tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post5602651109850691208..comments2024-01-31T17:34:09.607-08:00Comments on Seahawks Draft Blog: A very premature look at the 2010 draftRob Statonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-85267969778584712452009-04-29T13:05:00.000-07:002009-04-29T13:05:00.000-07:00I am hoping that next year will be the last year w...I am hoping that next year will be the last year without a rookie salary cap, making it much more likley underclassmen will declare and make for a deeper draft for us.germpodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-20707574359507264012009-04-28T14:41:00.000-07:002009-04-28T14:41:00.000-07:00A lot of prospects say things like that at this st...A lot of prospects say things like that at this stage, the chance to play in the NFL sometimes is too much of a temptation (not to mention the money). I wonder if Berry could complete his dentistry degree whilst in the NFL?Rob Statonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481945325907207562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-83817638020639890052009-04-28T13:45:00.000-07:002009-04-28T13:45:00.000-07:00I really like Eric Berry, but he's said he's not g...I really like Eric Berry, but he's said he's not going to leave early and get his dentistry degree. Total Ruskell pick if he were to declare, but I just don't see it happening.Seth H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-41454760987265078712009-04-28T13:41:00.000-07:002009-04-28T13:41:00.000-07:00This was a fun read:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl...This was a fun read: <br /><br />http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Mayock-s-mock-makes-minced-meat-of-Mel-s-and-McS?urn=nfl,159517Misfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391741204628687296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-38242237046835426142009-04-28T13:40:00.000-07:002009-04-28T13:40:00.000-07:00McShay had 6 of 32 first-round picks in his mock t...McShay had 6 of 32 first-round picks in his mock this year correct. Feel free to use his analysis as gospel.Misfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391741204628687296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-83728035616560584282009-04-28T13:38:00.000-07:002009-04-28T13:38:00.000-07:00Take a look at Denver's schedule for next season:
...Take a look at Denver's schedule for next season:<br /><br />http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/schedule?team=den<br /><br />I don't see them winning more than 5 games. We could be getting a top 5 pick. Unreal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-1614298260940871602009-04-28T12:13:00.000-07:002009-04-28T12:13:00.000-07:00It is never too early to speculate for next year, ...It is never too early to speculate for next year, we all know things are going to change but it is still fun.germpodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-84393357930533832492009-04-28T12:12:00.000-07:002009-04-28T12:12:00.000-07:00To the first poster at the top...
How do you know...To the first poster at the top...<br /><br />How do you know Sanchez shot up draft boards really late in the process? You ever think that scouts/gms thought highly off him for a long time? Just because some random websites think he was a later first round QB doesn't mean that NFL teams did. I highly doubt a team like the Jets would have Sanchez graded all along as a late first rounder and give up what they did to move up to #5 because of a work out or interview. These are professionals who are paid to evaluate talent and not get caught up in media hype.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-69910934448479089322009-04-28T12:09:00.000-07:002009-04-28T12:09:00.000-07:00First off, it's clear that some of you really don'...First off, it's clear that some of you really don't get the scouting process in terms of what the NFL looks for. The NFL places a greater emphasis on skills that translate to the NFL. The NFL places great value on QBs who play under center, make pro reads, go through progressions, make pre-snap adjustments. They ultimately don't care about statistics because most college systems inflate them and ultimately do not show such numbers translate into the NFL.<br /><br />I will guarantee right now, that Colt McCoy is not a top 5 pick next year. Yes, he has a great accuracy on paper, however, if you actually watch him, he lives off short/underneath routes that are minimally run in the NFL. His arm strength is average at best and he is asked to do very little in regards to what is expected of an NFL QB (ie reads, under center, pre-snap adjustments, NFL route tree, etc). <br /><br />The spread is not only about putting up big numbers, but it also completely dumbs down everything for the QB. Reads, passing lanes are much wider, progressions (lack there of), pre-snap adjustments are dictated by the coaches. In a spread offense, QBs usually only see soft zone coverages due to the # of WRs on the field and the fact that the average college DB is not athletic or smart enough to handle man to man coverage. Perhaps the biggest overlooked aspect is the absence of working under center and how that subsequently kills footwork in the pocket and in 3-5-7 step drops. That is not an easy skill to learn. In essence, many of these spread QBs are going to almost have to "relearn" to play QB. Mechanics/footwork and overall intelligence (ie Playbook, reads, adjustments) have to be learned from scratch. Let us remember that Graham Harrell had ungodly numbers yet went undrafted this weekend and will most likely not make a practice squad in the NFL.<br /><br />I agree with you completely Rob. Way too often people don't understand that with the increased usage of gimmicky offenses in college, NFL scouting is heavily based on projection. This is why guys like Stafford and Sanchez were highly coveted because a scout/gm is able to see exactly what translates in their game because they run similar offenses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-64010014704826291352009-04-28T11:38:00.000-07:002009-04-28T11:38:00.000-07:00In early views of the 2009 draft from a year ago, ...In early views of the 2009 draft from a year ago, the qb's that appeared at the top were Curtis Painter (6th rounder), Cullen Harper (undrafted), Stafford, Tebow, and Bradford, and a common sleeper pick was Hunter Cantwell (undrafted). <br /><br />On the flip side, if you were looking at the 2008 draft qb options circa 2007, Matt Ryan wasn't considered a 1st rounder at the time. And even Carson Palmer stunk it up for 3 years before USC's coaching changes brought out his potential. So guys can come out of nowhere too.Akkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558823189806739606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-14791147413496126992009-04-28T11:15:00.000-07:002009-04-28T11:15:00.000-07:00there are some good WRs and RBs too, like Dez Brya...there are some good WRs and RBs too, like Dez Bryant and the guy from Illinois (WR) and the guy from Georgia Tech (RB) and Jahvid Best from Cal.<br /><br />But I think the majority of hawks fans want the local boy Mays. The thought of having maybe the league's best athlete back there for us is just too awesome. My one thought on him though...can he catch? Seems like someone that gifted should do more than play safety. Id like to see what he can do as a WRUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769109156874566405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053006193215777292.post-29443828563564739542009-04-28T10:34:00.000-07:002009-04-28T10:34:00.000-07:00I think it's a bit unfair to give qb's second roun...I think it's a bit unfair to give qb's second round grades. A strong combine/proday/interview could shoot any one of these guys --or a surprise player, such as the Delaware QB--up to the top of boards.<br /><br />Sanchez wasn't thought of as a top 10 pick until very late in the process. This time last year, with the foreknowledge of his declaration, he probably would have been talked about as a 2nd rounder.<br /><br />I could see McCoy easily being a top 5 pick. If he has a strong season and proves to have adequate arm strength, he's a better prospect than plenty of prospects that have gone in the top 10 in the last dozen years.Nanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961450113771288685noreply@blogger.com