Is Reid there to hold a spot for Trey Brown or are they assuming one of Jones, Burns, or Brown will always be injured? I'd be stunned if a linebacker isn't added. Pete/John haven't been shy about admitting their mistakes and moving on from draft picks and I doubt John gives a rat's petuti about what you and I think so Collier is a curious decision. Joe's take is the most logical answer but how can they know if he's improved since he hasn't played? Thinking about Bo Melton, Johnson, Fuller for the practice squad, I became curious if any practice squad receiver has ever made a significant offensive contribution for any team? I can't think of one.
Good summation. I still see no way that we don't add linebacker help. Just one of our starters misses a quarter of a game it could be disaster. Are they working on a deal for Smith from Chicago ? My speculation.
I doubt they'll give up the draft capital it would take to nab Smith. They cut BWag because of his cap hit and the impass between the Bears and Smith is because he wants to get paid. When they cut Muse I assumed they were claiming someone off of waivers but then they kept Bellore.
No surprises today. Swain was a wasted pick. Better to admit it and move on. KJ wants to play. Sign him. Great tackler, pass defender, perfect for 3 /4 LB. KJ makes the LB corps complete.
I hope they put Blair on the practice squad. With all his injuries he never had a chance . I like big hitters like him.
More moves to come. Could 49ers resigning Jimmy G. make him easier to trade or are
I feel like it's not *too* crazy that the 49ers would be cautious with Trey until they see him play. Is he Mahomes? No. But is he a guy who can be amazing in 2 years? Nobody seems to know, but we can't rule it out.
Thanks, Kenneth for your outstanding analysis, and well worth the subscription! The 53 is not a big surprise, given that the last four or five guys are always bubble guys and subject to change at any moment. Sad to see Marquise Blair fall to the wayside, he had so much potential, but with the injuries and missed time, he never seemed to pick up his assignments. With the exception of a clear WR3, and some depth at ILB, the roster seems OK except for the QB, which is like saying that the German Panzer Corp was OK except they had no fuel for their tanks. I can't see any way with Geno or Lock that we can win more than three or four games. My biggest question is the coaching staff... something was seriously wrong with this team this pre-season, an absurd amount of unforced errors and sloppy uninspired play. Pete, Hurtt and Waldron will have to outcoach their opponents to win consistently, and with LA and SF so superior in coaching to Pete and staff, it is going to be very frustrating to watch unless Hurtt and Waldron were keeping all their skills under wraps. As Seahawks fans, we know that landing another HoF QB in the draft is our only path back to glory.
I personally think Pete Carroll would have a better chance of keeping his head coach job if he surrendered to the reality of the rebuild. This one foot in, one foot out thing doesn't make much sense. At least not to me. Why mortgage or inhibit the future, even a bit, to win an extra game or two in a year when the Hawks clearly aren't making a playoff run?
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I hope Vi Jones clears waivers as a PS add. I think he could help Seattle this season at LB
Good job, Ken
Excellent article
PS: Don't know how much he has left in the tank, but KJ at a position of need is intriguing
Is Reid there to hold a spot for Trey Brown or are they assuming one of Jones, Burns, or Brown will always be injured? I'd be stunned if a linebacker isn't added. Pete/John haven't been shy about admitting their mistakes and moving on from draft picks and I doubt John gives a rat's petuti about what you and I think so Collier is a curious decision. Joe's take is the most logical answer but how can they know if he's improved since he hasn't played? Thinking about Bo Melton, Johnson, Fuller for the practice squad, I became curious if any practice squad receiver has ever made a significant offensive contribution for any team? I can't think of one.
Reid is there to WIN a spot regardless of when Brown returns. They all need to fight for that, this group has nothing guaranteed.
Good summation. I still see no way that we don't add linebacker help. Just one of our starters misses a quarter of a game it could be disaster. Are they working on a deal for Smith from Chicago ? My speculation.
I think probably ship has sailed to think of a Roquan Smith. Seahawks just need to figure out how to survive with a Geno Smith.
Survive with Smith? I'm not a fan, but if the oline blocks, he can hit most of the passes needed to gain field position, and score points.
You were the one that scared me about the inexperience of the offensive line. If they get abused, it's a long season of 3-n-outs and 10ppg.
I doubt they'll give up the draft capital it would take to nab Smith. They cut BWag because of his cap hit and the impass between the Bears and Smith is because he wants to get paid. When they cut Muse I assumed they were claiming someone off of waivers but then they kept Bellore.
No surprises today. Swain was a wasted pick. Better to admit it and move on. KJ wants to play. Sign him. Great tackler, pass defender, perfect for 3 /4 LB. KJ makes the LB corps complete.
I hope they put Blair on the practice squad. With all his injuries he never had a chance . I like big hitters like him.
More moves to come. Could 49ers resigning Jimmy G. make him easier to trade or are
they're scared Lance is a bust?
Swain was above average value for where he was picked. Late picks almost never pan out.
I feel like it's not *too* crazy that the 49ers would be cautious with Trey until they see him play. Is he Mahomes? No. But is he a guy who can be amazing in 2 years? Nobody seems to know, but we can't rule it out.
I like your thoughts on KJ and Blair, I thought about that
Thanks, Kenneth for your outstanding analysis, and well worth the subscription! The 53 is not a big surprise, given that the last four or five guys are always bubble guys and subject to change at any moment. Sad to see Marquise Blair fall to the wayside, he had so much potential, but with the injuries and missed time, he never seemed to pick up his assignments. With the exception of a clear WR3, and some depth at ILB, the roster seems OK except for the QB, which is like saying that the German Panzer Corp was OK except they had no fuel for their tanks. I can't see any way with Geno or Lock that we can win more than three or four games. My biggest question is the coaching staff... something was seriously wrong with this team this pre-season, an absurd amount of unforced errors and sloppy uninspired play. Pete, Hurtt and Waldron will have to outcoach their opponents to win consistently, and with LA and SF so superior in coaching to Pete and staff, it is going to be very frustrating to watch unless Hurtt and Waldron were keeping all their skills under wraps. As Seahawks fans, we know that landing another HoF QB in the draft is our only path back to glory.
Thank YOU, Claude! No, not really big surprises.
Good comment. The only team that won the SB with an average QB was the Ravens, but they had a hall of fame D.
I personally think Pete Carroll would have a better chance of keeping his head coach job if he surrendered to the reality of the rebuild. This one foot in, one foot out thing doesn't make much sense. At least not to me. Why mortgage or inhibit the future, even a bit, to win an extra game or two in a year when the Hawks clearly aren't making a playoff run?
Pete has never and will never stop trying to win every game. Always compete permeates every decision he makes. Winning programs win.
It could be so disappointing if PC loose the job and the new guy go into another direction that could get 5 years to get to or worse.
So true.
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