Leading up to the 2022 season, next year's draft was constantly on my mind...now look, our Hawks have given us reason to shelve those thoughts. Nevertheless, Denver's troubles have made this a whole lot of fun to speculate on. Perfect for a Bye-week activity!
Since we have FAR less to spend than it looks like we do - only 30-ish players are under contract for 2023 so that $33M will go QUICK! Especially if Geno's agent holds us ransom...So IF we can resign G-7, IMHO our draft priorities are: 1, Game Wrecker DL - 2, WR3 (future 2) - 3, C/G - 4, QB to develop - 5, LB - and (as always) 6, DBs to develop...
Regardless of where these players are picked, these are our top priorities. I trust JS to make the right calls on where they should go based upon the players available and the needs of other teams. That is his 'super-power'.
If we cannot sign Geno, this list should be pretty much the same but I would #1, sign Drew Lock and move QB to the 2nd priority. Regardless, as we have seen, a Game Wrecking DL changes the game perhaps even more than a QB does - it would be cool to locate a Vita Vea, Aaron Donald, JJ/TJ Watt, Bosa bros type in the 2023 draft.
I like your picks but feel our native first pick should be WR. I like the guy you picked but I feel the current and future need at WR is greater. Then you get the safety in the second round and Grayson in the third. I will lose my mind if they don't draft an absolute game wrecker DL if with a top 5 pick.
In 2023 the LBs that on IR: Tyreke Smith (LB), Alton Robinson (LB), Darryl Johnson (LB), Cullen Gillaspia (LB) may make the need to draft a LB later in the draft.
Love these Picks!!!! It maybe depends on where the Seahawks Pick ends up. If they manage to get into and survive Wildcard Weekend the 3rd Round selection may be too late for Grayson. If they can resign Geno to a relative cheap deal i still hope they are Open to adding McCall.
I'm a gambler (in my mind), and the gambler in me says McCall will still be there in the 3rd. Here's the deal, Geno in 2023, 2024, maybe Lock 2025 after we swindle some team into over paying for Geno, and that doesn't line up well for McCall and the Hawks unless Pete sees him as a generational talent, and then we take him in the 2nd if not sooner.
If Carter and Anderson are both on the board who is the pick? There is a decent chance McCall is there in the 3rd, if so wouldn't WR or OG be more prudent?
Oh man the boards at Mile High Report are in flames, wondering how Russ can be persuaded to retire among other things... If Denver is smart they will fire Hackett and the GM and turn the whole team over to Sean Payton (let him pick the GM, like Pete did). Sean would get the most out of Russ and build a competitive team.
As for the picks, not much to criticize with the selections although I think Grayson McCall will be a third round pick or later. That G/C position needs to get addressed, too. Can you imagine if the OL had a couple more studs to go with Lewis, Cross, and Lucas?
I truley like your picks of Carter, Branch, Verse, and of course Grayson McCall as a second day or third day if Seattle has the courage to wait that long. The only thing that makes me wonder, Pete Carroll loves a strong armed quarterback. When asked who was his best Quarterback at USC his answer Carson Palmer. That is not surprising, but his arm strength was the first quality Pete mentioned. I do believe Pete looks at Drew Lock as a two to three year project and a true NFL startr. Unless Geno falls off a cliff he will be number one. Working in McCalls favor he is the point gaurd Pete wants. I have watched Grayson and I think his arm is stronger than Tua's. His quick decision making is off the charts.
Carter, Georgia plays the ultimate team defense, so it can be hard to read about greatness, as their stats are skewed downward. Joe can Carter pressure the QB at a high rate? I have seen him in run defense and he is very good.
I would be very happy to see Ryan Neal play his entire career in Seattle.
Lastly I am giving Quandre Diggs a pass this year. On more than a couple of plays I have noticed a limp. I can't remember who was miced up but Diggs really whacked a TE on the sidelines. A Seahawk player said "don't hurt yourself" Diggs reply was unexpected " I have to take my chances when I get them because I can't push off on my right foot". That is something that should have been edited out, not because it will give our opponents an advantage, more for his pride as he would never publicly make an excuse. Same injury as Locketts I believe, but a receiver knows where he is going, a defender has to react, and that split second can be a big difference.
Sounds great to me! Do you think Carter is better than Anderson? Both are good and I admit I haven't watched the SEC at all this year. Who would you take in the first if we got Anderson with the first pick?
Number 1 pick ( even if they have to trade up ) has to be an offense wrecking D lineman. Period.
After that Interior O line, athletic outside LB . QB Mcall, 3rd receiver 3 or 4th round.
Trading Wilson for the indecent haul they got back was shear genuis!
SS Joe, thanks for bringing this topic up.
Leading up to the 2022 season, next year's draft was constantly on my mind...now look, our Hawks have given us reason to shelve those thoughts. Nevertheless, Denver's troubles have made this a whole lot of fun to speculate on. Perfect for a Bye-week activity!
Since we have FAR less to spend than it looks like we do - only 30-ish players are under contract for 2023 so that $33M will go QUICK! Especially if Geno's agent holds us ransom...So IF we can resign G-7, IMHO our draft priorities are: 1, Game Wrecker DL - 2, WR3 (future 2) - 3, C/G - 4, QB to develop - 5, LB - and (as always) 6, DBs to develop...
Regardless of where these players are picked, these are our top priorities. I trust JS to make the right calls on where they should go based upon the players available and the needs of other teams. That is his 'super-power'.
If we cannot sign Geno, this list should be pretty much the same but I would #1, sign Drew Lock and move QB to the 2nd priority. Regardless, as we have seen, a Game Wrecking DL changes the game perhaps even more than a QB does - it would be cool to locate a Vita Vea, Aaron Donald, JJ/TJ Watt, Bosa bros type in the 2023 draft.
I like your picks but feel our native first pick should be WR. I like the guy you picked but I feel the current and future need at WR is greater. Then you get the safety in the second round and Grayson in the third. I will lose my mind if they don't draft an absolute game wrecker DL if with a top 5 pick.
In 2023 the LBs that on IR: Tyreke Smith (LB), Alton Robinson (LB), Darryl Johnson (LB), Cullen Gillaspia (LB) may make the need to draft a LB later in the draft.
Now that McCall is out for the season due to injury, do you think it's possible he returns for his senior year?
Costal in the top 25 this week, you boy will get discovered.
Love these Picks!!!! It maybe depends on where the Seahawks Pick ends up. If they manage to get into and survive Wildcard Weekend the 3rd Round selection may be too late for Grayson. If they can resign Geno to a relative cheap deal i still hope they are Open to adding McCall.
I'm a gambler (in my mind), and the gambler in me says McCall will still be there in the 3rd. Here's the deal, Geno in 2023, 2024, maybe Lock 2025 after we swindle some team into over paying for Geno, and that doesn't line up well for McCall and the Hawks unless Pete sees him as a generational talent, and then we take him in the 2nd if not sooner.
If Carter and Anderson are both on the board who is the pick? There is a decent chance McCall is there in the 3rd, if so wouldn't WR or OG be more prudent?
Oh man the boards at Mile High Report are in flames, wondering how Russ can be persuaded to retire among other things... If Denver is smart they will fire Hackett and the GM and turn the whole team over to Sean Payton (let him pick the GM, like Pete did). Sean would get the most out of Russ and build a competitive team.
As for the picks, not much to criticize with the selections although I think Grayson McCall will be a third round pick or later. That G/C position needs to get addressed, too. Can you imagine if the OL had a couple more studs to go with Lewis, Cross, and Lucas?
Okay 👍
I truley like your picks of Carter, Branch, Verse, and of course Grayson McCall as a second day or third day if Seattle has the courage to wait that long. The only thing that makes me wonder, Pete Carroll loves a strong armed quarterback. When asked who was his best Quarterback at USC his answer Carson Palmer. That is not surprising, but his arm strength was the first quality Pete mentioned. I do believe Pete looks at Drew Lock as a two to three year project and a true NFL startr. Unless Geno falls off a cliff he will be number one. Working in McCalls favor he is the point gaurd Pete wants. I have watched Grayson and I think his arm is stronger than Tua's. His quick decision making is off the charts.
Carter, Georgia plays the ultimate team defense, so it can be hard to read about greatness, as their stats are skewed downward. Joe can Carter pressure the QB at a high rate? I have seen him in run defense and he is very good.
I would be very happy to see Ryan Neal play his entire career in Seattle.
Lastly I am giving Quandre Diggs a pass this year. On more than a couple of plays I have noticed a limp. I can't remember who was miced up but Diggs really whacked a TE on the sidelines. A Seahawk player said "don't hurt yourself" Diggs reply was unexpected " I have to take my chances when I get them because I can't push off on my right foot". That is something that should have been edited out, not because it will give our opponents an advantage, more for his pride as he would never publicly make an excuse. Same injury as Locketts I believe, but a receiver knows where he is going, a defender has to react, and that split second can be a big difference.
Sounds great to me! Do you think Carter is better than Anderson? Both are good and I admit I haven't watched the SEC at all this year. Who would you take in the first if we got Anderson with the first pick?