“If pass defense is arm candy, then run defense is the one you marry.”
Marv Levy, who coached the Bills to four SBs, said that there isn’t much to football—that it all comes down to “run and stop the run.” One of the many things that I respect about MM is that this exactly describes his approach.
Pete talked about wanting a great running game and an okay QB, rather than a great QB who carries the offense. If the “okay QB” is injured, the team carries on. If the great QB goes down, the offense drives into the ditch.
I wonder if MM sees great pass rushers in the same way. If you mortgage the defense for a pass rushing god, what happens the week he can’t suit up. If he has an off-game, does the defense get steamrolled?
So maybe “world class pass rusher” isn’t a need, but a luxury. Sure, I’d like to travel to Super Bowl LXI in a private jet, but I can get there just as reliably in coach.
That could point to drafting a stout edge, a big nose tackle, a wily CB, and a heat-seeking safety. Opposing QBs won’t worry about that one guy beating his LT, instead, he’ll see the whole game plan smothered with a team effort, regardless of the injury report.
I’m more convinced than ever that this will be a defensive draft, even without drafting a speed guy at edge.
FYI Coach on Alaska from LAX, no direct from SEA, to NYC, got the chant “GO HAWKS” going, with flight attendants assist, on way to crushing Denver. The number of high fives in airport was fun.
I’m with Stephen, I think Hall could have a breakout year. I feel We could get a decent Edge or CB at 32, and a decent RB at 96. Someone like Haulcy could be there at 64 and prove to be better than Bryant. I would not put it past JS/MM getting three solid players to improve the roster. A roster that is excellent to start with.
I saw a FieldGulls feed post labeled “The Perfect Seahawks Draft.” In it the poster traded out of 32 not once, not twice, but three times. The Seahawks first pick was at 58 I believe. They wound up with nine (9) picks, but 6 on day three.The Seahawks have almost everyone from the 53 man roster from last year back, with the exception of the 5 players lost to free agency. They added 4 in free agency. They already have over 75 players under contract. If we draft 9 players this year, there’s no room for them on the 53. Maybe not on the 70. We’ll wind up cutting 1/2 of those nine. I can buy into one trade back, not too far, if no difference maker is there at 32. But turning all your draft capital into day three picks is not my perfect Seahawks draft.
My perfect Seahawks draft is 2 QBs in round 1, 7 OTs, at least 6 WRs, 2 or 3 LBs, going in the first 31. Then have JS’s CB of choice there at 32. (Or 3rd Edge perhaps)
Man, I cannot wait until drafting begins so we can move beyond some of the ridiculous draft scenarios. I don't see JS adopting a quantity over quality approach for this draft. It doesn't make sense for the reasons you have laid out.
Hall is a legit edge rusher and I'd bet he will get at least 6 sacks next season and probably a lot more than that. Earning himself a new contract around 20M/per. Add a rookie with some talent and without injuries, we should be at least as good as last year, IMO.
We had better than average injury luck last year, and if this year is similar, I don't think we have any significant weaknesses.
“If pass defense is arm candy, then run defense is the one you marry.”
Marv Levy, who coached the Bills to four SBs, said that there isn’t much to football—that it all comes down to “run and stop the run.” One of the many things that I respect about MM is that this exactly describes his approach.
Been wanting to note that Dallas just paid Aubrey massive $$$ to be their kicker. Thought that interesting for some reason.
Pete talked about wanting a great running game and an okay QB, rather than a great QB who carries the offense. If the “okay QB” is injured, the team carries on. If the great QB goes down, the offense drives into the ditch.
I wonder if MM sees great pass rushers in the same way. If you mortgage the defense for a pass rushing god, what happens the week he can’t suit up. If he has an off-game, does the defense get steamrolled?
So maybe “world class pass rusher” isn’t a need, but a luxury. Sure, I’d like to travel to Super Bowl LXI in a private jet, but I can get there just as reliably in coach.
That could point to drafting a stout edge, a big nose tackle, a wily CB, and a heat-seeking safety. Opposing QBs won’t worry about that one guy beating his LT, instead, he’ll see the whole game plan smothered with a team effort, regardless of the injury report.
I’m more convinced than ever that this will be a defensive draft, even without drafting a speed guy at edge.
FYI Coach on Alaska from LAX, no direct from SEA, to NYC, got the chant “GO HAWKS” going, with flight attendants assist, on way to crushing Denver. The number of high fives in airport was fun.
I’m with Stephen, I think Hall could have a breakout year. I feel We could get a decent Edge or CB at 32, and a decent RB at 96. Someone like Haulcy could be there at 64 and prove to be better than Bryant. I would not put it past JS/MM getting three solid players to improve the roster. A roster that is excellent to start with.
I saw a FieldGulls feed post labeled “The Perfect Seahawks Draft.” In it the poster traded out of 32 not once, not twice, but three times. The Seahawks first pick was at 58 I believe. They wound up with nine (9) picks, but 6 on day three.The Seahawks have almost everyone from the 53 man roster from last year back, with the exception of the 5 players lost to free agency. They added 4 in free agency. They already have over 75 players under contract. If we draft 9 players this year, there’s no room for them on the 53. Maybe not on the 70. We’ll wind up cutting 1/2 of those nine. I can buy into one trade back, not too far, if no difference maker is there at 32. But turning all your draft capital into day three picks is not my perfect Seahawks draft.
My perfect Seahawks draft is 2 QBs in round 1, 7 OTs, at least 6 WRs, 2 or 3 LBs, going in the first 31. Then have JS’s CB of choice there at 32. (Or 3rd Edge perhaps)
Man, I cannot wait until drafting begins so we can move beyond some of the ridiculous draft scenarios. I don't see JS adopting a quantity over quality approach for this draft. It doesn't make sense for the reasons you have laid out.
Hall is a legit edge rusher and I'd bet he will get at least 6 sacks next season and probably a lot more than that. Earning himself a new contract around 20M/per. Add a rookie with some talent and without injuries, we should be at least as good as last year, IMO.
We had better than average injury luck last year, and if this year is similar, I don't think we have any significant weaknesses.