All about the draft now - Page 2

meninblack2002 · #16 12-13-2009, 09:07 PM

I agree you definitely can't blame Jim Mora for the way things have gone, blame his predecessor and the organization. You' let one of the best offensive lineman getaway because we didn't pay him what he's worth remember Steve Hutchinson. The team needs a makeover starting with the receiving corp get rid of TJ, and Branch for more speed. These two guys get no separation, which leads to the offensive line having to block a little bit longer for the quarterback because our receivers can't separate from a defensive back. The seasons over its time to start playing those young receivers.

bobflipaburger · #17 12-13-2009, 09:37 PM

meninblack. I think you have that backwards. I think our receivers have trouble getting separation because Matt is scrambling for his life every play.

Seahawk Freak · #18 12-14-2009, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by squirreljack

you speak of "staying healthy" as if the players have absolute choice in that matter... if you got hurt at your job do you think you should be paid less?

if the first pick in the draft is going to command 60million and the team with that pick doesn't want to pay him that, they can easily trade away the pick... also if that 1st round pick isn't playing up to his contract he can get cut so the team doesn't have to pay him the full contract... it all works itself out in the end.

and if anyone here really thinks that most football players don't earn their money i ask you this: what's stopping you from going out there and being an NFL player? if you think it's easy money why don't you go do it yourself?

Did rick mirer, or ryan leaf earn there money? Im not talking about injures, they happen. i am talking about paying a guy an 18 million dollar bonus and he turns out to be a bust. they need to show what they can do and than get paid. Why pay these guys for what they did in college?

Number 18 · #19 12-14-2009, 12:43 PM

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/h ... ker15.html

He didn't want to go to the Rams... lol (kidding).

So I want to focus on the o-line, pass rush, and running backs this draft. Then get Locker next year.

Striker · #20 12-14-2009, 01:41 PM

Sam Bradford despite injuries could still be a great steal if he falls far enough. I do not expect us to toss aside Matt for a rookie, but I would like to see a QB like Bradford working alongside Teel as we groom them both behind Matt during his last seasons of his career.

First though whether a rookie or FA or both we have to address the O-Line now. Though I am disappointed in Jones I think he and Forsett can do much more behind a beefed up line and with a QB bringing production (which Matt can do with a better line).

I do not have much faith in the put a Rookie QB in and hope for the best routine, which is why I do not want to see the Hawks wait till they are ready to retire Matt before getting a QB. Give the young QB's a chance and some time on the sidelines before throwing them to the wolves with no support to speak of.

I guess I want this more after watching the Seahawks Texans game live. Wallace is not the answer, when he came in there I had to nearly bite my tongue off because a little girl was sitting in the row behind me. Wallace ran out of bounds when he should have thrown it away thus losing 5 yards on the punt position (amateur mistake). He followed that up with an intentional grounding dead center in the pocket, and I mean this one was so bad I was tearing at my hair (another amateur mistake).

I want to see some new young faces training behind Matt and competing for the future while we try to stay afloat rebuilding our line and staff (I am not so sure our staff will stay in place despite what our owner says). First thing is first, who will be our GM? Depending on who we get will decide their approach. Anyone hear anything outside the Holmgren rumors?

szat · #21 12-14-2009, 05:08 PM

That is an amazing choice by Locker, that takes major guts.

I dont think we can wait for the chance at JL though in the draft.

If we have a shot at a good QB in next years draft, I say we get him.
I have my eye on Cantfeild and he might not be that hard to get.

OL is priority #1 though.

Also and ive always been a believer in getting young RB's, with fresh legs.
Not a first rounder... .neeeever, but 2nd 3rd rounders can be productive. Theres always a plethera of RB's out there.