And then just like that, he’s gone.The local sports world had a “whatchusay?” moment this morning when it found out that the Seahawks were cutting running back LenDale White.White was a draft-day steal considering the Seahwaks gave up next to nothing in a trade for him. It was generally assumed he’d flourish, or at least play better, after reuniting with coach Pete Carroll. And White had snuffed his perpetual bugaboo — a 30-pound flab cummerbund — by coming into camp looking all slim and sexy.So why the cut?General Manager John Schneider’s statement that “it became apparent at this time that LenDale was not ready to be a member of the Seattle Seahawks” hinted at something beyond an inability to pick up the blitzer. And a Tweet from NFL reporter Jason LaCanfora confirms the extenuating circumstances, as White is reportedly facing a four game suspension for drug violations.So long LenWhale. We hardly knew ye.
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