I don't think this stops the Hawks from taking any QB. They are setting themselves up to take BPA. Could be all sorts of players, could be a tradeback to select a WR for a team that wants 'the best' defensive player in the draft.
This tells me Seattle is not high on the QB draft picks and will focus on other needs this draft. In true seaside fashion this is just my option and I reserve the right to be wrong and admit being wrong! :o)
I’m not qualified to evaluate NFL talent but regardless of what they do at #5, I would love them to draft Bijan at 20. Lots of depth at DL/edge/LB in later rounds.
I'm very pleased with this signing, as I am, really, with all of them so far. Very "team focused." Building players up. Everybody makes sense. Of course Geno needs a back up, just as Russell did, and as Geno matured and absorbed the offense and honed his skills, so will Drew. I like the center. I like getting Jarran Reed back. I like the idea of Dre Mon Jones. I'm getting a great "team" vibe from this year's offseason so far. It feels like we're really building on something. Go Hawks!
Excellent news... I've been on the Lock hype train for a long time now and not re-signing him would have forced me to get off and admit I was wrong (what? me wrong?)
The way they've been killing free agency this season I wonder if they try to trade 5 for an existing player... like Philly did with AJ Brown (to marvelous effect).
Someone tell me what to think. Much like last season when we gave Geno a one year deal, I thought that if they weren't going to bring someone else in to be the likely starter, then why not make it at least 2 years? If they think the have "two starters on their roster" as Pete said, then why not tie them up to a short but better contract in case they ball out? Not that I have high hopes for Lock as a starter, but I have only seen him play in Denver and preseason. And he didn't look very good either time to put it nicely. But players develop, and while Lock had a up and down college career he was 1st team all SEC so potential would seem to be there.
Man...watching this, and where they've spent their cash, here's what I'm thinking:
1. They are trading down from 5 unless Anderson falls to them. Or, they are pretty sure Anderson is going to fall to them bc someone (Atlanta, Raiders, Tennessee, Tampa stretching) is going to trade to #3. I know Garoppolo went to Raiders but he could be like a Geno, air cover for a future QB1 like Richardson who strikes me as a Raider type.
2. Or, they trade down bc they have 4-5 edge rushers they like (Tyree Wilson, Nolan Smith, McDonald, Ojulari, Adebawore) and two of them will be available at 20 or earlier. Notably, they've spent their cash on the interior DL...we should expect an Uchenna extension any time now, but they need at least two more along with Taylor and Alton Robinson (who I still like). But, should expect edge rushers more than ever now
3. the other picks in rds 1-3 will be RB, LB, and C. Honestly, I could see them taking Bijan Robinson at whatever spot they get for #5, eg Raiders #7 or Atlanta's #8 (most likely). He won't last till #20. Even if they sign Zeke, he's a RB3 right now, incredible how ponderous he looked last year. I know we really need a WR3 but it's not that deep a class and someone not flashy like Goodwin last year will be available they can pick up.
So I'm guessing they go RB/Edge/Edge/C/LB with their post trade-down picks and may end up with another Rd2 or 3 pick in their trade-down, although the big plum will be a 2024 1st rounder.
Also thing Wags is coming back, shoulda been signed by now if he was going elsewhere.
If Pete truly believes in Drew Lock, there is no reason to look elsewhere. That first pick is more valuable than for a backup QB. Though, I can see it, and will entertain the possibility on draft day. I've cheered for terrible picks and wished for picks that turned out terrible. My hit rate is nothing to brag about. I feel very comfortable putting myself into your capable hands, Ken.
Truly, if this were stocks, we'd all be rich. So who do we draft first in this draft? I crafted that sentence intentionally. Our first pick might not be at five, and I love the idea of banking some of this draft capital into a first or second next year.
Anything is possible now. I really want a prediction from you, Ken, because I am in an office pool. Well, that's a lie, but I want to know bad enough to be tempted to sin.
Very happy with this decision and expected it all along. Although TB was a bit of a scare.
Lock still has potential to be a long-term solution at QB and the Hawks have said so much. He is only 26 with professional experience and high upside.
I am still waiting to hear (from anyone but namely Staton who blocks all comments) why he sees Levis as a better option than Lock. I'm sure there is some, but I would personally just like to hear it. Or any other rookie QB other than the 4-5 years of club control on rookie contract.
Great off-season so far, lets keep it rolling and crush the draft!
Let's just think back to a year ago (ok, after the draft) when General Consensus said (while laughing hysterically) that the Seahawks were tanking because Pete said he had "two #1s".
Then Geno wrote back, and Pete is a genius, even more so because they got Geno to sign a TEAM FRIENDLY contract! Now, obviously, the Seahawks have two firsts and CLEARLY (says General Consensus) the Seahawks will draft a QB in the first round. They should even trade up!
PC/JS are SO covering the bases, as they do so well. Hedging all options to allow the draft to play out. I suspect John will do some draft day shuffling for the greatest advantage VS addressing needs.
I have not been keeping track of where we are at in the cap, but it feels close...With all the Safeties being looked at, this May be telling their hand in regards to Jamal Adams. Will the net-cap-reduction the Hawks would get by cutting/trading him, be a necessity to sign the 2023 draft class?
I don't think this stops the Hawks from taking any QB. They are setting themselves up to take BPA. Could be all sorts of players, could be a tradeback to select a WR for a team that wants 'the best' defensive player in the draft.
Laps for Lock could still be a thing! I've been training. I'm ready-ish.
This tells me Seattle is not high on the QB draft picks and will focus on other needs this draft. In true seaside fashion this is just my option and I reserve the right to be wrong and admit being wrong! :o)
I’m not qualified to evaluate NFL talent but regardless of what they do at #5, I would love them to draft Bijan at 20. Lots of depth at DL/edge/LB in later rounds.
Someone should tell Drew it's OK if he wants to wear #3 now.
I like this deal.
I'm very pleased with this signing, as I am, really, with all of them so far. Very "team focused." Building players up. Everybody makes sense. Of course Geno needs a back up, just as Russell did, and as Geno matured and absorbed the offense and honed his skills, so will Drew. I like the center. I like getting Jarran Reed back. I like the idea of Dre Mon Jones. I'm getting a great "team" vibe from this year's offseason so far. It feels like we're really building on something. Go Hawks!
I expect the Seahawks to get Anderson with #5, then get Calijah K with#20. Onward I like Drew Sanders as the first pick in round 3, after that BPA.
Excellent news... I've been on the Lock hype train for a long time now and not re-signing him would have forced me to get off and admit I was wrong (what? me wrong?)
The way they've been killing free agency this season I wonder if they try to trade 5 for an existing player... like Philly did with AJ Brown (to marvelous effect).
Someone tell me what to think. Much like last season when we gave Geno a one year deal, I thought that if they weren't going to bring someone else in to be the likely starter, then why not make it at least 2 years? If they think the have "two starters on their roster" as Pete said, then why not tie them up to a short but better contract in case they ball out? Not that I have high hopes for Lock as a starter, but I have only seen him play in Denver and preseason. And he didn't look very good either time to put it nicely. But players develop, and while Lock had a up and down college career he was 1st team all SEC so potential would seem to be there.
Man...watching this, and where they've spent their cash, here's what I'm thinking:
1. They are trading down from 5 unless Anderson falls to them. Or, they are pretty sure Anderson is going to fall to them bc someone (Atlanta, Raiders, Tennessee, Tampa stretching) is going to trade to #3. I know Garoppolo went to Raiders but he could be like a Geno, air cover for a future QB1 like Richardson who strikes me as a Raider type.
2. Or, they trade down bc they have 4-5 edge rushers they like (Tyree Wilson, Nolan Smith, McDonald, Ojulari, Adebawore) and two of them will be available at 20 or earlier. Notably, they've spent their cash on the interior DL...we should expect an Uchenna extension any time now, but they need at least two more along with Taylor and Alton Robinson (who I still like). But, should expect edge rushers more than ever now
3. the other picks in rds 1-3 will be RB, LB, and C. Honestly, I could see them taking Bijan Robinson at whatever spot they get for #5, eg Raiders #7 or Atlanta's #8 (most likely). He won't last till #20. Even if they sign Zeke, he's a RB3 right now, incredible how ponderous he looked last year. I know we really need a WR3 but it's not that deep a class and someone not flashy like Goodwin last year will be available they can pick up.
So I'm guessing they go RB/Edge/Edge/C/LB with their post trade-down picks and may end up with another Rd2 or 3 pick in their trade-down, although the big plum will be a 2024 1st rounder.
Also thing Wags is coming back, shoulda been signed by now if he was going elsewhere.
Crazy?
If Pete truly believes in Drew Lock, there is no reason to look elsewhere. That first pick is more valuable than for a backup QB. Though, I can see it, and will entertain the possibility on draft day. I've cheered for terrible picks and wished for picks that turned out terrible. My hit rate is nothing to brag about. I feel very comfortable putting myself into your capable hands, Ken.
Truly, if this were stocks, we'd all be rich. So who do we draft first in this draft? I crafted that sentence intentionally. Our first pick might not be at five, and I love the idea of banking some of this draft capital into a first or second next year.
Anything is possible now. I really want a prediction from you, Ken, because I am in an office pool. Well, that's a lie, but I want to know bad enough to be tempted to sin.
Is there any way the Seahawks can get Anderson with pick 5. Perhaps a trade up? with Arizona?
Otherwise who can they take at 5 except Jalen. I don't think they want him.
Very happy with this decision and expected it all along. Although TB was a bit of a scare.
Lock still has potential to be a long-term solution at QB and the Hawks have said so much. He is only 26 with professional experience and high upside.
I am still waiting to hear (from anyone but namely Staton who blocks all comments) why he sees Levis as a better option than Lock. I'm sure there is some, but I would personally just like to hear it. Or any other rookie QB other than the 4-5 years of club control on rookie contract.
Great off-season so far, lets keep it rolling and crush the draft!
Let's just think back to a year ago (ok, after the draft) when General Consensus said (while laughing hysterically) that the Seahawks were tanking because Pete said he had "two #1s".
Then Geno wrote back, and Pete is a genius, even more so because they got Geno to sign a TEAM FRIENDLY contract! Now, obviously, the Seahawks have two firsts and CLEARLY (says General Consensus) the Seahawks will draft a QB in the first round. They should even trade up!
But Pete says, "I have two #1s".
Never listen to General Consensus.
PC/JS are SO covering the bases, as they do so well. Hedging all options to allow the draft to play out. I suspect John will do some draft day shuffling for the greatest advantage VS addressing needs.
I have not been keeping track of where we are at in the cap, but it feels close...With all the Safeties being looked at, this May be telling their hand in regards to Jamal Adams. Will the net-cap-reduction the Hawks would get by cutting/trading him, be a necessity to sign the 2023 draft class?
Time to draft Jake Haener in round 3-4.
It's good. Try to line up for next year's QB class if you can swing a trade with a QB needy club, and now they can move any which way in the draft