The rookie running back knows what will be a success for him in 2026.
Every rookie wants to have a standout first NFL season and Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price is no different.
We often get caught up in stats as a key marker for what constitutes a successful season.
Whether that's 1,000 rushing yards for a running back or 1,000 receiving yards for a receiver, there are markers we look at to determine whether the player has been a good addition.
When it comes to Price, set to be a key cog in the offensive machine under Brian Fleury, he will be splitting carries, at least initially, it is thought, with George Holani.
Still seen as the starter by most, what sort of rookie season can we expect from Price?
Well, as a guest on Seattle Sports, Price was asked what a successful season looks like for him in Year 1, and in what is an odd answer, it's got nothing to do with stats.
"Individually, it's being available for every game, regular season into postseason," Price said. "I just want to be available for every game and I want to be at my best whether that's thousand yard back or 1500 yards, like the specific yards and stats don't mean much to me.
"It's being available every game and everyone trusting me in my abilities whether it's carrying the rock or running routes out of the back field. I think I can really show that in our on our offense."
Your best ability is availability, and for Price, that is what he is hoping to capture in his rookie season.
If he manages to play all 17 regular-season games, I imagine he can easily clock up over 700 rushing yards (averaging 41 yards per game) and a couple of touchdowns, plus a handful of receptions out of the backfield.
That would be a good season, but we know that some will want more.
For Price, his role in the team is solidified until Zach Charbonnet gets back into the fold as he recovers from an ACL injury, but at worst, he'll be RB2, I think.
So, he has a clear run way for the first half of the season to lay down a marker in his rookie year behind Sam Darnold and a settled offensive line.
But that marker isn't measured by stats, it's measured by games played.
