I was of a mind that a WR was a possible draft pick with the loss of D Young and Bobo. But Bobo was signed. I was also of a mind that a WR was a possible draft pick if Horton’s injury is going to still be an issue in August. We fans are unlikely to get solid info on Horton for some time. If Horton is going to be good to go, We have JSN, Shaheed, Horton, Kupp, Bobo and Cody White, Ricky White and Broden on the roster. If there is no edge, CB, RB or lineman with a high enough grade at 32, I think it far more likely JS looks to trade back before taking a WR. We could trade back into the very early 40s and get another 3rd round pick. This would give us 4 picks on day two, where there is value and depth at Edge and CB, and we could get two other players - perhaps an IOL, WR RB or ?. I think the only way they take a WR at 32 is there are no highly graded CBs, Edges, IOL or DLs available and JS can’t find a trade back partner.
Hear me out - We draft a WR at #32. Then once Nacua has completed his self-destructive cycle forcing the Rams to say enough is enough (or the League), we trade Kupp to the Rams out of desperation. And we even offer to pay a reasonable amount of his contract to up the pick value. Then in 2027 we package the Rams pick up with one of our own and jump the Rams and take the next franchise corner piece. Everyone, except the Rams, wins!
Shaheed isn’t a proven WR2 or 3 yet, so there’s that. And there’s also the possibility of looking at a rotational situation where snaps are shared to keep legs fresh.
I can’t see them drafting a WR early either (if at all) but JS is a unicorn when it comes to this stuff.
* ALL of the players at ALL of the other positions are just-another-player.
If that scenario appears and the A+++ player is a QB (yeah right), JS drafts a QB. Milroe replaces Lock as the #2.
I expect OL, Edge, DB, RB, or LB to have at least one player available who would be worthy of the pick. With that many positions on the shopping list, it’s not drafting for need; it’s avoiding logjams. Best Player Available where there are available snaps.
I still have this nagging feeling that a trade back is looming. How many times have we seen JS do that over the years because of available prospects not having a first round grade in his estimation? Do any of these guys have first round quality that deserves a first round contract? Plus having only 4 picks this year in a widely seen weaker draft class as compared to the 2027 draft class where we are currently projected to have 12 picks just adds to my nagging feeling.
Interesting, it would be a usual JS zig when others expect a zag. I would doubt KC lasts that late, getting past picks 19-31, and JS will not trade up. If in a vacuum he was there, we would trade out with someone looking the 5 year enablement. I am not sure on Horton injury from 2025 or overall viability for more than a 1st contract. Kupp will be out after next season, since on 1 year intervals, and Shahid needs camp reps with the grandson of Dick Hammer. (heh heh Beavis). My gut is we will be stuck to pick unless Jets, Cle, etc covet what they see Clarice. Possibly we borrow a midround pick from next year since will have some compensatory picks to replenish, we will be at like 12 at present I think.
Seems unlikely we’d go this direction. Unless there’s something we don’t know about Horton and Arroyo.
If, for instance, the Seahawks think Horton is a Dareke Young replacement at best, Rashid is ultimately WR3 long-term, and Kupp is gone in a year (or injured this year), then maybe we stash another WR prospect on the roster?
Doesn’t seem likely, but that’s the only scenario I can think of, if best-player-available is a WR sitting there when we pick. But I’m betting on someone for the D.
The Hawks have some areas that cause me concern. It's age on the interior defensive line (Reed, Williams), production from defensive ends not named DeMarcus Lawrence and wideout for a variety of reasons. I would be shocked if the Hawks didn't try to address these concerns in the draft.
I'm very concerned about Shaheed's production. If he has another season like last year there's no way the Hawks keep him in 2027. Kupp has one more year max. Horton appears to be an injury risk. This group is begging for a talent infusion and if a wide receiver is the BPA at 32 then why wouldn't the Hawks draft him? I love Kupp but he can mentor from the bench.
I was of a mind that a WR was a possible draft pick with the loss of D Young and Bobo. But Bobo was signed. I was also of a mind that a WR was a possible draft pick if Horton’s injury is going to still be an issue in August. We fans are unlikely to get solid info on Horton for some time. If Horton is going to be good to go, We have JSN, Shaheed, Horton, Kupp, Bobo and Cody White, Ricky White and Broden on the roster. If there is no edge, CB, RB or lineman with a high enough grade at 32, I think it far more likely JS looks to trade back before taking a WR. We could trade back into the very early 40s and get another 3rd round pick. This would give us 4 picks on day two, where there is value and depth at Edge and CB, and we could get two other players - perhaps an IOL, WR RB or ?. I think the only way they take a WR at 32 is there are no highly graded CBs, Edges, IOL or DLs available and JS can’t find a trade back partner.
I agree with SSJ, NO
The Receiver room is set and there are guys in the wings who want a 2nd chance.
There are areas of greater concern and if you take those 4 or 5 positions and pick the BPA,
your building a stronger team for today and the future. Just Saying
Hear me out - We draft a WR at #32. Then once Nacua has completed his self-destructive cycle forcing the Rams to say enough is enough (or the League), we trade Kupp to the Rams out of desperation. And we even offer to pay a reasonable amount of his contract to up the pick value. Then in 2027 we package the Rams pick up with one of our own and jump the Rams and take the next franchise corner piece. Everyone, except the Rams, wins!
Shaheed isn’t a proven WR2 or 3 yet, so there’s that. And there’s also the possibility of looking at a rotational situation where snaps are shared to keep legs fresh.
I can’t see them drafting a WR early either (if at all) but JS is a unicorn when it comes to this stuff.
Speaking of unicorns,
“All the non-JSN believers from last season….”.
What the!?
It could happen if…
* No teams will help JS trade back.
* An A+++ receiver is available.
* ALL of the players at ALL of the other positions are just-another-player.
If that scenario appears and the A+++ player is a QB (yeah right), JS drafts a QB. Milroe replaces Lock as the #2.
I expect OL, Edge, DB, RB, or LB to have at least one player available who would be worthy of the pick. With that many positions on the shopping list, it’s not drafting for need; it’s avoiding logjams. Best Player Available where there are available snaps.
QB Lock actually get's to play somewhere else. Good 4 him.
Seattle has, like, 12 picks a year from now, so NO WR this year.
I still have this nagging feeling that a trade back is looming. How many times have we seen JS do that over the years because of available prospects not having a first round grade in his estimation? Do any of these guys have first round quality that deserves a first round contract? Plus having only 4 picks this year in a widely seen weaker draft class as compared to the 2027 draft class where we are currently projected to have 12 picks just adds to my nagging feeling.
Interesting, it would be a usual JS zig when others expect a zag. I would doubt KC lasts that late, getting past picks 19-31, and JS will not trade up. If in a vacuum he was there, we would trade out with someone looking the 5 year enablement. I am not sure on Horton injury from 2025 or overall viability for more than a 1st contract. Kupp will be out after next season, since on 1 year intervals, and Shahid needs camp reps with the grandson of Dick Hammer. (heh heh Beavis). My gut is we will be stuck to pick unless Jets, Cle, etc covet what they see Clarice. Possibly we borrow a midround pick from next year since will have some compensatory picks to replenish, we will be at like 12 at present I think.
Seems unlikely we’d go this direction. Unless there’s something we don’t know about Horton and Arroyo.
If, for instance, the Seahawks think Horton is a Dareke Young replacement at best, Rashid is ultimately WR3 long-term, and Kupp is gone in a year (or injured this year), then maybe we stash another WR prospect on the roster?
Doesn’t seem likely, but that’s the only scenario I can think of, if best-player-available is a WR sitting there when we pick. But I’m betting on someone for the D.
If 30 Visits mean anything, and they seem predictive (I think Nemhauser did the work last season), we've had visits with 5 DBs and 2 RBs so far.
The Hawks have some areas that cause me concern. It's age on the interior defensive line (Reed, Williams), production from defensive ends not named DeMarcus Lawrence and wideout for a variety of reasons. I would be shocked if the Hawks didn't try to address these concerns in the draft.
I'm very concerned about Shaheed's production. If he has another season like last year there's no way the Hawks keep him in 2027. Kupp has one more year max. Horton appears to be an injury risk. This group is begging for a talent infusion and if a wide receiver is the BPA at 32 then why wouldn't the Hawks draft him? I love Kupp but he can mentor from the bench.
I think JS is all about best player available these days. We could use a WR as Cooper is getting g up there in years.
So we have more important needs ? Absolutely but in a bad draft year it could make sense
A surplus of talent is a good problem to have.
I’d like Schneider to go BPA, and I’m hoping that the BPA is a defensive back.