Preseason Week 1 is all about shaking the rust off and giving teams their first crack at playing an actual game against other opponents. While this may be the only time of the football year where getting a win isn't necessarily the single most important goal,

While Pete Carroll and Geno Smith returning to Seattle will be the top storyline, there's plenty to watch in Thursday's Seahawks preseason opener. Here are 5 things to watch.

Geno Smith is getting his homecoming return to Seattle out of the way early after being traded to the Raiders this offseason, seeing as Las Vegas will travel to the Seahawks on Thursday night for their preseason opener.