As one of several tough choices Carroll made with his staff this offseason, the 70-year old coach decided to put his faith in Dickerson to keep Russell Wilson upright and replicate the dynamic rushing attack that helped Seattle close out last season with a 4-2 record.
While 300-plus prospects show off their athletic skills in Indianapolis, the real business will take place behind the scenes for general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll as Seattle begins executing its offseason plans with the goal of building a contender.