SEATTLE -- Here are five quick observations of the Seahawks' training camp.

Camp Classic Moment

His hat was turned backward and blood was spotted on the forehead. Chuck Knox wanted to make a point to his offensive lineman. Usually in the early weeks of Seahawks training camp, Knox would go into the group of offensive linemen to assist with technique. Once a year, he wanted to impress the young blockers that the coach meant business. Knox would get into the face of a young blocker and virtually head butt him if he was attentive. Sometimes, that meant Knox had to spill a little of his own blood. Because Knox usually put out winning teams or playoff contenders, he felt a little of his blood was a worthy investment. — John Clayton

1. The Seattle Seahawks are in trouble at cornerback for the first couple of games. Shawn Springs will miss at least two regular-season games with a torn hamstring. Willie Williams will miss at least three regular-season games with a six-week fractured forearm. That leaves young cornerbacks Ike Charlton and Ken Lucas, who are too young to be consistent pass-coverage specialists.

2. Defensive tackle John Randle is a disruptive force on the defensive line. He shoots past blockers and gets into the backfield quickly on running and passing plays. If he shoots forward and misses, massive middle linebacker Levon Kirkland comes to the line to make tackles.

3. Defensive coordinator Steve Sidwell is finally unleashing outside linebacker Chad Brown, who was a 10-plus sack player in the Steelers' 3-4. Brown gets more chances to blitz and use his speed now. Brown is also a good pass rusher from the three-point stance.

4. One of the most exciting Seahawk offensive players is return specialist Charlie Rogers. On punts and kickoffs, he's instant offense. It's too bad he's too small to be used in the West Coast offense either in the backfield or in routes. Still, it's fun watching him make returns.

5. It was going to be hard to find a replacement for starting left guard Pete Kendall, who left in free agency for Arizona, but the Seahawks may have lucked into one. First-round choice Steve Hutchinson has all the skills to be a Pro Bowl guard for the next decade. Plus, he's learning a lot going against John Randle every day in practice.

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.