tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post3511498538938795402..comments2024-01-31T17:34:09.607-08:00Comments on Seahawks Draft Blog: Take five with Kyle RotaRob Statonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-17029488303775769862009-03-08T13:56:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:56:00.000-07:00Hi annonymous,Tim Ruskell has said the team is 'in...Hi annonymous,<BR/><BR/>Tim Ruskell has said the team is 'in the zone' with regard to finding a young QB. Let's remember, a few months ago Peter King was reporting that the Seahawks were considering cutting or trading Hasselbeck because of his back problems. Those reports eventually were seen to be untrue, but we won't know if that back problem is completely put to bed until Hasselbeck has played 16 games in 2009.<BR/><BR/>You look at the draft and it isn't filled with obvious talent at quarter back. I am a big fan of Matt Stafford and I do believe there is something there with Sanchez. I can see a scenario where the team takes advantage of picking this early to get a talented young guy to one day be the 'face of the franchise'. They need to weigh up the pro's of getting someone who can have an instant impact in 2009, and the pro's of drafting a long term option at the most important position in football.Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-58692814497532912552009-03-08T12:50:00.000-07:002009-03-08T12:50:00.000-07:00ya, Sanchez signing an Aaron Rodgers type deal (in...ya, Sanchez signing an Aaron Rodgers type deal (incentive-heavy, light salary) would seem quite unlikely. <BR/><BR/>Curious if you think its too soon to draft a QB in the 1st round. I'm leaning against, but I would also hate to see another train of sub-par QBs after seeing Freisz, Stouffer, McGwire, Mirer, etc. <BR/><BR/>you guys need some polls on here, ha ha. I was surprised how many people voted for Branch and Burleson over on the SA site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-40872182565588150522009-03-08T12:14:00.000-07:002009-03-08T12:14:00.000-07:00I'm not sure how possible this is annonymous, but ...I'm not sure how possible this is annonymous, but they may be able to backload the contract so that the cap hit is smaller originally but bigger when Sanchez (or another QB) starts. Of course, this might be difficult. Matt Ryan was taken 3rd overall last year and got a $72m contract and $34.75m in guarantees. That is absolutely huge - to backload it would mean a QB earning astronomical sums later on.<BR/><BR/>So essentially, as you say taking a QB early means they are almost certain to start sooner rather than later.Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-57620971816230200172009-03-08T12:09:00.000-07:002009-03-08T12:09:00.000-07:00I will also be a little ticked if Crabtree is ther...I will also be a little ticked if Crabtree is there and they pass on him, with the possible exception of J Smith being there also.<BR/><BR/>I have heard a somewhat convincing argument for Sanchez however. Basically that QB is the hardest position to find, and since we're drafting abnormally high, with Matt's age and injury issues, now would be the time to get one while he can hold a clipboard and learn without the pressure of being thrown to the wolves. I am wondering though, how long the Hawks would realistically leave that kind of money on the bench. I couldn't see it lasting more then 2 seasons, barring Sanchez being a complete flop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-83611259013954551352009-03-08T11:08:00.000-07:002009-03-08T11:08:00.000-07:00Well I'll be surprised if he is still there with t...Well I'll be surprised if he is still there with the 4th pick and pissed if the Seahawks dont take him.pepperpighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731821667810369160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-19842148048949666022009-03-08T10:53:00.000-07:002009-03-08T10:53:00.000-07:00It's certainly an option pepperpig. They're a fran...It's certainly an option pepperpig. They're a franchise in rebuilding mould with a new regime. If they rank Crabtree highly, they might decide to bank the pick as a BPA in the same way they took Chris Long last year. <BR/><BR/>It's also possible the Rams could look at Aaron Curry. However, at this stage I firmly believe they will select between the top two offensice tackles in this draft - Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe.Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-23115994933821375962009-03-08T10:49:00.000-07:002009-03-08T10:49:00.000-07:00As bad as they need a tackle, I think the Rams wil...As bad as they need a tackle, I think the Rams will take Crabtree.pepperpighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731821667810369160noreply@blogger.com