I am a little disappointed the Hawks have not signed Red Bryant before Free Agency starts. 18 hours remain to get a deal done. Though I am not hearing anything that a deal is close. Hopefully teams will not view Bryant as a high priority guy because of his statistics and the Seahawks will be able to get something done in the next few days. This happened with Brandon Mebane last summer.
I would have like to see one of out starting linebackers signed as well, but the team may wait until they gauge the market before making offers to Hawthorne and Hill. I think Seattle is going to lose Hawthorne and retain Hill at a discount (as long as they throw in a supply of blunts).
Free Agency Priorities:
1) Quarterback. Whether the team signs Matt Flynn or not, they need someone to challenge Jackson and add depth.
2) Defensive End. Seattle needs someone to complement Chris Clemons to help the pass rush.
3) Linebacker. Assuming the loss of Hawthorne or Hill, one of these two will need to be replaced. I could see the Hawks replacing a LB through the draft. KJ wright is proof that you don't have to use a first round pick to find a productive linebacker.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Roster Anaysis: QB
Players currently on roster: 2.
Tarvaris Jackson. Salary: $4,000,000. Signed through 2012. He will be 29 on opening day. Career passer rating: 77.8.
Josh Portis. Salary: Not much. Signed through 2013. He will be 25 on opening day. Career passer rating: 0.0.
Analysis: Everyone knows that this is a position the Seahawks are looking to upgrade this offseason. While Tarvaris is adequate, he is not going to take the team deep into the playoffs. While an accurate passer, his decision making is suspect especially in the final minutes of each half. He was not able to generate scores when needed most and often regressed when his leadership was needed most.
Seattle will need to draft or add another QB through free agency this spring. While Matt Flynn looks great on paper, I would hate to allocate too much cap space on an unproven commodity. If he ends up being average, then the 10 million a year it will take to sign him could have been spent on more productive players.
As for unrestricted free agent, Clipboard Jesus, I don't think he will be on an NFL roster this fall. Maybe a career in porn or real estate will work out for him.
Tarvaris Jackson. Salary: $4,000,000. Signed through 2012. He will be 29 on opening day. Career passer rating: 77.8.
Josh Portis. Salary: Not much. Signed through 2013. He will be 25 on opening day. Career passer rating: 0.0.
Analysis: Everyone knows that this is a position the Seahawks are looking to upgrade this offseason. While Tarvaris is adequate, he is not going to take the team deep into the playoffs. While an accurate passer, his decision making is suspect especially in the final minutes of each half. He was not able to generate scores when needed most and often regressed when his leadership was needed most.
Seattle will need to draft or add another QB through free agency this spring. While Matt Flynn looks great on paper, I would hate to allocate too much cap space on an unproven commodity. If he ends up being average, then the 10 million a year it will take to sign him could have been spent on more productive players.
As for unrestricted free agent, Clipboard Jesus, I don't think he will be on an NFL roster this fall. Maybe a career in porn or real estate will work out for him.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Mock Draft Tracker 2.0
Another look at who the experts are predicting for the Hawks:
The leader in the clubhouse, last month Luke Kuechly, ILB, is no longer on the list. Trent Richardson, this month's leader did not garner any votes last month. This data proves that no one knows what the Hawks will do this April.
The leader in the clubhouse, last month Luke Kuechly, ILB, is no longer on the list. Trent Richardson, this month's leader did not garner any votes last month. This data proves that no one knows what the Hawks will do this April.
| Trent Richardson, RB | 18% |
| Ryan Tannehill, QB | 14% |
| Devon Still, DT | 14% |
| Melvin Ingram, LB/OLB | 9% |
| Michael Brockers DT | 9% |
| Quinton Coples DE | 9% |
| Zach Brown, OLB | 9% |
| Courtney Upshaw, DE | 5% |
| Whitney Mercilus, DE | 5% |
| Brandon Thompson, DT | 5% |
| Kendall Wright, WR | 5% |
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Free Agent QBs
We know this is a position of need for Seattle, but is signing a Free Agent the way to go? I think the team would prefer drafting and developing a young QB, but who knows if they will be able to get one in this spring's draft. They will have the following players to consider before the draft:
- Drew Brees (NO) - He's not leaving Nola. This much I know.
- Matt Flynn (GB) - An intriguing option. Not physically ideal. Lots of unknowns.
- Alex Smith (SF) - I can't imagine SF letting him go anywhere. He gets the job done.
- Kyle Orton (DEN) - Middle of the pack type of QB. I don't see him as an upgrade to TJack. Speaking of Jack, anyone seen my Jack and Coke?
- Jason Campbell (OAK) - Campbell has been fairly efficient. His game is too similar to Jackson's and he is two years older.
- Donovan McNabb (MIN) - Retire already.
- Chris Redman (ATL) - Who?
- Derek Anderson (CAR) Chile, Please!
- Shaun Hill (DET)
- Drew Stanton (DET)
- Brady Quinn (DEN)
- David Garrard (FA)
- Luke McCown (JAC)
- Chad Henne (MIA)
- Sage Rosenfels (MIA)
- David Carr (NYG)
- Mark Brunell (NYJ)
- Kevin O'Connell (NYJ)
- Kyle Boller (OAK)
- Vince Young (PHI)
- Charlie Batch (PIT)
- Dennis Dixon (PIT)
- Byron Leftwich (PIT)
- Charlie Whitehurst (SEA)
- A.J. Feeley (STL)
- Josh Johnson (TB)
- Rex Grossman (WAS)
Options #9-27 are so bad, they aren't even worthy of snarky comments (sorry, Charlie).
Mock Draft Tracker 1.0
I charted 20 different mock drafts to see what the "experts" think will happen when the Seahawks pick 11 or 12. Here are their thoughts:
Seven of 11 potential choices are defensive, even though Seattle clearly needs more help on the offensive side of the ball. Free Agency plays a huge part in their this, as needs could completely change if the Hawks lose or sign players in positions of need. Free Agency opens March 13th.
Here are the candidates thus far:
Seven of 11 potential choices are defensive, even though Seattle clearly needs more help on the offensive side of the ball. Free Agency plays a huge part in their this, as needs could completely change if the Hawks lose or sign players in positions of need. Free Agency opens March 13th.
Here are the candidates thus far:
| Luke Kuechly, ILB | 15% |
| Ryan Tannehill, QB | 15% |
| Devon Still, DT | 10% |
| Melvin Ingram, LB/OLB | 10% |
| Michael Brockers DT | 10% |
| Quinton Coples DE | 10% |
| Whitney Mercilus, DE | 10% |
| Brock Osweiler, QB | 5% |
| Jonathan Martin, OT | 5% |
| Nick Perry DE | 5% |
| Zach Brown, OLB | 5% |
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Report: Packers "unlikely" to use tag on Flynn
Here is an article explaining the risks of using the Franchise tag on Flynn:
The Packers also have to consider the contract of Jermichael Finley who will also be an unrestricted FA and they may need the tag for him.
If it is only about money (and not losing picks) then the Seahawks should go out and get Flynn.
The Packers also have to consider the contract of Jermichael Finley who will also be an unrestricted FA and they may need the tag for him.
If it is only about money (and not losing picks) then the Seahawks should go out and get Flynn.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
New Math: SEA + BASF = SF
Huh?
Anyone old enough to remember the "making everything better" commercial from BASF? Shannon, I know you are. If not, here it is:
The Niners play the game like the Seahawks want to play it, but only better. Can we sprinkle some BASF on the Hawks before games next year?
As I wrote when the two teams met in week 16, both were statistically close in all areas—except the Niners were nominally ahead of the Hawks in every area. These small margins take a team from 7-9 to 13-3. Pete Carroll can use his bay-area rival as a model for the team he is trying to build. It will be interesting to see how well San Francisco is built for the playoffs.
Anyone old enough to remember the "making everything better" commercial from BASF? Shannon, I know you are. If not, here it is:
The Niners play the game like the Seahawks want to play it, but only better. Can we sprinkle some BASF on the Hawks before games next year?
As I wrote when the two teams met in week 16, both were statistically close in all areas—except the Niners were nominally ahead of the Hawks in every area. These small margins take a team from 7-9 to 13-3. Pete Carroll can use his bay-area rival as a model for the team he is trying to build. It will be interesting to see how well San Francisco is built for the playoffs.
Friday, January 6, 2012
End of Season Awards
The 2011 NFL regular season is over and it is time to take a look at who deserves the team awards for the Seattle Seahawks.
Rookie of the Year — Doug Baldwin.
He led the team in receptions and yards as an undrafted free agent. He is a smart football player who easy finds the soft spots in zone coverage. Runner up: Richard Sherman. This fifth rounder was forced into duty after two other corners were injured and he never looked back—becoming the team's best corner. A bright future for both Stanford products.
Most Improved Player — Kam Chancellor.
This fifth rounder in 2010 saw very limited action his rookie year only to become a starter and a standout in year two. He demonstrated a much needed toughness that prior Seahawk teams only dreamt about, and quickly became one half of a very young and talented safety tandem. Runner Up: Max Unger. He anchored the patchwork o-line all year starting every game and making all the calls for the unit. His steady presence allowed the young line to get better with even game.
Comeback Player — Brandon Browner.
After playing in Canada and not getting a chance in the NFL for 3+ years the Hawks signed him to a futures contract in January 2011 with little to lose. He became an opening day starter and led the team in interceptions. He played the run as aggressively as he played the pass and he was rewarded by his peers as a pro-bowl alternate. Most Importantly he is the reason the Hawks traded Kelly Jennings (which yielded Clint McDonald, too). Runners up: Leroy Hill and Red Bryant. Both players rebounded after season ending injuries in 2010.
Most Disappointing Player — Zach Miller.
A big time Free Agent acquisition with major expectations after some big years with Oakland. By no fault of his own, he was kept in to block most of the time and Tarvaris Jackson tends to favor sideline throws. While his play was fine, he made little impact—25 catches and no TDs. Not good. Runner up: Sidney Rice. Health has been a concern given his huge deal, and it proved to be the case again. He played in only 9 games having just 32 catches and 2 TDs. He was not healthy in many of those 9 games either. Lets hope he does not win this category next season.
Defensive MVP — Earl Thomas.
In just his second year he is shaping up to be everything that was advertised about the #14 overall pick. He is a leader of the secondary making calls and getting everyone into position. He made a ton of tackles and was very stron supporting the run. Runner up: Chris Clemons. He continues to get to the QB (11 Sacks) and is surprisingly strong against the run.
Offensive MVP — Marshawn Lynch.
Beast Mode. 'Nuff said.
Rookie of the Year — Doug Baldwin.
He led the team in receptions and yards as an undrafted free agent. He is a smart football player who easy finds the soft spots in zone coverage. Runner up: Richard Sherman. This fifth rounder was forced into duty after two other corners were injured and he never looked back—becoming the team's best corner. A bright future for both Stanford products.
This fifth rounder in 2010 saw very limited action his rookie year only to become a starter and a standout in year two. He demonstrated a much needed toughness that prior Seahawk teams only dreamt about, and quickly became one half of a very young and talented safety tandem. Runner Up: Max Unger. He anchored the patchwork o-line all year starting every game and making all the calls for the unit. His steady presence allowed the young line to get better with even game.
Comeback Player — Brandon Browner.
After playing in Canada and not getting a chance in the NFL for 3+ years the Hawks signed him to a futures contract in January 2011 with little to lose. He became an opening day starter and led the team in interceptions. He played the run as aggressively as he played the pass and he was rewarded by his peers as a pro-bowl alternate. Most Importantly he is the reason the Hawks traded Kelly Jennings (which yielded Clint McDonald, too). Runners up: Leroy Hill and Red Bryant. Both players rebounded after season ending injuries in 2010.
Most Disappointing Player — Zach Miller.
A big time Free Agent acquisition with major expectations after some big years with Oakland. By no fault of his own, he was kept in to block most of the time and Tarvaris Jackson tends to favor sideline throws. While his play was fine, he made little impact—25 catches and no TDs. Not good. Runner up: Sidney Rice. Health has been a concern given his huge deal, and it proved to be the case again. He played in only 9 games having just 32 catches and 2 TDs. He was not healthy in many of those 9 games either. Lets hope he does not win this category next season.
Defensive MVP — Earl Thomas.
In just his second year he is shaping up to be everything that was advertised about the #14 overall pick. He is a leader of the secondary making calls and getting everyone into position. He made a ton of tackles and was very stron supporting the run. Runner up: Chris Clemons. He continues to get to the QB (11 Sacks) and is surprisingly strong against the run.
Offensive MVP — Marshawn Lynch.
Beast Mode. 'Nuff said.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
One less QB this April
News out of Oklahoma today is that Landry Jones is staying in school for another year.
This is not as deep of a QB draft as once thought, now that he and Matt Barkley aren't coming out early.
Given the lack of QBs and my unwillingness to trade the farm for RGIII, I think the Hawks need to get a pass rushing defensive end at #11 or 12.
This is not as deep of a QB draft as once thought, now that he and Matt Barkley aren't coming out early.
Given the lack of QBs and my unwillingness to trade the farm for RGIII, I think the Hawks need to get a pass rushing defensive end at #11 or 12.
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