Seahawks 2009-2010 Discussion - Page 7

summond822 · 04-13-2010, 05:47 PM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

Kerney is retiring...now our depth at DE consists of Jackson and about 3 guys who are backups...

Cicero · 04-13-2010, 09:45 PM

Not much to update from spring practice today, other than Montana continues to look more impressive than Price.

gpngc · 04-14-2010, 09:07 AM

Well they missed out on Marshall.

If they don't somehow get Spiller I'm going to be very mad.

How many game-changing offensive playmakers can they miss out on?

Cicero · 04-14-2010, 12:44 PM

Charlie Whitehurst is why we didn't get Marshall. That's really what it boils down to. Charlie Whitehurst.

I don't like Spiller at 6, but I wouldn't mind him at 14.

summond822 · 04-14-2010, 01:15 PM

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Charlie Whitehurst is why we didn't get Marshall. That's really what it boils down to. Charlie Whitehurst.

I don't like Spiller at 6, but I wouldn't mind him at 14.

Ironic isn't it...they trade for Whitehurst cause they don't think they can get Clausen at 6, now they could have Clausen, but they won't take him cause of Whitehurst, and Whitehurst prevents them from getting Marshall...the Whitehurst trade keeps coming back to haunt them.

Bright side is that Bryant or Spiller will likely be there at 14 now, if not both. So there should be no excuse for not taking one of them.

gpngc · 04-14-2010, 05:05 PM

^Reports have indicated that they took Bryant off their draft board.

LOL if they pass on Bryant at #14 for a DE I'd be pretty angry.

summond822 · 04-14-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gpngc

^Reports have indicated that they took Bryant off their draft board.

LOL if they pass on Bryant at #14 for a DE I'd be pretty angry.

Especially if that DE is Derrick Morgan...JPP I am not in love with, but I think that once he learns some pass rush moves he'll become a good player in the league.

BTW, do you have a link to that? I remember reading something about a team taking Bryant off the draft board, but I thought it was Miami.

gpngc · 04-14-2010, 08:53 PM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-draft-boards/

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One such team, we're told, is the Seahawks. The Browns and the Jaguars reportedly have removed him from their boards, too.

Per the source, the concern is that, once he gets paid, it's unknown whether he'll show up for work on a consistent basis. Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reported several weeks ago that Bryant was late for multiple practices, and even games.

OneToughGame · 04-14-2010, 10:32 PM

The first round must have spiller going to us or I'm going to be a sad panda. I mean he's used to running behind a zbs and he'll instantly be the best return man on the roster.

Babylon · 04-15-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by summond822

Ironic isn't it...they trade for Whitehurst cause they don't think they can get Clausen at 6, now they could have Clausen, but they won't take him cause of Whitehurst, and Whitehurst prevents them from getting Marshall...the Whitehurst trade keeps coming back to haunt them.

Bright side is that Bryant or Spiller will likely be there at 14 now, if not both. So there should be no excuse for not taking one of them.

I dont think they were ever interested in Clausen. As for Bryant and Spiller personally i'd rather Bryant and a big back in round 2 as opposed to Spiller and about the 5th or 6th best receiver in round 2.

summond822 · 04-15-2010, 05:46 PM

Spiller is way more versatile than Bryant. Also there are no questions about him being on time to practices. WR's have the second highest bust rate in the NFL, we can't afford to spend a pick on Bryant then have him turn into a bust three years down the road. I'd rather take the safer pick in Spiller, get an explosive playmaker, then take our chances with WR later.

We have two former #1 picks at WR in the minicamp right now, just saying.

And they were interested in Clausen, and they still are. They put him through a 3 hour workout right after his pro day. Seems to me like that shows serious interest. I'm pretty sure they won't take him at 6, but he starts to slide, expect them to take him at 14.

XxXdragonXxX · 04-15-2010, 08:45 PM

Neither Bryant or Spiller will be Seahawks.

Cicero · 04-16-2010, 10:36 AM

Reggie Williams and Mike Williams are both now Hawks.

Babylon · 04-16-2010, 11:09 AM

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Reggie Williams and Mike Williams are both now Hawks.

Something tells me one of those two will actually be productive here.

OneToughGame · 04-16-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Babylon

Something tells me one of those two will actually be productive here.

I'm guessing you're leaning towards the former husky? ;)

summond822 · 04-16-2010, 03:49 PM

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I'm guessing you're leaning towards the former husky? ;)

As long as one of em turn out, I'd be happy. I mean we really don't lose anything by signing them. They are huge targets, and they should add legitimate options to our red zone offense. Heck, if even one of them turns into half of what they were supposed to be we got steals here.

Babylon · 04-16-2010, 08:57 PM

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I'm guessing you're leaning towards the former husky? ;)

I havent seen much of either lately but my guess is Pete will lean towards Mike Williams.

gpngc · 04-16-2010, 09:05 PM

They are both going to live up to being top-10 draft picks. Watch.

Seriously, bite your tongue Dragon.

With the 49ers adding Ginn, Spiller becomes a realistic possibility at #14. I will be extremely angry if they don't get him.

Peter King wrote today that the Seahawks are indeed very interested in Spiller.

gpngc · 04-17-2010, 12:09 AM

1- They do like Spiller.
2- They don't want to lose picks so probably won't trade up using the #60 pick.

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GM Gene Smith is a lover of draft picks, the more the merrier (who isn't, really?), and he was to dump out of the No. 10 selection. I thought for a while this week that he might have a great match down a few spots that could net him a second-round pick. I thought he could deal with Seattle at No. 14, moving down four spots and picking up the 60th overall pick, the choice Seattle acquired from San Diego in the Charlie Whitehurst deal. No dice, though -- even though it makes a lot of sense for the Seahawks to come up for running back C.J. Spiller, one of the objects of their affection.

Seattle has a new regime with a draft-pick-coveting GM, John Schneider, and I believe the 'Hawks feel they have too many holes to give up the chance to draft a legitimate starter for them at number 60.

XxXdragonXxX · 04-17-2010, 03:27 AM

I'm sure they do like Spiller. However they won't spend the 14th pick on a RB. Word is they're looking to trade down from the 14th pick, possibly for a 2nd rounder this year and a 1st+3rd next year. Mathews and Best would be targets in the 2nd round.

Babylon · 04-17-2010, 05:58 PM

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I'm sure they do like Spiller. However they won't spend the 14th pick on a RB. Word is they're looking to trade down from the 14th pick, possibly for a 2nd rounder this year and a 1st+3rd next year. Mathews and Best would be targets in the 2nd round.

I think Mathews will be gone by the Detroit pick in round 2. If they are smart (and i'm holding judgement on that) they'll take Gerhart at #60. Best bargain in the draft at that point. They got good production out of Forsett last year, we dont need another small back.

summond822 · 04-17-2010, 06:00 PM

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I think Mathews will be gone by the Detroit pick in round 2. If they are smart (and i'm holding judgement on that) they'll take Gerhart at #60. Best bargain in the draft at that point. They got good production out of Forsett last year, we dont need another small back.

I agree that Matthews isn't making it to the 2nd round, however I still want Spiller. If they do pass on Spiller, then yes, taking Gerhart at 60 makes a ton of sense, if he's there. I personally think he's coming off the board pretty early in round 2.

XxXdragonXxX · 04-17-2010, 07:59 PM

I'm holding out hope for Jahvid Best in round 2. IMO, aside for injury concerns he is the best RB in the draft.

summond822 · 04-17-2010, 09:09 PM

We are talking about the position where the average career only lasts 3 years. I wouldn't hold out too much hope that Best will be able to stay healthy. And you do have to factor that into the decision.

gpngc · 04-18-2010, 01:13 AM

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I'm holding out hope for Jahvid Best in round 2. IMO, aside for injury concerns he is the best RB in the draft.

If by best you mean the only back with the last name Best.

Spiller is a ridiculous player - no back is close to him in this class or last class.