last season won’t help his case.

This will be an interesting situation to watch this season. Many in Seattle believe Alexander wants to leave, and that coach Mike Holmgren wouldn’t mind seeing him go despite his huge numbers. Alexander would like an extension before the season starts.

He probably isn’t in ''football shape’’ after his summer away from the team. Don’t be too concerned.

Alexander had missed three days of work with the injury. ''He made a couple of cuts that led me to believe that thing has held up pretty good,’' coach Mike Holmgren said.