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Kenneth - what make John Schneider such a badass at times is his innate ability to read the tea leaves of other teams. He gets complex scenarios pretty darned well. How often has it gotten leaked about George Kittle almost drafted (49ers snagged him 1 pick sooner) - Russell Wilson, Rashard Penny about to get snapped up by other teams but the Hawks got them first. Waiting on DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett until moving up to get them - etc.

So Far this year, You have been the wonderkind. So far your predictions have been impressive. If this latest one comes to pass, I will not run and miles myself, but I am all for cheering you on for the miles you log due to Lock's TD collection. Plus I pledge to endorse you to ALL my co-workers, social media and family even (that I actually get along with). Cool?

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(Banned)Aug 23, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

I'm a bit flummoxed, and clearly I'm not alone, in Geno getting all the reps with the #1s today. It's probably coach gamesmanship of some sort I suppose. Frankly, I hate coach gamesmanship and think it rarely pays off. Better to just be honest.

If Pete really has decided Geno's the guy, then he's an idiot -- which I don't think he is. I mean, I'm used to him making idiotic choices on Sunday in the heat of battle. But when there's time to think something through, it's unusual for him to really stink things up. Except for trades. I don't trust Pete or John when they get one of their bright ideas.

If Geno starts without Lock getting a real chance, for the first time since Carroll arrived, I'll finally be in the "Pete must go" camp. But it makes so little sense, that can't be it. Gotta be something else.

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Aug 23, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

Hmmm, how do you interpret that apparently Geno got all the snaps with the #1ā€™s today? Iā€™ve been thinking youā€™ve been quite possibly correct in your views about the Lock-Smith battle, but todayā€™s practice doesnā€™t seem to fit the scenario.

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Aug 23, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

I like it! It's a win-win for Geno and the FO. Cut him, bring him back with some guaranteed $$, and make him the most valuable Clipboard Jesus (apologizes to Charlie) in the league. Let Drew brew, for better (no need to spend a draft pick on a QB in 2023) or worse (spend a high draft pick in 2023) and let the rookies gain experience. BRILLIANT!

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Aug 23, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

That is the strongest case I have seen for Seattle starting Drew Lock. What I am not clear on is what would Geno make as a garuntee per your cut and resign. I would imagine it is more than the NFL minimum, so guessing $1.5 million, as a back up QB is worth more than the minimum. Geno would realize this is better money than he can make anywhere else. As a side bar Geno made mention his family, mother etc are millionaires self made.

Am I right that Drew Lock will earn $2 million this year ? This would mean counting Russell they are paying $26 or $27 million for QBs this year. I would think Seattle is going to come in well under the salary cap. Would it be a good idea to pay a larger portion of DKs salary so there is more money down the road ? I know it's hard to tell, but with nobody I can think of on our team now, earning a new big contract, we must be tripping over ourselves in salary cap for next year. I hope I got that right, go 2023

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Aug 23, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

I seem to recall that they have already cut Geno in the past on cut-down day, only to bring him back after they had someone else on the 53 for a day before sending them to the PUP. Maybe even more than once. Am I wrong about that?

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Aug 23, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

Who are you? You speak wise words but how can I trust someone who calls themselves Seaside Joe?

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"For every Drew Lock passing touchdown with the Seattle Seahawks this season, I will run five miles in a single day that week." KenJoe, please don't push it if'n U feel something off. Your health 'n well being is more important to all of us than sticking to a pledge ( which must have a caveat "as body permits").

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Interesting this article shows up today. Iā€™ve been thinking this for a while. Telling my buddy about it. And heā€™s like ā€œno way dude. Pete is too cockyā€ ā€¦it might actually happen.

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Stacy Rost thinks Geno is going to start game one. I'm betting on you, but you can't both be right. We'll see soon enough.

https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1654802/rost-all-signs-point-to-geno-smith-being-seahawks-week-1-starting-qb/?fbclid=IwAR0_wvvQ3klX4zkjYxeTSEwyfDcOq6zxdwLx3pYAt9LOIR0_ScgKGOXOhoE

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