The Chargers at 17 looks best positioned to trade and still get my guy, who is Trevor Pennning. However, if one wants to trade down this year, it seems like we must trade down with whoever wants to trade, including 9 for 11, and then 11-14 or 11-17. We can trade down to at least 20 as long as we have options that include Ojabo or Penning.
Penning is my highest rated OT at this point, and if PC/JS have the same grade, they could take him at 9 I suppose. You cannot teach 6'7" 325lbs.
The possibilities are infinite and that makes it so intriguing.
I agree with Chris. My thought is that the Seahawks will only look to trade down if the nightmare scenario occurs where all three offensive tackles (I like Cross and think he is a better zone blocker then you give him credit for), all four defensive ends and Sauce are all gone. If that occurs then the only true Blue Chippers are a safety we do not need, a center that would be an overdraft, and ILB. I just cannot get behind Stingley because of the injury history, and I agree with your earlier argument that the Seahawks won’t either. If the nightmare scenario occurs then the Seahawks best hope to go down is a team that wants to get to the front of the line on the receiver run that is going to occur between 10 and 20. If such a team exists then the Seahawks can trade back for an extra pick probably 3/4 or 2 depending on value and get a second tier prospect at edge/ corner ( unlikely) or OT at the middle end of the round. If the nightmare does not occur because a team makes reach pick for qb ( looking at you Carolina) or loves the safety (Jets - unlikely because they are going to use our 10th for a player who may well be better than Jamal next year - ouch) then we will stay where we are at and take the player that fell to us.
I've got to go with the Eagles trade. It still gives us a first yet gives us more ammo in the third which is a round where a lot of hidden gems are found. It's a weak class though, so they could all be crap.
Very difficult to choose one over another without fully knowing how Seattle feels about some very good options. I was swayed by your argument that Seattle can't draft many more players than they have alloted right now. If that's the case surely you can make a very solid pick at 9. I believe you will get a 5 year starter and maybe even a second contract. That is long term thinking, which is the game
Trevor Walker doesn't play up to his measurables. Trade down so they still get Davis and a 2nd and a late 3rd or early 4th and then Hawks, in a draft low on quality get excellent quantity. After 10 or 11 there's not much difference between 12 and 60. Or get a late 1st in 2023.
My favorite by far would be the Green Bay scenario. Clearly this draft is pear shaped. I'd hate to lose out on Penning but this return would make the most sense with our current roster. My least favorite is San Diego. Penning would likely go to the Saints at 16. Maybe we could get Karlaftis... maybe. The biggest thing is I don't want failed hand-me-downs as possible starters.
I'm dumbfounded at the ways, all of which have been presented, can possibly be figured out by one writer. Hey. 'Joe' ... Yikes! I'm still wondering about what I perceive to be the more-or-less immediacy of having a functioning QB for the upcoming season. The new season is very close and coming in hard and fast. So, WTH? Are we still ignoring Nick Foles, or Colin Kaepernick, or anyone else who IS capable to walk on and throw a pass in the first quarter of the first game? I'm lost.
The Chargers at 17 looks best positioned to trade and still get my guy, who is Trevor Pennning. However, if one wants to trade down this year, it seems like we must trade down with whoever wants to trade, including 9 for 11, and then 11-14 or 11-17. We can trade down to at least 20 as long as we have options that include Ojabo or Penning.
Penning is my highest rated OT at this point, and if PC/JS have the same grade, they could take him at 9 I suppose. You cannot teach 6'7" 325lbs.
The possibilities are infinite and that makes it so intriguing.
Thanks for all the content Joe.
I agree with Chris. My thought is that the Seahawks will only look to trade down if the nightmare scenario occurs where all three offensive tackles (I like Cross and think he is a better zone blocker then you give him credit for), all four defensive ends and Sauce are all gone. If that occurs then the only true Blue Chippers are a safety we do not need, a center that would be an overdraft, and ILB. I just cannot get behind Stingley because of the injury history, and I agree with your earlier argument that the Seahawks won’t either. If the nightmare scenario occurs then the Seahawks best hope to go down is a team that wants to get to the front of the line on the receiver run that is going to occur between 10 and 20. If such a team exists then the Seahawks can trade back for an extra pick probably 3/4 or 2 depending on value and get a second tier prospect at edge/ corner ( unlikely) or OT at the middle end of the round. If the nightmare does not occur because a team makes reach pick for qb ( looking at you Carolina) or loves the safety (Jets - unlikely because they are going to use our 10th for a player who may well be better than Jamal next year - ouch) then we will stay where we are at and take the player that fell to us.
I've got to go with the Eagles trade. It still gives us a first yet gives us more ammo in the third which is a round where a lot of hidden gems are found. It's a weak class though, so they could all be crap.
Very difficult to choose one over another without fully knowing how Seattle feels about some very good options. I was swayed by your argument that Seattle can't draft many more players than they have alloted right now. If that's the case surely you can make a very solid pick at 9. I believe you will get a 5 year starter and maybe even a second contract. That is long term thinking, which is the game
Trevor Walker doesn't play up to his measurables. Trade down so they still get Davis and a 2nd and a late 3rd or early 4th and then Hawks, in a draft low on quality get excellent quantity. After 10 or 11 there's not much difference between 12 and 60. Or get a late 1st in 2023.
My favorite by far would be the Green Bay scenario. Clearly this draft is pear shaped. I'd hate to lose out on Penning but this return would make the most sense with our current roster. My least favorite is San Diego. Penning would likely go to the Saints at 16. Maybe we could get Karlaftis... maybe. The biggest thing is I don't want failed hand-me-downs as possible starters.
I'm dumbfounded at the ways, all of which have been presented, can possibly be figured out by one writer. Hey. 'Joe' ... Yikes! I'm still wondering about what I perceive to be the more-or-less immediacy of having a functioning QB for the upcoming season. The new season is very close and coming in hard and fast. So, WTH? Are we still ignoring Nick Foles, or Colin Kaepernick, or anyone else who IS capable to walk on and throw a pass in the first quarter of the first game? I'm lost.