re. running backs: I honestly believe JS thinks the team could be good as is with only minimal additions from the draft/UDFAs/FAs.
K9 was fantastic the last part of last season... but I haven't forgotten how many voices more knowledgeable than me were calling him out as underperforming up until then. Maybe the switch was fully flipped and he'll be incredible for the next 5 years? No idea and don't really care: he's gone, so that part is moot.
But are there players on the team or otherwise available who are capable of what the team expected from him last season - not what they got at the end, but what they expected and planned around - yeah, I'm fairly certain JS and company think the answer is yes.
Okay, the rules are I have to pick at 32, 64 and 96. I will follow the rules but first let me say there is abundant talent in the top 40 rank to allow for a trade back to the low 40’s and get another pick, and that is my wish. But, with the rules at 32 I would take one of the Edge rushers. First choice is Howell. Despite his short arms provides a violent rush on QB. Not great against the run but he plays in year one as a third down rusher as a minimum. Second Edge choice is Zion Young. He has pass rush skills and can defend the run. In year one he would be in the rotation on any down.
My first thought given the list of options was to trade down then pick one of the top three CB’s. They are all 6’0” and weigh in the 190’s, some are best in zone, some lack run stopping instincts. But I think the best value is Daylen Everette from Georgia. Good zone coverage, a bit grabby in man coverage, needs work. And is aggressive against the run. Starts on special teams and works into starter year 2. He will be available at pick 96.
Which leave pick 64 for running back.
My choice is Price from Notre Dame and he is my wish list to add to the choices. Baring that, I’ll toss a coin and go with Coleman from Washington he doesn’t fumble.
As we all know, the Seahawks won an SB in ‘13 in large part due to their 2010, 11, and 12 drafts. This past year’s sb is rooted in the 22, 23, and 25 drafts (24 was decent not great). JS is on a great run and I just want him to keep doing what he’s been doing, which seems like picking lots of good football players.
For me I’ve got Hawks trading down. KC at 40. But with no trade then at 32 Howell, Johnson, Hood, Cisse. At 64 Price or Jacas but they are not listed. If I knew Coleman at 96 probably not go Price but from this list likely going Washington. At 96, Kilgore. But “surprised” only 1 DT/interior guy. In my mock I got a guy I really liked late so might be their thinking, a JReed eventual is there at the end thus not visited. My guys are Edge, CB, RB and S. If only 4 picks then no Oline, think JS was prepared for this weaker year by going heavy Oline last year. Edge to replace Mafe speed if you will. And for future. CB for depth with Pritchett. S for Dareke ST gunner role and potential future. RB. My missing piece and not trading down and getting at least one more pick is DT or RB. Why I feel McDonald is a possible, skipping trade options.
If the Hawks do trade back a few spots to pick up an extra pick, say early 4th/late 3rd I expect them to look to add an Edge, CB, Safety or RB, and with the extra pick, I like Jalen Farmer, RG.
Just read up on The Beast. Once I saw he was Kentucky kid I knew who you meant. This from Dane. Dang sounds like a perfect Hawk. And we’ve got the OLine coach. “Farmer is an athletic boulder in pass protection and a bulldozer as a run blocker. He should continue to ascend with pro coaching. He has NFL starting-caliber ability, especially if he lands with a team that specializes in a downhill, smash-mouth run game.”
Exactly, no more whiffs at RG in the passing game and Benton can coach up his skills with his obvious athletic skills and strength. He should be available at 96 and if they add another late 3rd round pick in a trade back, I like the idea of using it here. Then trading Haynes or a late day three pick. That O-line room is crowded.
On another note related to all the noise Danno posted. I’m still all for a Kenyon but preferably an awesome stud better locker room guy, Cam Jordan for a year.
Ken Walker showed us what he can do as RB1. Not RB1a sharing with RB1b. "Let him find his rhythm" was said by more than one retired RB super star last year and Schneider listened. We can expect to feel regret watching him play for KC...for a while.
Sorry SJ I thought you already knew about The Beast. I used it and our group here for a fun mock and posted on your other Post page. Would’ve sent had I known you weren’t aware.
Lots of rumors starting or floating around today, but this time it’s not Crosby. It’s Miles Garrett, Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Dan Viens posted a video claiming a Seahawk source stating the Hawks made inquiries of Cleveland and the Giants. I imagine we’d have to give up all three picks on day one and two to get Garrett. He is an alien. Issue with Thibideaux is I think this is the last year of his contract? If we can’t re sign him it becomes an expensive rental. Lawrence wants a new contract, and he’d have to wait a year to get one in Seattle. Does that cause problems?
Thibideaux seems the easiest to fit in, but not the biggest upside.
Danno someone’s missing on your Top 30 visits list…..(correction not missing from the work but the big dude who is on several of our radars hasnt been invited in. Sorry poor English. Your list was good work! Thank you)
Kilgore seems like the most Seahawky of Seahawks and I believe was S partners with Nick and would be an amazing 3rd round pick if hes available. Would be the Love replacement and absolute dawg to work with Nick.
Jake I’ve done a few fun mocks and Kilgore was there and that was my exact thought when reading AtoZ, Teets, The Beast. I’ve picked him up late in my 3-4 mock play drafts. Fits “need” now (Special Teams with loss of Dareke (hate that loss)) and possible future. Interesting he filled in when Nick was hurt a couple years back. My first mock I really liked the guys picked up.
SSJ, OK, here goes:
32: Cassius Howell - Edge
64: Stukes CB or Halcy S
96: Jonah Coleman RB
….but I am certain that JS will blow us all away with something much more clever than these picks of mine…
re. running backs: I honestly believe JS thinks the team could be good as is with only minimal additions from the draft/UDFAs/FAs.
K9 was fantastic the last part of last season... but I haven't forgotten how many voices more knowledgeable than me were calling him out as underperforming up until then. Maybe the switch was fully flipped and he'll be incredible for the next 5 years? No idea and don't really care: he's gone, so that part is moot.
But are there players on the team or otherwise available who are capable of what the team expected from him last season - not what they got at the end, but what they expected and planned around - yeah, I'm fairly certain JS and company think the answer is yes.
Okay, the rules are I have to pick at 32, 64 and 96. I will follow the rules but first let me say there is abundant talent in the top 40 rank to allow for a trade back to the low 40’s and get another pick, and that is my wish. But, with the rules at 32 I would take one of the Edge rushers. First choice is Howell. Despite his short arms provides a violent rush on QB. Not great against the run but he plays in year one as a third down rusher as a minimum. Second Edge choice is Zion Young. He has pass rush skills and can defend the run. In year one he would be in the rotation on any down.
My first thought given the list of options was to trade down then pick one of the top three CB’s. They are all 6’0” and weigh in the 190’s, some are best in zone, some lack run stopping instincts. But I think the best value is Daylen Everette from Georgia. Good zone coverage, a bit grabby in man coverage, needs work. And is aggressive against the run. Starts on special teams and works into starter year 2. He will be available at pick 96.
Which leave pick 64 for running back.
My choice is Price from Notre Dame and he is my wish list to add to the choices. Baring that, I’ll toss a coin and go with Coleman from Washington he doesn’t fumble.
That’s it, played by the rules.
As we all know, the Seahawks won an SB in ‘13 in large part due to their 2010, 11, and 12 drafts. This past year’s sb is rooted in the 22, 23, and 25 drafts (24 was decent not great). JS is on a great run and I just want him to keep doing what he’s been doing, which seems like picking lots of good football players.
Have the Seahawks ever picked a player from a position that they didn’t have a visit from? Just curious.
It probably happens all the time, so excuse my ignorance if it does.
For me I’ve got Hawks trading down. KC at 40. But with no trade then at 32 Howell, Johnson, Hood, Cisse. At 64 Price or Jacas but they are not listed. If I knew Coleman at 96 probably not go Price but from this list likely going Washington. At 96, Kilgore. But “surprised” only 1 DT/interior guy. In my mock I got a guy I really liked late so might be their thinking, a JReed eventual is there at the end thus not visited. My guys are Edge, CB, RB and S. If only 4 picks then no Oline, think JS was prepared for this weaker year by going heavy Oline last year. Edge to replace Mafe speed if you will. And for future. CB for depth with Pritchett. S for Dareke ST gunner role and potential future. RB. My missing piece and not trading down and getting at least one more pick is DT or RB. Why I feel McDonald is a possible, skipping trade options.
If the Hawks do trade back a few spots to pick up an extra pick, say early 4th/late 3rd I expect them to look to add an Edge, CB, Safety or RB, and with the extra pick, I like Jalen Farmer, RG.
But I feel a DT is possible. But interior on either side of the line if get an extra. We’re both in same thought.
If you recall I went with Slaughter because he fell. I will check out Farmer.
Farmer has awesome testing and traits. I felt he’s a good fit with Benton working on his skills
Just read up on The Beast. Once I saw he was Kentucky kid I knew who you meant. This from Dane. Dang sounds like a perfect Hawk. And we’ve got the OLine coach. “Farmer is an athletic boulder in pass protection and a bulldozer as a run blocker. He should continue to ascend with pro coaching. He has NFL starting-caliber ability, especially if he lands with a team that specializes in a downhill, smash-mouth run game.”
Exactly, no more whiffs at RG in the passing game and Benton can coach up his skills with his obvious athletic skills and strength. He should be available at 96 and if they add another late 3rd round pick in a trade back, I like the idea of using it here. Then trading Haynes or a late day three pick. That O-line room is crowded.
I did Slaughter in part because Sundell could be moved, IMHO. Also I think Farmer went when I dropped down.
On another note related to all the noise Danno posted. I’m still all for a Kenyon but preferably an awesome stud better locker room guy, Cam Jordan for a year.
Ken Walker showed us what he can do as RB1. Not RB1a sharing with RB1b. "Let him find his rhythm" was said by more than one retired RB super star last year and Schneider listened. We can expect to feel regret watching him play for KC...for a while.
Sorry SJ I thought you already knew about The Beast. I used it and our group here for a fun mock and posted on your other Post page. Would’ve sent had I known you weren’t aware.
Lots of rumors starting or floating around today, but this time it’s not Crosby. It’s Miles Garrett, Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Dan Viens posted a video claiming a Seahawk source stating the Hawks made inquiries of Cleveland and the Giants. I imagine we’d have to give up all three picks on day one and two to get Garrett. He is an alien. Issue with Thibideaux is I think this is the last year of his contract? If we can’t re sign him it becomes an expensive rental. Lawrence wants a new contract, and he’d have to wait a year to get one in Seattle. Does that cause problems?
Thibideaux seems the easiest to fit in, but not the biggest upside.
Danno someone’s missing on your Top 30 visits list…..(correction not missing from the work but the big dude who is on several of our radars hasnt been invited in. Sorry poor English. Your list was good work! Thank you)
I used the FieldGulls list of players. Who is missing?
Your guy!!!!!
How could I forget.
:-))). Fixed my post.
McDonald, Cisse & Coleman
Kilgore seems like the most Seahawky of Seahawks and I believe was S partners with Nick and would be an amazing 3rd round pick if hes available. Would be the Love replacement and absolute dawg to work with Nick.
Jake I’ve done a few fun mocks and Kilgore was there and that was my exact thought when reading AtoZ, Teets, The Beast. I’ve picked him up late in my 3-4 mock play drafts. Fits “need” now (Special Teams with loss of Dareke (hate that loss)) and possible future. Interesting he filled in when Nick was hurt a couple years back. My first mock I really liked the guys picked up.