2009 Draft thread

[summond822]

I'm doing a forum mock on another site. So far I have

1. Monroe (First 3 picks Were J. Smith, Crabtree, and Curry and I didn't get a chance to trade down, whatever)
2. R. Johnson
3. M. Mickens

In round 4, who do you guys want between James Davis, Jonathan Luigs, Brandon Tate, Tyrone McKenzie, and Trevor Canfield? I'm torn on who to take here.

You passed on Stafford? Amazing.

Give me Tate or Davis. Probably leaning towards Davis because we have to take a RB to spell Jones this year. I hate the thought of Duckett being in the game on anything other than short yardage situations, and Jones is not going to be able to survive a year carrying the ball 25-30 times a game.

But Luigs could be considered a steal if the Seahawks have finally given up on Spencer or decided to try to move Vallos permanently to center.

[summond822]

I managed to sneak that in to disappoint you further! Success.

Who would you go for, if Jason Smith and Eugune Monroe are off the board?

With Stafford gone, other than trading down, I think that they would take Aaron Curry. I always thought the Crabtree to Seattle was way overblown, and I have trouble seeing them taking him, but Curry gives our defense credibility again, and he may be the person that the Seahawks are really keying in on. Maybe that is the reason why they decided to trade Peterson...

One development to perhaps watch out for is if Beanie Wells falls into the twenties, the Seahawks may decide to make a move up to get him.

[HawkEye30]

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80fb8057,


Very interesting especially about wr and tall cornerbacks

[Cicero]

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80fb8057,


Very interesting especially about wr and tall cornerbacks

It's also interesting that they didn't mention OL.

[HawkEye30]

im honestly thinking that their thinking they will have walter jones back at 100% and that really arent drafting his replacement this year, im also thinking that our first pick will be curry, thats just my opinion

[summond822]

im honestly thinking that their thinking they will have walter jones back at 100% and that really arent drafting his replacement this year, im also thinking that our first pick will be curry, thats just my opinion

I am to the point where I am going to be devastated if Curry goes off the board before the Seahawks take him.

The really scary thing to me is, I get this feeling that the Hawks are gonna take Wells if Curry isn't there...

I get the feeling from the video that they are looking at someone like Sean Smith or Darrius Butler in the 2nd, perhaps Bardin in the third...

But in all honesty, that was little more than nothing. They didn't even mention some of their biggest needs, and that includes getting someone to spell Julius Jones and drafting the replacement for Walter Jones.

[Cicero]

I am to the point where I am going to be devastated if Curry goes off the board before the Seahawks take him.

The really scary thing to me is, I get this feeling that the Hawks are gonna take Wells if Curry isn't there...

I get the feeling from the video that they are looking at someone like Sean Smith or Darrius Butler in the 2nd, perhaps Bardin in the third...

But in all honesty, that was little more than nothing. They didn't even mention some of their biggest needs, and that includes getting someone to spell Julius Jones and drafting the replacement for Walter Jones.
I'm going to cry if we take Curry or Wells at 4. I got a great replacement for Peterson in round 4 in my forum mock. But Ruskell would never draft him, small school ftl.

[jballa838]

if they like D.D. Lewis and Justin Forsett than I doubt we go Curry or Wells. But I have been wrong before.

[summond822]

if they like D.D. Lewis and Justin Forsett than I doubt we go Curry or Wells. But I have been wrong before.

I had typed up a response to Cicero yesterday, but my computer froze and I had to leave. Pretty much, it went something like this:

Marcus Freeman who should be around in the third when they pick, while not being as dynamic of a playmaker as Curry, would probably be just as good longterm, since LB's don't really make a huge impact on the defense's productivity.

Curry would likely be a luxury pick with minimal long term value (I just want him cause he's a beast ;D)

I would cry if they took Wells at 4 as well, however Wells at 12 or 13, I wouldn't be that upset with.

So Monroe or Sanchez would both be picks for the future that I wouldn't be that upset about.
[END]

I just don't think D.D. Lewis is the answer @ LB, so with Curry likely off the board when we pick, the chances are that they look LB in later rounds.

Forsett will never be given a fair chance to start. I really want him to get the opportunity, but I don't think the Seahawks have enough faith in him to throw him out there.

BTW, Sanchez to Seattle rumors are really heating up. Smokescreen or is it for real? Personally I think that he is looking more like our selection everyday.

[Cicero]

I had typed up a response to Cicero yesterday, but my computer froze and I had to leave. Pretty much, it went something like this:

Marcus Freeman who should be around in the third when they pick, while not being as dynamic of a playmaker as Curry, would probably be just as good longterm, since LB's don't really make a huge impact on the defense's productivity.

Curry would likely be a luxury pick with minimal long term value (I just want him cause he's a beast ;D)

I would cry if they took Wells at 4 as well, however Wells at 12 or 13, I wouldn't be that upset with.

So Monroe or Sanchez would both be picks for the future that I wouldn't be that upset about.
[END]

I just don't think D.D. Lewis is the answer @ LB, so with Curry likely off the board when we pick, the chances are that they look LB in later rounds.

Forsett will never be given a fair chance to start. I really want him to get the opportunity, but I don't think the Seahawks have enough faith in him to throw him out there.

BTW, Sanchez to Seattle rumors are really heating up. Smokescreen or is it for real? Personally I think that he is looking more like our selection everyday.

I definitely agree that we will be looking for a linebacker in the middle rounds of the draft. My forum mock (different site) will be done today and I'll post who I got at LB when it's done. Too bad TR would probably never draft him.

I think if we draft a running back we should cut Jones, and make whoever we draft and Forsett be our committee. Forsett at least deserves a chance, and practically anyone we draft is an upgrade over Jones and Duckett.

Wells at 12 isn't bad, I just don't want him at 4.

[Cicero]

Alright, all done. Here's who I got:

4. Eugene Monroe, LT Virginia (1. Smith, 2. Crabs 3. Curry, no time given to trade down)
37. Rashad Johnson, FS Alabama
68. Mike Mickens, CB Cincinnati
105. James Davis, RB Clemson
137. Jason Williams, OLB Western Illinois
178. Brooks Foster, WR North Carolina
213. Bradley Fletcher, CB Iowa
245. Dudley Guice, WR Northwestern State
247. Jason Boltus, QB Hartwick
248. Cecil Newton, C Tennessee State

[summond822]

Alright, all done. Here's who I got:

4. Eugene Monroe, LT Virginia (1. Smith, 2. Crabs 3. Curry, no time given to trade down)
37. Rashad Johnson, FS Alabama
68. Mike Mickens, CB Cincinnati
105. James Davis, RB Clemson
137. Jason Williams, OLB Western Illinois
178. Brooks Foster, WR North Carolina
213. Bradley Fletcher, CB Iowa
245. Dudley Guice, WR Northwestern State
247. Jason Boltus, QB Hartwick
248. Cecil Newton, C Tennessee State

I like it. Two big physical corners that should compliment the Tampa 2 nicely as well as Davis and Monroe. Johnson would be a luxury pick, and while I think we all agree that the Hawks need a S, I'm not sure if Ruskell is thinking along those lines, but truly, who knows...

I would definately be happy with that draft.

[Dark Knight01]

The Seahawks would be stupid to pick Sanchez #4 overall and pay him top 4 big money to sit on the bench for two years at least.

Especially since they have bigger need startes at LB, OL, and they need a RB BADLY!

Picking Sanchez would be a stupid move.

[Dark Knight01]

SMOKESCREENS are going into their final act this week! LOL

[HawkEye30]

Take it for what its worth, but i dont think we take monroe
http://www.seahawkaddicts.com/2009/04/eugene-monroe-probably-not-under.html

[summond822]

Okay, just to change things up a bit. Regardless of where they go, which prospects are you going to be watching their career's with interest? My top 5:

1. Everrete Brown, DE, Florida State
2. Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
3. Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
4. Ramses Bardin, WR, Cal Poly
5. Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State

[summond822]

Well, Curry to the Seahawks. Great pick in my mind. Crabtree is looking like he may fall to the Bengals, Raiders or Jaguars.

Now our LB position is a strength again, and the greatest thing about this pick, is that not only do we get a guy who is going to make an instant impact, but we're going to be seeing a guy who I doubt is going to hold out. He just loves to play the game, and he wants to provide for his family. High character, high talent type of guy.

[Cicero]

We could have just traded Alphonso Smith for Carlos Dunlap. I wasn't happy with the Curry pick, but this easily makes up for it.

[summond822]

We could have just traded Alphonso Smith for Carlos Dunlap. I wasn't happy with the Curry pick, but this easily makes up for it.

You gotta figure that Denver is going to suck next year, so hopefully we would end up with a top 15 pick, hopefully not top 5, but we could be looking at adding another really good player. Perhaps Taylor Mays or Eric Berry?

The trade back into the second to take Unger. Was kinda expecting something like it, but I didn't really like giving up both the 3rd & 4th round picks. He'll step in and hopefully replace Wahle this year, and Spencer next year. Plus, now we have a younger, healthier version of "Pork Chop" Womack.

[gpngc]

The Curry pick is a disgrace. OLB in a 4-3. Honestly that pick isn't worth it unless he's a HOF. It's just not the impact position we needed to address so high up. We had the opportunity to add a future franchise QB or a star WR and instead we got a linebacker. Good player, but how can you justify such a pick when he's not going to score touchdowns or get to the QB? Ugh.

Great moves in round 2. I just really hope we got the Broncos 2010 pick and not the Bears. Kinda gave up a lot for Unger but who knows what that 4th rounder would've been.

Something tells me we'll wait until next year for a safety and add a RB in the 5th.

Crabtree to the 49ers stings but at least they'll be starting Shaun Hill. Although if they ever find a capable QB Crab is going to make us look stupid for passing on him two times a year. I'm not looking forward to that.

[OneToughGame]

The Curry pick is a disgrace. OLB in a 4-3. Honestly that pick isn't worth it unless he's a HOF. It's just not the impact position we needed to address so high up. We had the opportunity to add a future franchise QB or a star WR and instead we got a linebacker. Good player, but how can you justify such a pick when he's not going to score touchdowns or get to the QB? Ugh.

Great moves in round 2. I just really hope we got the Broncos 2010 pick and not the Bears. Kinda gave up a lot for Unger but who knows what that 4th rounder would've been.

Something tells me we'll wait until next year for a safety and add a RB in the 5th.

Crabtree to the 49ers stings but at least they'll be starting Shaun Hill. Although if they ever find a capable QB Crab is going to make us look stupid for passing on him two times a year. I'm not looking forward to that.

I'm personally not to worried about Crab, I just think you were far to in love with him lol.

[summond822]

The Curry pick is a disgrace. OLB in a 4-3. Honestly that pick isn't worth it unless he's a HOF. It's just not the impact position we needed to address so high up. We had the opportunity to add a future franchise QB or a star WR and instead we got a linebacker. Good player, but how can you justify such a pick when he's not going to score touchdowns or get to the QB? Ugh.

Great moves in round 2. I just really hope we got the Broncos 2010 pick and not the Bears. Kinda gave up a lot for Unger but who knows what that 4th rounder would've been.

Something tells me we'll wait until next year for a safety and add a RB in the 5th.

Crabtree to the 49ers stings but at least they'll be starting Shaun Hill. Although if they ever find a capable QB Crab is going to make us look stupid for passing on him two times a year. I'm not looking forward to that.

Dude, your just overreacting because they didn't take Crabtree, and we all know that you have wanted him from day 1. Star WR has just as much, if not less impact than star LB, and our defense was a disgrace last year. Our offense was hurt. There is a difference.

If Crabtree is successful in this league, look for him to be someone like TO. Working hard to prove that everyone was wrong, and then also look for him to have a mouth like TO. He wasn't really a fit in Seattle, at least not compared to the PERFECT fit that is Aaron Curry. Curry is going to be amazing, and he doesn't have even the slightest bit of character concerns.

I'm not going to lie and say that I could have moved on this quickly if the team had drafted Crabtree, but I would have accepted it, and looked at how it benefited the team.

Also, we would have been in a contract dispute with Crabtree probably all the way up to training camp. I don't think we're going to have that with Curry.

I do agree about Crabtree to the 49ers kinda sucking, but hey, blame Jacksonville or Oakland. I am.

[Cicero]

The Curry pick is a disgrace. OLB in a 4-3. Honestly that pick isn't worth it unless he's a HOF. It's just not the impact position we needed to address so high up. We had the opportunity to add a future franchise QB or a star WR and instead we got a linebacker. Good player, but how can you justify such a pick when he's not going to score touchdowns or get to the QB? Ugh.

Great moves in round 2. I just really hope we got the Broncos 2010 pick and not the Bears. Kinda gave up a lot for Unger but who knows what that 4th rounder would've been.

Something tells me we'll wait until next year for a safety and add a RB in the 5th.

Crabtree to the 49ers stings but at least they'll be starting Shaun Hill. Although if they ever find a capable QB Crab is going to make us look stupid for passing on him two times a year. I'm not looking forward to that.
Still not very happy with that pick. Last year should have been a perfect example of why taking him isn't going to do a lot for us. Curry isn't a great pass rusher and he doesn't have fluid hips. He's not a perfect LB therefore he shouldn't be taken in the top 5. That trade is amazing though.

Not a fan of the Unger trade. We had the 32nd rated pass defense, and we completely ignore CB and S in the first 4 rounds. We're going to get torched all year. I would have much rather had a combination of Caldwell and Mickens/Fletcher/Lewis/Johnson/Any CB or S with value here than being stuck with Brian ******* Russel and Josh Wilson/Kelly Jennings again.

[HawkEye30]

we got curry its a good pick so im not gonna cry that we didnt get crabtree, the fact that we got denvers 1st round pick in 2010 is epic, now for the next year im gonna pray that they suck and im gonna pray eric berry declares and im gonna pray that we draft him also another reason im not gonna cry about the fact that we didnt get crabtree, next years wrs= dez bryant, aerrelious benn, brandon lafell, and damian williams which can be just as good as crabtree, as far as today we dont have a 3rd or a 4th rd pick so im hoping chip vaughn falls to us in the 5th(wishful thinking), we also really need to get a good size corner before the draft is over

edit: I thought for sure the pick was crabtree, did anyone see his face before our pick was announced, he was smiling like he was about to get picked which i wouldnt have minded but im happy with curry

[summond822]

Still not very happy with that pick. Last year should have been a perfect example of why taking him isn't going to do a lot for us. Curry isn't a great pass rusher and he doesn't have fluid hips. He's not a perfect LB therefore he shouldn't be taken in the top 5. That trade is amazing though.

Not a fan of the Unger trade. We had the 32nd rated pass defense, and we completely ignore CB and S in the first 4 rounds. We're going to get torched all year. I would have much rather had a combination of Caldwell and Mickens/Fletcher/Lewis/Johnson/Any CB or S with value here than being stuck with Brian ******* Russel and Josh Wilson/Kelly Jennings again.

I've heard that he wasn't used as a blitzer @ Wake Forest very often. So, there really wasn't a lot of film on him blitzing. Team's really don't know if he can blitz or not, but Mora said that he has the ability to blitz, not rush. There is a difference between the two.

Yeah, giving up a 3rd & a 4th seemed a little bit steep. I thought they were going to manage to keep one of those two, but they didn't. We did get a guy who is going to replace Wahle immediately and could potentially replace Spencer.

we got curry its a good pick so im not gonna cry that we didnt get crabtree, the fact that we got denvers 1st round pick in 2010 is epic, now for the next year im gonna pray that they suck and im gonna pray eric berry declares and im gonna pray that we draft him also another reason im not gonna cry about the fact that we didnt get crabtree, next years wrs= dez bryant, aerrelious benn, brandon lafell, and damian williams which can be just as good as crabtree, as far as today we dont have a 3rd or a 4th rd pick so im hoping chip vaughn falls to us in the 5th(wishful thinking), we also really need to get a good size corner before the draft is over

edit: I thought for sure the pick was crabtree, did anyone see his face before our pick was announced, he was smiling like he was about to get picked which i wouldnt have minded but im happy with curry

I was kinda hoping they would show Crabtree so that I could see his reaction when the pick was Curry. He was probably shocked. We're looking at a possible Top 10 pick next year from Denver, so say hello Eric Berry, Taylor Mays, and Dez Bryant. Or we could take a franchise QB.

Wanna bet we take a punter in the 7th?

[Cicero]

Looks like we get to have the 32nd ranked pass D again.

[Cicero]

Pick your choice.

A. Max Unger
B. Rashad Johnson or any CB available where our 3rd round pick was and Luigs

Not a hard choice for me.

[summond822]

Kinda surprised with the trade back into the 3rd for Butler. We gave up our 5th , our 7th, and our 2010 3rd. Seems like a lot to give up for one player.

However, seems like a lot of the experts like Butler, and Kiper even had him rated above Derrick Williams. Also, word is he's a really good route runner, so the chances are he'll make an impact pretty quickly in this league. Never hurts that he ran a 4.3 40 @ the combine. However, looks like our draft is pretty much over until the end of the day.

Perhaps a RB falls to them in the 6th that they want, and who will add depth. Interesting draft though. And if they don't add a RB, either they have faith that Forsett will be a good change of pace back, or they honestly think that Julius Jones and TJ Duckett are going to be able to carry the load...

Cicero: You have to realize that Luigs is strictly a center. Unger is more along the lines of Floyd Womack, he can play anywhere on the line. Also, he will play this year and replace Wahle in all likelihood. We've talked several times about how we thought the Seahawks didn't see S as a need. They are going to either see it this upcoming year, or they're never going to see it.

EDIT: They have expressed interest in Mike Reilly, so maybe they take a flier on him or another QB (Brian Hoyer) in the 6th. Nate Davis is still on the board, but chances are he won't fall to the 6th. Then their 3 7th's are pretty much just going to be trying to get jumps on the unrestricted free agents. One of em is probably going to be a punter though.

[jballa838]

Pick the kid from Central MIKE REILLY! I mean apparently he is the next Tom Brady according to Jaws.
We need to address RB though. James Davis in the 6th or 7th.

[Cicero]

I wouldn't mind getting Mike Mickens either I can't believe he is still available.

[summond822]

How are some of these players still on the board? Duke Robinson just went. Isn't Michael Hamlin still on the board? Brian Hoyer, Mike Reilly, Mike Mickens is still on the board?!?!? He may project to safety, but still.

If we get Davis in the sixth, that is highway robbery.

[HawkEye30]

booooooo mike teel, i wanted mike reilly

[jballa838]

booooooo mike teel, i wanted mike reilly
+1
I would like to believe they made a mistake on the Mike. Mickens or Reilly would have been better.

[gpngc]

There was 0 reason to trade our 2010 3rd for Deon Butler.

A) He may have been there at the top of the 5th.

B) There were a bunch of other good WRs (Thomas, Wallace, Dillard, Gibson is still there right now at our 6th).

Teel is a throw away- I live in NY and saw plenty of Teel. Nice college player but not a pro quarterback.

So in this draft IMO we achieved at best:

1) Got a high 2010 pick from Denver.
2) Got our center of the future.
3) Got back Julian Peterson and made him 23 again.
4) Got back Bobby Engram and made him 23 again.

And we lost one of our best defensive veterans.

A lot of lateral moves which is not what you want to be doing after 4-12. Oh well.

[HawkEye30]

idk i think butler can be a nasty slot receiver, but i think we could have gotten him a round later, but i'll be totally honest i like everyone we drafted except mike teel

[summond822]

idk i think butler can be a nasty slot receiver, but i think we could have gotten him a round later, but i'll be totally honest i like everyone we drafted except mike teel

Exactly. That pick came up and I was in shock. I didn't even think Teel would be drafted. I think Mike Reilly and Brian Hoyer both made a lot more sense there. I think that both of them have shots to be long time players in the league, and I don't really know much about Teel, but he did have two guys who went high in the draft (Ray Rice & Kenny Britt) playing with him for a couple years. Especially a guy like Britt is going to make him look better.

Are we taking Jeremiah Johnson in the 7th, is that why we haven't selected a RB yet?

And when are they going to address their secondary?

[HawkEye30]

hopefully we sign some nice undrafted guys

[summond822]

Courtney Greene, S @ 245
Nick Reed, DE @ 247
Cameron Morrah, TE @ 248

The only thing that pops out at me is Greene. He could end up being a starter for us, which would be nice.

Reed is crazy. I watched him play the Huskies and the dude is absolutely insane on the football field. He is a high energy guy, it will be interesting to see if he can make the team.

Morrah. Don't really know anything about him. I'm assuming he's probably a blocking TE to add depth to our team at the position. But Rashad Jennings was on the board, and he could have added depth at a much thinner position.

It's going to be interesting to see who they end up signing among the undrafted FA.

[gpngc]

Courtney Greene, S @ 245
Nick Reed, DE @ 247
Cameron Morrah, TE @ 248

The only thing that pops out at me is Greene. He could end up being a starter for us, which would be nice.

Reed is crazy. I watched him play the Huskies and the dude is absolutely insane on the football field. He is a high energy guy, it will be interesting to see if he can make the team.

Morrah. Don't really know anything about him. I'm assuming he's probably a blocking TE to add depth to our team at the position. But Rashad Jennings was on the board, and he could have added depth at a much thinner position.

It's going to be interesting to see who they end up signing among the undrafted FA.

Ironically that's also his weight. 247 DE.

Maybe we'll let Curry walk and move him to OLB.

[HawkEye30]

can someone tell me though is greene better than jamar adams because i know nothing about him

[HawkEye30]

Ironically that's also his weight. 247 DE.

Maybe we'll let Curry walk and move him to OLB.


That was actually something i was wondering, can he play some linebacker in the 4-3 for us?

[gpngc]

can someone tell me though is greene better than jamar adams because i know nothing about him

Yes. But he struggled this season. He'll be a physical presence and likely contribute on special teams but the best we're getting with Greene is Michael Boulware.

Anything's an upgrade over Russell though.

[summond822]

That was actually something i was wondering, can he play some linebacker in the 4-3 for us?

I doubt it. He doesn't have the quickness, and it's not a light 247, it's a heavy 247. Reed is someone who if he dropped down to maybe 220 could try to make a move to LB, but he's pretty much just a high energy guy who probably won't be any better than a journeyman pro.

Looked at Scott's scouting report on Morrah (http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/te/Cameron-Morrah.php). He's only a RS junior. 6'3 3/8, 244, 4.66 40. Sounds like a project pick that may actually end up turning into a good receiving TE. He doesn't really match Ruskell's tendencies on drafting players, being as how he was only a 1 year starter, but it looks like a low risk/medium reward type of deal.

[HawkEye30]

anyway we sign another qb haha but seriously, preferably mike reilly

[Cicero]

Nevermind, I'm blind and missed it.

[HawkEye30]

http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/

Some vids of our udfa, Tyler Roehl is basically Brian Leonard 2.0 without the hurdling lol i really hope moore can become a good returner

[summond822]

Michael Bennett, DE, Texas A&M
Tony Fein, LB, Mississippi
Devin Moore, RB, Wyoming
Dave Philistin, LB, Maryland
Andre Ramsey, OT, Ball State
Tyler Roehl, RB, North Dakota State

Early returns on the UDFA. Sorry Hawkeye, I'm kinda just repeating what you have posted, but I just wrote it out so it's easy to read here.

Other notes: Mike Reilly signed with Pittsburgh

[Batch]

Roehl - I am EXCITED about this guy.

(http://www.seattlepi.com/forum/boards/viewtopic.asp?topicid=135112#1879251 he burned the U of M for 269 yards, ESPN recap of the game)

This guy is BIG (5-10, 233), FAST, and physical. He ran a 4.53 40 at his pro day (which is faster than Knowshon) and put 225 up 30 times on the bench (unreal - best first round bench stat was 25 reps for a RB). Roehl ran 388 times for 2,512 yards (6.5/car) for 35 TDs (career) and, if the blog gods are honest, did about 35% of his production in 2008 on a sprained ankle. Everything I see and read screams tough, fast, and physical with a nose for the end zone.

In summary - I like the pickup.

[tolnaballa]

I am from where Roehl went to college. North Dakota State is the college. Seen him play multiple times. As a freshman and sophomore he weighed around 240 and was the starting fullback. A hardnosed blocker and hell of a receiver. They lost their starting runningback to graduation, and he lost 10 pounds to be the starting runningback. The guy is a nut, he can play fullback, runningback, and he would be awesome on special teams. He has a great football mentality. I hope he can catch on with you guys. He tore up Minnesota twice, Ball State, and Central Michigan. Them four games were his toughest competition. They won 3 out of the 4 games loosing the first one matchup with Minnesota his sophomore year.

[Cicero]

I feel like I'm being a homer when I say Roehl has a good chance to be our day 1 starter and to make a huge stride in turning our running game around. However, I'm a big believer in the adjusted 40 and his is 109.6. The average A40 of a RB drafted in round 1 is 112. There are obviously Chris Henry's, but higher A40 number and success in the NFL has a real correlation. Hopefully he follows the trend.

It's also nice to get Devin Moore, who should be our third down back. He is a great pass catching back, and from what I understand he did some lining up as a receiver as well. He actually has speed, something we haven't had in our backfield for awhile.

[Batch]

Sorry all - misposted the link to some Roehl video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNk8EDKFCw

[summond822]

Okay, I've heard it from a couple of sources (Ian Furness on KJR and John Clayton on ESPN) that the Seahawks are close to finalizing a deal with Leroy Hill.

Furness talked to Leroy Hill this morning and Hill said that unless something comes out of the blue, he hopes to participate in mini-camp this weekend.

The full sound bites should be on their respective stations (950 KJR Mitch in the Morning & 710 ESPN Brock & Salk Show)

http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/04/30/mora_on_kjr_hawks_hill_close_to_a_deal

I decided to post this here because this is ultimately backlash from the draft still.

[Cicero]

Please be true!!

[HawkEye30]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81015793&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

just nfl's take on hill and the hawks

[HawkEye30]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81013f99/Curry-all-access

curry on draft day and when he comes to seattle

P.S. I went to friend request him on facebook lol holy shista theres like a thousand aaron curry's, but dont worry i found the right one and my friend request is pending.......hey oooooooooooooooooooooo

[summond822]

It's official. Leroy Hill has agreed to terms on a 6 year, $38 million deal with $15.5 million guaranteed.

He's going to be in camp tomorrow.

http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/2009/04/30/leroy_hill_agre.html

There is a misprint in the article however because he says that Mora was on 710 ESPN and he says they have the Seahawks broadcasting rights, but he was on 950 KJR, which is actually the station with the Seahawks broadcasting rights.

[Cicero]

Doing a forum mock, here's what I've done so far-

Traded down to GB's #13 spot and picked up Jarrett Bush and their third rounder
Traded up to Dallas #11 spot and sent the 13th and our fourth

Picks:
11- Carlos Dunlap
21- Bryan Bulaga