Poona is great, he's loved by his teammates, and it's a feel-good story of UDFA made starter . He's a fan favorite and this brings money to the team.
I'm afraid he's not capable of a NT role in a 3-4, and may not fit in a big end role. Mone and Adams are both made in the mold of Woods, so the scales pend their way. I hope we get a trade partner for Ford, he can wreak havoc on a 4-3 defense.
Bellore is another fan favorite, and I'm pretty sure he'll be released (even if it's temporarily to get people onto the IR without making them lose the entire season, Dee and KW3 (or K9) seem candidates for that). He's not going to be claimed by anyone and will join the practice squad. Maybe he even retires so he can join Izzo as an assistant ST coach next year.
Jackson gives us no cap relief, unless he's traded (and even in that case, it's very little). We have a lot of depth on the right side but almost none on the left (though Haynes didn't fare bad there). A player for player with a reserve left guard just for dumping his salary elsewhere? But probably he's kept as the only really experienced player on our line.
Myers is staying, I don't see other way. He missed quite a few kicks last year, but was amazing on kickoffs (lots of behind-the-20 opponent field position), and there's no reasonably good kicker available right now.
Other player that may be less safe than one thinks is Swain, especially if someone else shines on punt returns.
The Lockless Monster (a.k.a. Thursday night Seahawks offense) isn't likely to be much fun to watch, and I worry that it will take away from the WR competition. It should be interesting to see if the OL and RBs can create some space and reinforce the good stuff we saw last weekend.
I'm starting to feel more warm and fuzzy about the largest players on the team on both sides of the line. Your observations on Poona make too much sense. Another contract for him would likely be one that overvalues his future contributions, which isn't typically a good idea for a young not-rebuilding team. We have some decent low-key trade opportunities from our D-line and Gabe Jackson that I hope we can take advantage of. But dammit, I don't want Poona to play for anyone else!
If Lock actually has a bad case of Covid it will make the Jimmy G cut when it happens a LOT more interesting. Say Lock is on the shelf for a couple of weeks--you don't really want to be left with Eason backing up Geno do you?
It's definitely hard to get jazzed about tomorrow's game but thanks for helping us find reasons for interest. I agree that Ford, Jackson and Meyer could all be on the bubble because their contracts are richer than what makes sense for this team at this time. Was hoping we'd draft Cade York but the Browns took him off the board in round 4. I understand he's doing well so far.
I'm hoping we hear more about Walker's injury soon. Fingers crossed that his recovery will be fast and complete.
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Sheez, How depressing, It isn't even regular season yet, and we already lost our top draft RB Walker for a good portion of the season. I'm sure Pete is happy he has a stable of good running backs this year !! Well lets see how many of them can make it to December ?
I have refrained on commenting about Noah Fant mostly because I haven't seen him play for us. Also not wanting to be a Debbie Downer. Ken opened the door so, Fant not getting his second foot down was mind boggling for me. I was an athlete and as always my mind flashed to what could have made that happen, answer ??? He is a professional catcher of the football, rule 1 catch the ball ✅️ rule two get both feet in. You should innately know where you are on the field. I am not going to jump to any conclusions but I bet Fant heard about that in the meetings and film room.
Ford is a dilemma, the Seahawks rightfully paid the man, but I bet they thought they would see many more pressures on the QB. Ford needs to play like his hair is on fire because Adams did look good. I don't expect Seattle to part with him for anything less than a 3rd rounder.
Finally I have not seen Meyer's in practice. I kicked goals in rugby for 23 years. I have not lost confidence in him he has the stroke and timing, but he better take advantage of his up coming opportunities. Pete wants Meyers he also wants a sense that Jason will be reliable. If any season every point counts its this one, and that's why I 🤔 think he makes it ???
Lastly Jefferson is being saved as he is an above average journeyman !
If people like Poona and Jackson are genuinely expendable, that means great things about the talent level of the team. Same thing about the much-hyped Noah Fant only being good enough for TE2.
I'm also sort of hoping Swain gets cut: that would mean our WR room is super deep because last year's WR3 can't even make the team.
Oh and I'm also keeping an eye on Tre Brown. Seemed like he was a relative stud last year when he played. If he gets healthy and can't win a starting gig (or maybe even a first backup gig), that means really good things about the people in front of him. We already showed our starting slot CB from last year the door for not measuring up. If the apparent solution at LCB last year becomes an afterthought this year, it's safe to say our CB talent level has increased quite a bit.
It's the Seahawks' pick in the 2023 draft. We had a terrible 2022 because both Smith and Lock were lost for the season due to injuries in the Denver game. Houston, with the first pick in the draft, has chosen Bryce Young.
Do you take:
1. Will Andersen,
2. Jalen Carter,
3. Someone else,
4. trade Detroit the #2 pick for their #7 and #32 picks.
A dominating lineman that can bring pressure up the middle is the second most valuable commodity in the NFL because it's so rare. My answer is Jalen Carter. Sorry Poona.
Poona is great, he's loved by his teammates, and it's a feel-good story of UDFA made starter . He's a fan favorite and this brings money to the team.
I'm afraid he's not capable of a NT role in a 3-4, and may not fit in a big end role. Mone and Adams are both made in the mold of Woods, so the scales pend their way. I hope we get a trade partner for Ford, he can wreak havoc on a 4-3 defense.
Bellore is another fan favorite, and I'm pretty sure he'll be released (even if it's temporarily to get people onto the IR without making them lose the entire season, Dee and KW3 (or K9) seem candidates for that). He's not going to be claimed by anyone and will join the practice squad. Maybe he even retires so he can join Izzo as an assistant ST coach next year.
Jackson gives us no cap relief, unless he's traded (and even in that case, it's very little). We have a lot of depth on the right side but almost none on the left (though Haynes didn't fare bad there). A player for player with a reserve left guard just for dumping his salary elsewhere? But probably he's kept as the only really experienced player on our line.
Myers is staying, I don't see other way. He missed quite a few kicks last year, but was amazing on kickoffs (lots of behind-the-20 opponent field position), and there's no reasonably good kicker available right now.
Other player that may be less safe than one thinks is Swain, especially if someone else shines on punt returns.
The Lockless Monster (a.k.a. Thursday night Seahawks offense) isn't likely to be much fun to watch, and I worry that it will take away from the WR competition. It should be interesting to see if the OL and RBs can create some space and reinforce the good stuff we saw last weekend.
I'm starting to feel more warm and fuzzy about the largest players on the team on both sides of the line. Your observations on Poona make too much sense. Another contract for him would likely be one that overvalues his future contributions, which isn't typically a good idea for a young not-rebuilding team. We have some decent low-key trade opportunities from our D-line and Gabe Jackson that I hope we can take advantage of. But dammit, I don't want Poona to play for anyone else!
If Lock actually has a bad case of Covid it will make the Jimmy G cut when it happens a LOT more interesting. Say Lock is on the shelf for a couple of weeks--you don't really want to be left with Eason backing up Geno do you?
“ tuning into ESPN (or Fox, if you’re in Seattle)”.
It was my impression that you had to be an Amazon primer to tune in.
Thank You !
Now we’ll see how much of it I can “stomach” to watch.
It's definitely hard to get jazzed about tomorrow's game but thanks for helping us find reasons for interest. I agree that Ford, Jackson and Meyer could all be on the bubble because their contracts are richer than what makes sense for this team at this time. Was hoping we'd draft Cade York but the Browns took him off the board in round 4. I understand he's doing well so far.
I'm hoping we hear more about Walker's injury soon. Fingers crossed that his recovery will be fast and complete.
Camp body vs own body..nice one
Sheez, How depressing, It isn't even regular season yet, and we already lost our top draft RB Walker for a good portion of the season. I'm sure Pete is happy he has a stable of good running backs this year !! Well lets see how many of them can make it to December ?
Forgot to mention, I would far rather our offense including who ever is our QB than Chicago's.
I have refrained on commenting about Noah Fant mostly because I haven't seen him play for us. Also not wanting to be a Debbie Downer. Ken opened the door so, Fant not getting his second foot down was mind boggling for me. I was an athlete and as always my mind flashed to what could have made that happen, answer ??? He is a professional catcher of the football, rule 1 catch the ball ✅️ rule two get both feet in. You should innately know where you are on the field. I am not going to jump to any conclusions but I bet Fant heard about that in the meetings and film room.
Ford is a dilemma, the Seahawks rightfully paid the man, but I bet they thought they would see many more pressures on the QB. Ford needs to play like his hair is on fire because Adams did look good. I don't expect Seattle to part with him for anything less than a 3rd rounder.
Finally I have not seen Meyer's in practice. I kicked goals in rugby for 23 years. I have not lost confidence in him he has the stroke and timing, but he better take advantage of his up coming opportunities. Pete wants Meyers he also wants a sense that Jason will be reliable. If any season every point counts its this one, and that's why I 🤔 think he makes it ???
Lastly Jefferson is being saved as he is an above average journeyman !
If people like Poona and Jackson are genuinely expendable, that means great things about the talent level of the team. Same thing about the much-hyped Noah Fant only being good enough for TE2.
I'm also sort of hoping Swain gets cut: that would mean our WR room is super deep because last year's WR3 can't even make the team.
Oh and I'm also keeping an eye on Tre Brown. Seemed like he was a relative stud last year when he played. If he gets healthy and can't win a starting gig (or maybe even a first backup gig), that means really good things about the people in front of him. We already showed our starting slot CB from last year the door for not measuring up. If the apparent solution at LCB last year becomes an afterthought this year, it's safe to say our CB talent level has increased quite a bit.
It's the Seahawks' pick in the 2023 draft. We had a terrible 2022 because both Smith and Lock were lost for the season due to injuries in the Denver game. Houston, with the first pick in the draft, has chosen Bryce Young.
Do you take:
1. Will Andersen,
2. Jalen Carter,
3. Someone else,
4. trade Detroit the #2 pick for their #7 and #32 picks.
A dominating lineman that can bring pressure up the middle is the second most valuable commodity in the NFL because it's so rare. My answer is Jalen Carter. Sorry Poona.