tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post1593600145029242107..comments2024-01-31T17:34:09.607-08:00Comments on Seahawks Draft Blog: Ten to watch for 2010Rob Statonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-61319378490488147692009-07-31T18:39:58.089-07:002009-07-31T18:39:58.089-07:00It's funny you mention Suh, I've just tidi...It's funny you mention Suh, I've just tidied up a blog post for later with a highlights reel.<br /><br />As you say Kyle, unbelievably athletic for a guy his size. They even had him catching the ball and scoring a TD for crying out loud.<br /><br />A DT like him that is capable of collapsing the pocket, roaming to the ball carrier like a LB, getting to the QB and batting down passes (then collecting them for TD's) is going to be a top pick. <br /><br />He's a definite top 5 pick candidate as things stand right now.Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-54305441597922246702009-07-31T14:45:36.280-07:002009-07-31T14:45:36.280-07:00I popped in a Missouri v Nebraska game last night ...I popped in a Missouri v Nebraska game last night to check out Suh. Holy. Fricking. Crap.<br /><br />The guy is amazing. The 76/16/7.5 line speaks volumes as to his consistency, especially since Nebraska did a lot from the 3-4 (NT for Suh). There was one series in the 1st quarter where Suh threw the C out of the way one play, split a double team to get pressure the next, then blew up a run by blowing into the gap the play after. Absolutely dominant.<br /><br />Oh, he also runs like a LT (seriously, he may be more athletic than Jason Smith) and hustles to chase down screens and the like. I'd have to see more games to be sure, but he probably would've been given a top-10 grade by me this past year.Kyle Rotanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-45475084783309436592009-07-31T01:23:33.673-07:002009-07-31T01:23:33.673-07:00Thanks for the kind words NW Pride, keep visiting ...Thanks for the kind words NW Pride, keep visiting the blog and I look forward to hearing from you in the future.<br /><br />I've decided only to include Seniors in the 'ten to watch' list mainly because, as you say, we don't know whether guys like Sam Bradford will declare. I might do a 'ten underclassmen' list soon tallying those who might be likely to leave for the NFL in 2010.<br /><br />Bradford for me is a bit of an unknown quantity. He plays in a funky no huddle offense and has never been asked to make a read. He's played behind an offensive line that has made him untouchable. He's incredibly accurate but it's tough to measure how much is down to the quality of Bradford or the time he's afforded and the skill of his receivers.<br /><br />Given time, I truly believe Bradford could become a very good NFL QB. I don't think he'd be an instant starter and I think he might the right decision to go back to the Sooners. If he has another good year in 2009, he'll surely declare and would represent an intriguing prospect for Seattle should they wish to go down that route.<br /><br />My expectations for Mike Teel are incredibly low. He'll do well to remain on the roster this time next year, let alone be any kind of QB for the future. He's a 6th round flier and anything from him would be a bonus. Guys like Hasselbeck and Brady are very rare. We can hope that Teel can be another 6th round steal, but we're a long way from that. <br /><br />He also needs Matt Hasselbeck to stay healthy. If Hass plays 16 games in each of the next two years, the pressure won't be there to draft a replacement. If Hasselbeck has another injury plagued year in 2009, they'll almost certainly have to find a longer term solution.<br /><br />With regard to defensive lineman, it is true that they take time to develop. However, the truly elite DE's tend to be found at the top of the draft. 2010, as things stand today, could be a great year for D-lineman.<br /><br />I think it's important to stress the dependance on the D-line under Jim Mora. His scheme relies on pressure created from the front four, freeing the linebackers to make plays and helping the cover-2 to thrive. We saw last year how the D-line struggled without Kerney, the simple fact is they'll never get their money's worth from Curry, Hill and Tatupu without a pass rush from the front.<br /><br />I know a lot of fans do not rate Brian Russell, but ultimately he is a lot easier to replace than Patrick Kerney and a safety drafted early is a bit of a luxury.Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-36798743559403963022009-07-31T00:49:26.600-07:002009-07-31T00:49:26.600-07:00I know he is not a senior, and nobody knows if he ...I know he is not a senior, and nobody knows if he will play his senior year or go in the draft, but what about Sam Bradford from OK? If he does become eligible for the draft, he seems like another QB that has proved himself and if he has another great year could be a great QB for the Hawks to consider.<br /><br />I personally think this is a very important preseason. If Teel shows he has the potential and ability, it would be nice to feel we already have our future QB, so we can use our 2 1st. round picks elsewhere.<br /><br />I like the thought of beefing up the D-line, but I dont know about the 1st round. It seems that D-lineman take a few years to mature before they become studs. I would rather beef up the secondary, and running backs, and use the other rounds for the D-line with the hope we will score another Mebane.<br /><br />Its always tough, because a year ago I would never imagine us using a 1st. round pick on LB when we had Lofa, Leroy, and Julian. Sometimes a team just has to pick the most talented player available. I hope I am wrong, but we may be using our 1st round picks on a new line if Walt, Whale, Spenc, and Sims either retire, fall apart, or flop. That would really suck to use 2 1st round picks on OL. Its not that I wouldnt think we dont need them, but their not that exciting of picks. <br /><br />Love the blog, and love everybodys opinions and thoughts.NW Pridenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-15284970661327982802009-07-30T04:05:45.999-07:002009-07-30T04:05:45.999-07:00Certainly the team will be much improved if Jackso...Certainly the team will be much improved if Jackson can step up next year. However, I think Jackson has a ceiling. He's good against the run, but I doubt he'll ever be a 10 sack DE. He could become a solid piece of the rotation, but I can't see him ever taking a double team and becoming that long term replacement for Patrick Kerney.<br /><br />I think essentially that is the issue. When Kerney was out last year the Seahawks pass rush just collapsed. Getting someone who can get to the QB consistently and cause match-up nightmares is really what the line needs in the long term. That could be a DT or a DE, but it's certainly an area I'm sure the Seahawks will target because it's the only way Mora's defense will function - pressure from the front.Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-81439852458590087892009-07-29T17:53:40.303-07:002009-07-29T17:53:40.303-07:00I agree what you mean about Colt McCoy. Tebow does...I agree what you mean about Colt McCoy. Tebow does have the "Tebow" factor and it's easy to be caught up. I think this year could definitely make or break Colt McCoy. Of course, the same really goes for any player.<br /><br />I think getting a top D-Lineman could definitely be a smart move for Seattle. Even this year there was quite a bit of talk of us selecting B.J. Raji. I really liked Brian Orakpo, but I think what scares me is that it seems like quite a few of the top drafted D-Lineman haven't performed as well as everyone hoped. Even Lawrence Jackson hasn't lived up to his expectations. Do you think if he does improve we might be in better shape for that position?Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-25922776754091239092009-07-29T16:34:51.487-07:002009-07-29T16:34:51.487-07:00Certainly the loss against Texas Tech was not McCo...Certainly the loss against Texas Tech was not McCoy's fault. Chalk that one down to Harrell and Crabtree - that was an insane drive to win that game.<br /><br />I have reservations about McCoy just as I do with Tebow. I think McGuire raises some valid points and others are a bit OTT. However, here's something to bare in mind. Tebow has the 'Tebow' factor. Florida will no doubt have a good year, we all know about his leadership qualities and all that. I feel someone will take a chance on Tebow, probably early in round one, rightly or wrongly because he's Tim Tebow.<br /><br />Colt McCoy however, he's going to be over analysed in his senior year. We see it so many times where a QB stays another year and his stock plumits despite the fact he does nothing differently. I think Tebow will escape that and if anything, people will probably look for areas that have improved as a justification for taking him. His game has already been critiqued.<br /><br />McCoy hasn't got that luxury. I worry about his draft stock.<br /><br />Personally (and I speak completely idealistically here, I'm not mentioning any specific names) I'd suggest there's real benefit in taking a D-lineman and a QB next year. Mora's defense will only function at 100% if the defensive line create sufficient pressure. That's how the expensive linebacker trio will be free to make plays and how the Cover-2 will be effective. Getting that stud DT or DE to add to the rotation (especially with Kerney ageeing and Tapp/Redding in contract years).<br /><br />I envisage over the next few years we'll see a lot of changes on offense as we move away from the Holmgren era and towards whatever Knapp and Mora want to see. Getting a QB who they can mould into 'their guy' would be the perfect stand point and eliminate any question marks about what happens post-Hasselbeck.<br /><br />But as I said, so much can happen between now and April. This time last year, Aaron Curry had just received a third round grading from the draft committee.Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-36237794043096798252009-07-29T16:23:06.614-07:002009-07-29T16:23:06.614-07:00I love that we could easily use any of #1-#7. Righ...I love that we could easily use any of #1-#7. Right now I'm rooting for a QB and then a RB, although I know anything could easily happen to make that change. I'm also not sure I agree with the assessment on Colt McCoy. I guess I'm just biased because I am a fan and in my opinion the lose to Texas Tech was completely not his fault. As much as I would like Tebow, I think Colt McCoy would be my 2nd choice for a QBPatricknoreply@blogger.com