I would think Pete will give Haynes every opportunity to hold the starting RG spot throughout the preseason. Pete has a certain loyalty to players that have been in the program, so me thinks Haynes would need to either get injured or have a really bad preseason game to have Bradford show up with the starters.
Brown, on the other hand, just got here. I think Pete will be unable to help himself and will want to 'get a look at' Olu with the ones, and if he holds his own, Brown may end up a backup at centre and guard.
If Lock does show nicely in the preseason, I would hope people wouldn't start clamoring for him to replace Geno, but I expect that's exactly what will happen. So, I think it best if he throws 3 picks in preseason game 1. Sorry Drew.
Based on everything I think I know today, if Geno got hurt and Lock had to start for an extended period of time, I still think the Seahawks could win a lot of games. I never felt that way during all the RW years (even with Geno as the backup). Lock's preseason performance will be a fun story to follow.
Love the comments Ken, Kenny, Kenneth. Your commentators are perceptive, astute and very quick-witted. Great article. May the 12s be with you and Go Seahawks!
An interesting question is if Brown does not beat out Olu as the starter as expected then does he make the team. I sincerely doubt that the Seahawks will carry three centers on the team. First blush is that barring injury to Brown or Olu, Hunt's time with the Seahawks is coming to an end. I would be shocked if Olu does not make the team - he would have to be completely outclassed and I don't see that happening. The conventional thinking is Brown this year and Olu next year. But if Olu beats out Brown then does Hunt's experience out weigh Brown's physical superiority when it comes to back up? Back up centers see fewer reps than back up QBs and knowing the blocking system calls etc is key if called to come in because of injury. Hunt could again survive because he is cheap and he knows the system.
Brown's versatility to play guard or center should keep him on the roster as a backup in a worst case scenario (for him). I think he's gonna be a solid starter and we won't talk about Olu much after the preseason until next year, or injuries force him into the lineup.
Since you asked, I'll tell you who I am watching and hoping to emerge as unexpected (i.e., unhyped FAs) stars - Morris and Tavai. That's why I am not surprised that we haven't signed another DT.
The patience question could be applied to Lock's development, too. I have long suspected that in our microwave speed of society and football fair-chance time allowed, that we have been deprived of at least a few QBs who could have developed into good, if not great, players, had they been given time to learn the game, mature, and grown in it. I think of Rich Gannon, Carson Palmer, and even Jay Cutler to some degree, as examples of players who performed better later in their careers after going through some growing pains. Don't make me show my age by going Plunkett on y'all. I see immaturity and impatience leading to turnovers as Lock's achilles heel. If he is able to mature and reel that stuff in, he really has all the other tools to be a highly effective starting caliber QB. I think (hope) that grooming him behind Geno is JSPC's master plan. Now, if he doesn't mature, then he will think he is better than he is, and look to jump ship, but I suspect that he may have learned a lesson in Denver. Maybe he can let that lesson and some good coaching simmer his stew of skills into a meal we can look forward to on Sundays, just like grandma's cooking.
I accidentally read it with a perceived comma before "hotshot", and I answered my questions spitefully with a chip on my shoulder. So, my judgment was almost clouded by offended feelings. My first reaction was a DeNiro-esque, "you talkin' to me?!". Of course, I settled down into feeling like Topper Harley and aced the quiz.
I first saw Speed while babysitting a thermal vacuum test. Long periods of boredom while coming to temperature punctuated by WTF JUST HAPPENED? Same way I first saw The Matrix.
If I ever do another commentapalooza I'm doing Speed instead of The Princess Bride. I already did The Matrix.
I'm liking the idea of Morris being moved more inside, but whether he or Edwards gets more snaps isn't important. It's about having competition for places and depth when injuries do occur. Same on the O Line, whether Olu or Bradford gets a Wk1 start isn't that crucial, as I forse both getting starts this season and significant snaps in multiple games.
The Superbowl isn't Wk 1. So as long as we are finishing strong i'm happy. But I do get the need to generate clicks and articles, so focusing on the short term makes sense.
I would think Pete will give Haynes every opportunity to hold the starting RG spot throughout the preseason. Pete has a certain loyalty to players that have been in the program, so me thinks Haynes would need to either get injured or have a really bad preseason game to have Bradford show up with the starters.
Brown, on the other hand, just got here. I think Pete will be unable to help himself and will want to 'get a look at' Olu with the ones, and if he holds his own, Brown may end up a backup at centre and guard.
If Lock does show nicely in the preseason, I would hope people wouldn't start clamoring for him to replace Geno, but I expect that's exactly what will happen. So, I think it best if he throws 3 picks in preseason game 1. Sorry Drew.
Based on everything I think I know today, if Geno got hurt and Lock had to start for an extended period of time, I still think the Seahawks could win a lot of games. I never felt that way during all the RW years (even with Geno as the backup). Lock's preseason performance will be a fun story to follow.
Love the comments Ken, Kenny, Kenneth. Your commentators are perceptive, astute and very quick-witted. Great article. May the 12s be with you and Go Seahawks!
An interesting question is if Brown does not beat out Olu as the starter as expected then does he make the team. I sincerely doubt that the Seahawks will carry three centers on the team. First blush is that barring injury to Brown or Olu, Hunt's time with the Seahawks is coming to an end. I would be shocked if Olu does not make the team - he would have to be completely outclassed and I don't see that happening. The conventional thinking is Brown this year and Olu next year. But if Olu beats out Brown then does Hunt's experience out weigh Brown's physical superiority when it comes to back up? Back up centers see fewer reps than back up QBs and knowing the blocking system calls etc is key if called to come in because of injury. Hunt could again survive because he is cheap and he knows the system.
Brown's versatility to play guard or center should keep him on the roster as a backup in a worst case scenario (for him). I think he's gonna be a solid starter and we won't talk about Olu much after the preseason until next year, or injuries force him into the lineup.
Since you asked, I'll tell you who I am watching and hoping to emerge as unexpected (i.e., unhyped FAs) stars - Morris and Tavai. That's why I am not surprised that we haven't signed another DT.
The patience question could be applied to Lock's development, too. I have long suspected that in our microwave speed of society and football fair-chance time allowed, that we have been deprived of at least a few QBs who could have developed into good, if not great, players, had they been given time to learn the game, mature, and grown in it. I think of Rich Gannon, Carson Palmer, and even Jay Cutler to some degree, as examples of players who performed better later in their careers after going through some growing pains. Don't make me show my age by going Plunkett on y'all. I see immaturity and impatience leading to turnovers as Lock's achilles heel. If he is able to mature and reel that stuff in, he really has all the other tools to be a highly effective starting caliber QB. I think (hope) that grooming him behind Geno is JSPC's master plan. Now, if he doesn't mature, then he will think he is better than he is, and look to jump ship, but I suspect that he may have learned a lesson in Denver. Maybe he can let that lesson and some good coaching simmer his stew of skills into a meal we can look forward to on Sundays, just like grandma's cooking.
You get a “like” for the Plunkett reference.
Old guys for the win!
Gonna be a long week.
I like the "pop quiz hotshot” 'cause they don't take long. I always speed read them.
I accidentally read it with a perceived comma before "hotshot", and I answered my questions spitefully with a chip on my shoulder. So, my judgment was almost clouded by offended feelings. My first reaction was a DeNiro-esque, "you talkin' to me?!". Of course, I settled down into feeling like Topper Harley and aced the quiz.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p0lYnZ782fQ&pp=ygUWc3BlZWQgcG9wIHF1aXogaG90c2hvdA%3D%3D
If you do Speed, a commentapalooza is sure to follow. Rapidly.
Ah...there it is.
I knew it in 15 seconds. It's been a minute! Thanks!
I first saw Speed while babysitting a thermal vacuum test. Long periods of boredom while coming to temperature punctuated by WTF JUST HAPPENED? Same way I first saw The Matrix.
If I ever do another commentapalooza I'm doing Speed instead of The Princess Bride. I already did The Matrix.
Somehow, that doesn't look right.
I'm liking the idea of Morris being moved more inside, but whether he or Edwards gets more snaps isn't important. It's about having competition for places and depth when injuries do occur. Same on the O Line, whether Olu or Bradford gets a Wk1 start isn't that crucial, as I forse both getting starts this season and significant snaps in multiple games.
The Superbowl isn't Wk 1. So as long as we are finishing strong i'm happy. But I do get the need to generate clicks and articles, so focusing on the short term makes sense.
Thank you for the article. Can't believe it's football season again.