General Analysis

He Played Well In Bad Weather?

Pete Carroll and John Schneider did little to soothe fears that the trade for Charlie Whitehurst was a stretch. I counted myself among the more optimistic fans when I heard about the trade, and assumed we’d find out some additional context that made Whitehurst worth losing 20 spots in the...
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OffseasonQuarterbacks

Whitehurst: What’s The Connection?

I have been supportive of acquiring our next starting QB via trade or free agency over the draft largely because the position is so hard to project, that any evidence of their ability to play in the NFL can be hugely helpful. My major question with the acquisition of Charlie...
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DefenseOffseason

Tapp Traded…Wake Me When We Get To The Draft

The Seahawks, Tuesday, traded one under-sized defensive end for an even more under-sized defensive end in Chris Clemons. Clemons (240 lbs) makes Nick Reed (245 lbs) look like Goliath. He has had some success rushing the passer, and brings a 4th round pick along with him. I don’t see any...
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DraftGeneral Analysis

Knowing Who *Not* To Select

I’ve been thinking about the upcoming draft a lot lately. I am much more confident about who I want us to avoid than I am about who I want us to choose. Instead of a list of who I’d like us to choose, here is a list of who I...
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Free Agency

Brandon Marshall, Really??

Brandon Marshall is said to be visiting the Seahawks this weekend. That is horrible news for every Hawks fan. Not only is Marshall a cancer, that would add challenges to an already sensitive receiving corps (Housh), but it would cost the Hawks some amount of draft picks. The default compensation...
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Running Backs

Please God, No More Jones

I see Thomas Jones is going to be released by the Jets, and Pete Carroll continues to sing the praises of Julius Jones. If there is one thing I am certain of with the Seahawks, it’s that Julius Jones will never be the answer at running back. There are exactly...
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Draft

Why we might trade down

I’ve been fretting for some time about the effect Alex Gibbs might have on our interest in taking a top-flight tackle in the first round. This is an unusually strong tackle draft, and we are in a unique position to get one of the best available. Alex Gibbs does not...
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DraftRunning Backs

2010 Draft: Running Backs Aplenty

Everyone knows the Hawks own 3 of the Top 40 picks in the 2010 NFL Draft, including #6 and #14. We also know the Hawks have needs at every position outside of kicker, punter and possibly linebacker. What gets really exciting is seeing that we have these great picks in...
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Power Rankings

Comparing 2009 Final Rankings to 2008

This shows who improved the most, and who went backwards according to my strength formula. As bad as the Seahawks were, they were essentially just as bad as the year before. Note that SF made the largest gain in the division, and there’s reason to expect that to continue. 9...
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General AnalysisJohn Schneider

My Advice To Our New GM

John Schneider, welcome to the Seahawks. You inherit a team with no clear strength (outside of punting and kicking), and few players who appear to be maximizing their potential. This is not a team, however, bereft of talent or hope. In fact, a shrewd personnel leader and effective coach could...
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