It occurs to me that Bud Clark (S) has some mixed reviews, but has a little more good than bad. But having 6 years experience of college shouldn't he have a little less areas needing improvement? Granted no player comes into the pros as being polished, I will go with the belief that MM and coaching staff can get Bud to become a solid player on a quicker learning curve.
2 cents from an NBC draft analyst: "Bud Clark to Seattle might be my favorite of any pick made thus far. He’s an absolute weapon on the backend and lands within the perfect defense to allow him to do what he does best in flying around to the football.
Clark, Emmanwori and Witherspoon in that secondary are just outstanding additions of talent from John Schneider."
From a fit standpoint and what they focus on to keep offensives guessing, this is a A pick for Seattle. The guy was molded for our culture and scheme. He may have gone later in the 3rd, but based on our picks, and limited trade down options, I can’t imagine a better decision.
If we sliced off a round in the top of the draft and said Bud Clark is maybe more like a "80th-120th pick" in another draft, then he's not too much different than Coby. I guess I would not expect to see much of Clark this year.
Next gen has Clark ranked 8th in productivity....and it seems like productivity is the best correlation to success since athleticism runs rampant in the smaller sized positions. Ie there are so many good athletes at WR and DB that it's very difficult to even be a top 10 athlete, let alone be a top athlete and top in productivity. It's better to focus on productivity in those position groups. But if you look at the big fellas it's crazy the switch. If you are huge and athletic your basically 75 percent gonna succeed. Bud Clark...let's go!!!
Both guys are from Christian schools which fits the current culture.
Wheras, Pete would draft second chance guys and rebuild them with humanist psychology, I think they are currently leaning to players who will attend the Sunday team service.
If we have a real back end safety that makes turnovers to team up with 3manwari in the box, that’s fantastic in my eyes. Both can play nickel, so they can be disguised, nice for our coach. Both are willing run defenders, needed. He plays like a ball hawk and has great range. Both are second round picks. Bud is now with a guy we all know plays the box like a maniac with his hair on fire. In John I trust
#3 is a hybrid Safety/LB and Bud Clark is a hybrid Free Safety/Slot Corner. A flexible defender. I’m all in.
My first thought was that Bud Clark was a Nashville session player or a product at the local dispensary. My second thought was that this pick is perfect for a Mike Macdonald defense.
In John we trust. This feels like a gift to his talented head coach. Clark seems like he can be versatile and play all over the field. Our defense looks more multiple than it did when we had Cobe Bryant at safety.
This guy looks like another chess piece with a bit of time to develop because our safety room has accomplished players in it. It's too bad we missed out on an edge rusher here, but it might have been best player available for the scheme and our defensive goals.
I'm a fan of Louis Riddick's analysis and his comments about this player got me pumped up.
For sure, my read exactly. I had him at 96 rather than 64 but he's a great choice, chesspiece. Going to have to go to tackling school but hopefully we can clean that up.
Depends on his game and play style. Deon Sanders was not much of a tackler but he didn't really need to when he had the ball in his hands half the time
It occurs to me that Bud Clark (S) has some mixed reviews, but has a little more good than bad. But having 6 years experience of college shouldn't he have a little less areas needing improvement? Granted no player comes into the pros as being polished, I will go with the belief that MM and coaching staff can get Bud to become a solid player on a quicker learning curve.
(four most TCU) was suppose to be for the most, right?
2 cents from an NBC draft analyst: "Bud Clark to Seattle might be my favorite of any pick made thus far. He’s an absolute weapon on the backend and lands within the perfect defense to allow him to do what he does best in flying around to the football.
Clark, Emmanwori and Witherspoon in that secondary are just outstanding additions of talent from John Schneider."
Im kinda disappointed. Who!! Seems small and ??? I guess i trust our coach and GM on this one!
From a fit standpoint and what they focus on to keep offensives guessing, this is a A pick for Seattle. The guy was molded for our culture and scheme. He may have gone later in the 3rd, but based on our picks, and limited trade down options, I can’t imagine a better decision.
I hope there's some dog in that horned frog. Six year player, not good against the run. I'm not seeing the vision.
But.
I've spent a not small amount of time trying to learn about this draft.
All I know at this point is that I don't know a damn'd thing.
Or the Seahawks are lighting their picks on fire.
(It's far more likely I don't know anything.)
If we sliced off a round in the top of the draft and said Bud Clark is maybe more like a "80th-120th pick" in another draft, then he's not too much different than Coby. I guess I would not expect to see much of Clark this year.
Bud was first I-love-what-I’ve-heard-so-I-hope-JS-does-too list! Plus, Ft Worth (home of TCU is a great town.
Great name. What else could matter?
Next gen has Clark ranked 8th in productivity....and it seems like productivity is the best correlation to success since athleticism runs rampant in the smaller sized positions. Ie there are so many good athletes at WR and DB that it's very difficult to even be a top 10 athlete, let alone be a top athlete and top in productivity. It's better to focus on productivity in those position groups. But if you look at the big fellas it's crazy the switch. If you are huge and athletic your basically 75 percent gonna succeed. Bud Clark...let's go!!!
Both guys are from Christian schools which fits the current culture.
Wheras, Pete would draft second chance guys and rebuild them with humanist psychology, I think they are currently leaning to players who will attend the Sunday team service.
Despite the name, TCU is basically nondenominational.
So no mandatory theology courses?
Either way, the role of the team chaplain and all-in on faith seems to be the big team-building/identity change between old guard and new.
If we have a real back end safety that makes turnovers to team up with 3manwari in the box, that’s fantastic in my eyes. Both can play nickel, so they can be disguised, nice for our coach. Both are willing run defenders, needed. He plays like a ball hawk and has great range. Both are second round picks. Bud is now with a guy we all know plays the box like a maniac with his hair on fire. In John I trust
Ball hawk. He’s a better Coby than Coby. We replaced K9 and Bryant. With potentially better players.
Certainly cheaper by a sight, which allows us to keep some of our other players.
Indeed!
Here , I guess we just need to trust the scouts and the algorithms. I like his athleticism and his ballhawking instinct.
#3 is a hybrid Safety/LB and Bud Clark is a hybrid Free Safety/Slot Corner. A flexible defender. I’m all in.
My first thought was that Bud Clark was a Nashville session player or a product at the local dispensary. My second thought was that this pick is perfect for a Mike Macdonald defense.
I remember all those nights in good old Nashville!
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In John we trust. This feels like a gift to his talented head coach. Clark seems like he can be versatile and play all over the field. Our defense looks more multiple than it did when we had Cobe Bryant at safety.
This guy looks like another chess piece with a bit of time to develop because our safety room has accomplished players in it. It's too bad we missed out on an edge rusher here, but it might have been best player available for the scheme and our defensive goals.
I'm a fan of Louis Riddick's analysis and his comments about this player got me pumped up.
For sure, my read exactly. I had him at 96 rather than 64 but he's a great choice, chesspiece. Going to have to go to tackling school but hopefully we can clean that up.
Depends on his game and play style. Deon Sanders was not much of a tackler but he didn't really need to when he had the ball in his hands half the time
Noice.
In MM I trust. What a weird draft. RB and S for top two.