As Joe knows I am a huge supporter of the runninback. Somehow I wish they could get paid better for their work in the first four years. I wouldn't say I was sorry for them as it would be great to have a 4 year span where you made 3rd round money, which is far better than what the average Joe makes. I never thought Griffin was worth near the contract he signed with the Jags. The main reason was he very rarely got any ints. Reed was worth more than what Seattle offered but not worth what he got. I did admire both players courage in tackling. I guess I grew up in the era where the runningback was the star, and there is every reason to believe our backs will be stars this years
Pete/John value RBs more than CBs; just look at our draft history but why do you think the Seahawks value safties but not corners? Earl Thomas was the 14th pick in the draft while Shaquill Griffin in the 3rd round was our highest CB draft pick under this regime. Richard Sherman, easily our best ever CB and a likely HOFer, was the second highest paid CB behind Darelle Revis for one season. In 2014 he made $3.6 mil, 2015 $12.2, 2016 $14.8, 2017 $13.6, and in 2018 Sherman was gone and Coleman top the list at $2.9 mil. The current payroll is an exaggerated version of what we've done since 2010.
Wow! Totally an eye opener! I didn’t realize the extent of the carnage at the cornerback position until you broke it down like this. Great work!!!
If K9 lives up to his potential that you had discussed and somehow be within striking distance of the likes of Taylor and Jones, I’m guessing wildly that his play could be worth 1-2 wins. If we think that garopolo/baker is worth 1-2 wins over lock, paying a meager 2nd round rookie deal to a RB like K9 seems like an excellent ROI vs paying $15-20 mm to QB.
Regardless, criticizing a team for drafting skill position players in the second round or lower is really silly.
Finally, my follow up question is whether the significant marginal difference in play at CB position makes it more worth it to justify the risk with using HIGH picks vs at RB position just like in fantasy football draft. The drop off from a starting CB to a backup is a lot more than from a starting RB to his backup.
As Joe knows I am a huge supporter of the runninback. Somehow I wish they could get paid better for their work in the first four years. I wouldn't say I was sorry for them as it would be great to have a 4 year span where you made 3rd round money, which is far better than what the average Joe makes. I never thought Griffin was worth near the contract he signed with the Jags. The main reason was he very rarely got any ints. Reed was worth more than what Seattle offered but not worth what he got. I did admire both players courage in tackling. I guess I grew up in the era where the runningback was the star, and there is every reason to believe our backs will be stars this years
Despite their short careers, there are more running backs in the HOF than any other position. Period. End of story.
Pete/John value RBs more than CBs; just look at our draft history but why do you think the Seahawks value safties but not corners? Earl Thomas was the 14th pick in the draft while Shaquill Griffin in the 3rd round was our highest CB draft pick under this regime. Richard Sherman, easily our best ever CB and a likely HOFer, was the second highest paid CB behind Darelle Revis for one season. In 2014 he made $3.6 mil, 2015 $12.2, 2016 $14.8, 2017 $13.6, and in 2018 Sherman was gone and Coleman top the list at $2.9 mil. The current payroll is an exaggerated version of what we've done since 2010.
Did not know "oftentimes" was a word. Thanks for broadening my vocab Joe.
Wow! Totally an eye opener! I didn’t realize the extent of the carnage at the cornerback position until you broke it down like this. Great work!!!
If K9 lives up to his potential that you had discussed and somehow be within striking distance of the likes of Taylor and Jones, I’m guessing wildly that his play could be worth 1-2 wins. If we think that garopolo/baker is worth 1-2 wins over lock, paying a meager 2nd round rookie deal to a RB like K9 seems like an excellent ROI vs paying $15-20 mm to QB.
Regardless, criticizing a team for drafting skill position players in the second round or lower is really silly.
Finally, my follow up question is whether the significant marginal difference in play at CB position makes it more worth it to justify the risk with using HIGH picks vs at RB position just like in fantasy football draft. The drop off from a starting CB to a backup is a lot more than from a starting RB to his backup.