Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell believes running back C. J. Prosise can be an every-down back . . . if can stay healthy enough to play on Sundays.

“Well we do have a definite role for him,” Bevell said of Prosise Tuesday. “My belief is that he can be an every-down back. But the proof is that he has to stay healthy. He hasn’t been able to do that yet. We got to have him for a 3-game streak last time, so we are looking for him to stay healthy.”

Prosise was riddled with injuries his rookie season and only logged six games on the year. Sidelined now with an ankle injury, he has been inactive the past two games. In three games played this season, Prosise has managed eight carries for 20 yards and six receptions for 87 yards.

The Seahawks’ run game, in general, has been inconsistent to start the season, and with running back Chris Carson lost to the injured reserve, has fallen flat.

Last year’s starter, Thomas Rawls, battled an ankle sprain throughout the preseason, missed the opener against the Packers and was inactive against the Rams. Free agent acquisition, Eddie Lacy, a healthy scratch Week 2 against the 49ers, has just started to make a dent in the run game.

J.D. McKissic has stepped up in Prosise’s absence and found success on the field. Is it time to give Prosise a shot in a bigger role if healthy? Perhaps, but Bevell is sticking with what he knows for now.

“If he was able to do that, he definitely has the skill set to be able to be an every-down running back,” Bevell continued. “But as of right now, we are still using him in the 2-minute role, third-down back, and changeup kind of runner right now.”