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Mike McD's avatar

The Seahawks have been successful under PC and JS because they do things other teams don’t. All you need to do is look at is the 2012 draft and the grades.

They drafted a too small QB and a too big cornerback.

The way to get a competitive advantage is to have everyone call you dumb.

The Seahawks may have found a new route: once highly rated QBs on the trash heap.

They got Geno for cheap and Lock for cheaper.

Brady and Mahomes have skewed the market into thinking “you need a franchise QB”. Franchise QBs are great if you have Brady or Mahomes. But even guys like Rodgers and Brees only won 1 SB.

Would the hawks SB run been better off with the LOB in tact or paying RW?

I believe that QBs are overrated in the marketplace. Therefore, I would not be in favor of paying a QB top dollar and think it sets back the franchise unless it’s Brady (who was under paid) or Mahomes.

Seahawks are on the right path ... focus on building a team and get good QBs off the trash heap for cheap.

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Paul Johnson's avatar

That’s a LOT of data. I think you got it mostly right with your comment about the relationship of elite QB’s and stabilizing a franchise, making them contenders for many years. It’s the issue of the QB cost (regardless of expense, your words) that erodes stability. After winning a Super Bowl it seems most players want to stick around for the ride the following year. But after two seasons going deep into the playoffs, those supporting cast players want to get paid too, thus begins the money erosion. I think TB12 and the Pats are an anomaly, if they knew that secret formula, then the hawks might be on the path of multiple rings.

I think starting from scratch at the QB position next season, the hawks would have very hard time getting a better record than this season; keep one or both and be on the lookout for a hidden gem in the draft. I’m thankful they didn’t go for Watson, or Mayfield in the past.

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