SJ. Love this. I’ve commented on a couple of his articles. Don’t like the click bait style ones but I agree he’s done a very good job with analysis. I really liked you did this. An interview of another Hawks writer. Different thought and perspective than yours. You’ve brought Teets and others to our attention but they are global. Maybe can do more in future. Really cool article.
Re:Kilgore is one I and a couple others brought up. Just today I saw a high end mock (yes pundit is pundit) with Kilgore in 2nd rd to Bills just a few picks before us. Sounds as if Kilgore “stock” rising. Good stuff. I like the “Seahawks” mentality part of this. That’s the part that often seems to be missing from so-called pundits draft predictions as they so often go for “need”. My guess is 32 is traded, especially if JS and FO see as Alexandre noted here, the “ranges”. Drop down a little get another pre 100 and then get a couple of “Hawk” attitude players.
Winning consecutive SBs is a realistic goal for this team. As a fan, I hope them that, especially at #32, JSMM emphasize a player who can contribute as a rookie. That’s very unlikely to be an EDGE.
Moreover, it’s not clear that any of the players on the roster can absorb Riq Woolen’s 817 snaps, either individually or in combination. So I won’t be upset if the first pick is a CB (or safety, but that wasn’t an option in the poll).
"If Seattle had twice as many picks on day two than their currently total (two) then maybe they could draft both a safety and a cornerback. But without that, Alexandre is right in that the Seahawks probably have to settle for one or the other and potentially neither."
But, for all of that, we definitely, positively, and actually have Rashid Shaheed. I'm thinking a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. We have lots of draft picks next year.
I gotta push back a little on Faulk...I watched very little of him but he looks a little sluggish imo. He looked at the combine like he was dragging his leg a little...if he's been injured I retract everything I've said. I don't know, I guess at first I thought he would fall and I was worried we'd take him. I've been wrong before and I'll be wrong again, this is just my two cents.
I think at 20 years old, a lot of his problems are being raw. I see a possibility he’s there at 32. Likewise Avieon Terrell has been falling. He did not perform well at his pro day or the combine. He was dealing with a hamstring injury and maybe it was still bothering him. His play speed looks fine in games. If he falls to 32 I think that would be a solid possibility. He’s a very tough and aggressive player. he’s forced quite a few fumbles and is not afraid to play the run.
Avieon Terrell is another one that doesn't really excite me. He looks like he's probably good but he doesn't have a play style that makes me go ooooooo. Again just my two cents.
I remember people doing live Seahawk mocks two years ago and saying when Murphy was there at 16. “Well I can’t pick him, that’s too unrealistic. He’s a top 10 pick. The point I’m trying to make, if the Seahawks have 11 players with round one grades, it only takes one of those eleven to slip to 32. It shouldn’t happen, but it is not impossible.
I agree he should go in that range. But the NFL network guy Peter S. Just did his 1 round mock, and apparently he got more correct last year than most. He did not have Faulk in the top 32.
I think he expects that. I think he likely only has fewer than a dozen players with 1st round grades. That being said, if one of those 11 or so first round players is still there at 32 - 20 picks lower than expected. I think he wants to take that player. Being a Super Bowl champion with pick 32, you can’t expect to still have a chance at a 1st round player in a slim at the top draft like this year. I think he wants a 1st round player, but doesn’t expect it. Look at the effort he made to get his first round player who fell to pick 35 last year. If it fall into his lap at 32 this year, he will take it.
Price's clips look very good. Fast, although not Walker fast. Good size, vision and juke. Tempting. Although his apparent ball security issues, and the Hawks' history, suggest this particular guy might not be the pick unless he drops into Round 2....
SJ. Love this. I’ve commented on a couple of his articles. Don’t like the click bait style ones but I agree he’s done a very good job with analysis. I really liked you did this. An interview of another Hawks writer. Different thought and perspective than yours. You’ve brought Teets and others to our attention but they are global. Maybe can do more in future. Really cool article.
Re:Kilgore is one I and a couple others brought up. Just today I saw a high end mock (yes pundit is pundit) with Kilgore in 2nd rd to Bills just a few picks before us. Sounds as if Kilgore “stock” rising. Good stuff. I like the “Seahawks” mentality part of this. That’s the part that often seems to be missing from so-called pundits draft predictions as they so often go for “need”. My guess is 32 is traded, especially if JS and FO see as Alexandre noted here, the “ranges”. Drop down a little get another pre 100 and then get a couple of “Hawk” attitude players.
Winning consecutive SBs is a realistic goal for this team. As a fan, I hope them that, especially at #32, JSMM emphasize a player who can contribute as a rookie. That’s very unlikely to be an EDGE.
Moreover, it’s not clear that any of the players on the roster can absorb Riq Woolen’s 817 snaps, either individually or in combination. So I won’t be upset if the first pick is a CB (or safety, but that wasn’t an option in the poll).
Love how Coach Mac, and players, saying it’s a new season and new team. Still hungry. Not resting on last year.
"If Seattle had twice as many picks on day two than their currently total (two) then maybe they could draft both a safety and a cornerback. But without that, Alexandre is right in that the Seahawks probably have to settle for one or the other and potentially neither."
But, for all of that, we definitely, positively, and actually have Rashid Shaheed. I'm thinking a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. We have lots of draft picks next year.
If Cassius Howell is there at 32, I think they take him.
Edge is a higher valued, harder to fill position than CB or RB.
With Mafe gone, and Nwosu and D-law both nearing the end of the line, adding quality pieces and youth to the Edge room is incredibly important.
All of the above subject to be proven. entirely wrong!!
I’m with you on taking an edge. I see Keldric Faulk as a possibility as well.
I gotta push back a little on Faulk...I watched very little of him but he looks a little sluggish imo. He looked at the combine like he was dragging his leg a little...if he's been injured I retract everything I've said. I don't know, I guess at first I thought he would fall and I was worried we'd take him. I've been wrong before and I'll be wrong again, this is just my two cents.
I think at 20 years old, a lot of his problems are being raw. I see a possibility he’s there at 32. Likewise Avieon Terrell has been falling. He did not perform well at his pro day or the combine. He was dealing with a hamstring injury and maybe it was still bothering him. His play speed looks fine in games. If he falls to 32 I think that would be a solid possibility. He’s a very tough and aggressive player. he’s forced quite a few fumbles and is not afraid to play the run.
Avieon Terrell is another one that doesn't really excite me. He looks like he's probably good but he doesn't have a play style that makes me go ooooooo. Again just my two cents.
Keep seeing Faulk in the 10-20 range
I remember people doing live Seahawk mocks two years ago and saying when Murphy was there at 16. “Well I can’t pick him, that’s too unrealistic. He’s a top 10 pick. The point I’m trying to make, if the Seahawks have 11 players with round one grades, it only takes one of those eleven to slip to 32. It shouldn’t happen, but it is not impossible.
I agree he should go in that range. But the NFL network guy Peter S. Just did his 1 round mock, and apparently he got more correct last year than most. He did not have Faulk in the top 32.
Hawks are trading out of pick 32 unless a top CB or Edge happens to fall to them for some reason. Which won't happen. Not holding my breath on Day 1.
I'm sure that's what John Schneider wants and expects to happen.
I think he expects that. I think he likely only has fewer than a dozen players with 1st round grades. That being said, if one of those 11 or so first round players is still there at 32 - 20 picks lower than expected. I think he wants to take that player. Being a Super Bowl champion with pick 32, you can’t expect to still have a chance at a 1st round player in a slim at the top draft like this year. I think he wants a 1st round player, but doesn’t expect it. Look at the effort he made to get his first round player who fell to pick 35 last year. If it fall into his lap at 32 this year, he will take it.
Price's clips look very good. Fast, although not Walker fast. Good size, vision and juke. Tempting. Although his apparent ball security issues, and the Hawks' history, suggest this particular guy might not be the pick unless he drops into Round 2....