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How would you resign the following players for 2023 (can drop guys that are signed through 2023 if you think there are better choices out there either through the draft or FA):
Geno
Penny
Jason Myers
Phil Haynes
Travis Homer
Poona
Cody Barton
Bellore
Michael Jackson
Ryan Neal
The above seem to be part of the teams core, albeit some just on special teams — but they feel like Seahawks if you know what I mean.
Can it be done? Are only 10 of the 20 needed for the 53-man roster — and then there’s the cash needed for draft picks and practice squad.
There’s talk about all the cap space the Hawks have for next year but it’s already feeling tight to me…hence would love to hear how you’d solve for these resigning.
What are the odds we resign Geno? By that I mean, do you feel he will want more than the Hawks want to pay? I'm kind of feeling like the organization is of the mind the position is overvalued, in spite of recognizing it's the most important.
Did you hear the Pete Carroll Show on 710 this week? Pete suggested that "there was resistance" to wearing the wristband that helps Geno get plays in so quickly in past seasons. The week before when asked what made Geno different he said he was "one of the guys." He *almost* chucks Russ under the bus in his post-game answers every week. Makes me realize there was a lot more tension in that building than I ever thought.
Question: You pondered whether the Seahawks would pick up Brooks' fifth year. Why are you so down on Brooks? If they keep him (and they will) what would you do to mask his weakness as a coverage linebacker?
Background:
Both Pete and Dave Wyman have been effusive in their praise of Jordyn Brooks with both saying he isn't elite yet, but will be. PFF has the elite few (appx six players) then comes a group emerging players capable of becoming elite. Brooks is in that group along with Roquan Smith. Brooks has a better PFF grade than Isiah Simmons or Zaven Collins and Brooks has indeed improved each year based on PFF grades. Simmons and Collins have a better coverage grade but are weak against the run. Barton wasn't on the list.
Is one cornerback position more difficult than the other? Richard Sherman played LCB, so I always assumed it was where you wanted your best guy. It makes some sense as most QBs are right-handed and perhaps prefer to see and throw that direction (to the defensive left). However we've got Woolen at RCB and looking around the league a lot of teams (but not all) have their best CB on the right. How do we decide where to put our CBs?
General football question: How do defenses know what players to rotate in and out. Is it always down/distance based or do they try to follow the offense?
Love our Rookie class. Just saw a midseason Rookie report on ESPN... talk about an East coast bias... Jets jets jets... That and plus there is no love for the O line.
Is there any old hawks players that should hang around more and be replacement for positional coach and one day Pete Carol gonna have to be replaced even if his good but 100 years old coach would be an achievement 😂
Maybe I’m nuts but at this point I’d almost prefer Seattle at 7-10 and no worse than the 12th pick in addition to Denver’s almost certain Top 5. Agree with your post earlier on what those picks could be worth in either more picks or quality trades (although the Jamal Adams trade has me wary). Would be awesome to see Seattle make the wild card round and maybe even win a playoff game. But, isn’t it better to build ammunition at this point?
Honestly, 7-10 was my best case scenario when the season started and it was likely Seattle would end up in the top 5. Now, possibly 2 in the top 10? Tempting
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How did we end up with all the best rookies, Joe?
Question I’ve been thinking about alot.
How would you resign the following players for 2023 (can drop guys that are signed through 2023 if you think there are better choices out there either through the draft or FA):
Geno
Penny
Jason Myers
Phil Haynes
Travis Homer
Poona
Cody Barton
Bellore
Michael Jackson
Ryan Neal
The above seem to be part of the teams core, albeit some just on special teams — but they feel like Seahawks if you know what I mean.
Can it be done? Are only 10 of the 20 needed for the 53-man roster — and then there’s the cash needed for draft picks and practice squad.
There’s talk about all the cap space the Hawks have for next year but it’s already feeling tight to me…hence would love to hear how you’d solve for these resigning.
What are the odds we resign Geno? By that I mean, do you feel he will want more than the Hawks want to pay? I'm kind of feeling like the organization is of the mind the position is overvalued, in spite of recognizing it's the most important.
Did you hear the Pete Carroll Show on 710 this week? Pete suggested that "there was resistance" to wearing the wristband that helps Geno get plays in so quickly in past seasons. The week before when asked what made Geno different he said he was "one of the guys." He *almost* chucks Russ under the bus in his post-game answers every week. Makes me realize there was a lot more tension in that building than I ever thought.
Question: You pondered whether the Seahawks would pick up Brooks' fifth year. Why are you so down on Brooks? If they keep him (and they will) what would you do to mask his weakness as a coverage linebacker?
Background:
Both Pete and Dave Wyman have been effusive in their praise of Jordyn Brooks with both saying he isn't elite yet, but will be. PFF has the elite few (appx six players) then comes a group emerging players capable of becoming elite. Brooks is in that group along with Roquan Smith. Brooks has a better PFF grade than Isiah Simmons or Zaven Collins and Brooks has indeed improved each year based on PFF grades. Simmons and Collins have a better coverage grade but are weak against the run. Barton wasn't on the list.
Is one cornerback position more difficult than the other? Richard Sherman played LCB, so I always assumed it was where you wanted your best guy. It makes some sense as most QBs are right-handed and perhaps prefer to see and throw that direction (to the defensive left). However we've got Woolen at RCB and looking around the league a lot of teams (but not all) have their best CB on the right. How do we decide where to put our CBs?
General football question: How do defenses know what players to rotate in and out. Is it always down/distance based or do they try to follow the offense?
Kareem and Kenny don't need pedestals. They're both tall enough. How about a little equity for us shorties?
On Sunday Bruce Irvin will play NFL football in his fifth country. Can you name them?
Love our Rookie class. Just saw a midseason Rookie report on ESPN... talk about an East coast bias... Jets jets jets... That and plus there is no love for the O line.
Winning is the best medicine
Thanks for the great content!
have shared a number of your posts Kenneth...you writing is spot on and the community? Well, we Rock too, Electric Boo-ga-loo!
Seems like Russell Wilson is washed-up, or is he just having a single very bad season?
Where did you get that sweet coffee mug?
Is there any old hawks players that should hang around more and be replacement for positional coach and one day Pete Carol gonna have to be replaced even if his good but 100 years old coach would be an achievement 😂
Maybe I’m nuts but at this point I’d almost prefer Seattle at 7-10 and no worse than the 12th pick in addition to Denver’s almost certain Top 5. Agree with your post earlier on what those picks could be worth in either more picks or quality trades (although the Jamal Adams trade has me wary). Would be awesome to see Seattle make the wild card round and maybe even win a playoff game. But, isn’t it better to build ammunition at this point?
Honestly, 7-10 was my best case scenario when the season started and it was likely Seattle would end up in the top 5. Now, possibly 2 in the top 10? Tempting