tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post932654932017776232..comments2024-03-11T20:55:07.393-07:00Comments on 17 Power, A Seattle Seahawks Blog: Quick Reaction to the Seahawks' First Two PicksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-5053416397745031292011-05-17T11:44:16.663-07:002011-05-17T11:44:16.663-07:00How many times has it been that the Hawks need to ...How many times has it been that the Hawks need to wait until next year for a QB? I wanted them to draft Skelton 3 drafts ago, then Bradford two drafts ago and lastly Kaepernick in this draft. Still no QB has been drafted, WTF is wrong with taking a QB on at least one of their many picks over those 3 years. OL guys are great to have however they can't pass for crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-76755685534345229462011-04-30T16:19:29.524-07:002011-04-30T16:19:29.524-07:00patriots didnt screw us, we screwed ourselves. Fir...patriots didnt screw us, we screwed ourselves. First 2 rounds should have been easy wins.seattlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-41838154277844545682011-04-29T22:26:04.921-07:002011-04-29T22:26:04.921-07:00Great point by Troy. Run first teams need a lead. ...Great point by Troy. Run first teams need a lead. And do not come from behind often. <br /><br />What exactly is Mallet's flaw? Besides slow feet.<br /><br />Good article, Brandon. A fun read. I also have a hunch that Carpenter may be a gem.<br /><br />My main concern with the smash mouth experiment<br />is Unger. He would,to extrapolate from his past performance, be the soft candy filling in our<br />bad ass lineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-1764942409690607412011-04-29T22:25:19.569-07:002011-04-29T22:25:19.569-07:00Thus far, I see this draft as laying the groundwor...Thus far, I see this draft as laying the groundwork for a change in Seattle's identity. It's erasing the last vestiges of the "finesse" teams that Holmgren fielded year in and year out.<br /><br />Without a solid QB to run the offense, it may be ugly in 2011, but the pieces are being put in place to offer the necessary protection and improved run game the QB will need, whoever he may be. And it may provide a great situation for the franchise QB when we actually draft him.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764396816662536119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-75837746760514922222011-04-29T21:09:10.093-07:002011-04-29T21:09:10.093-07:00Pete better put some work in on the defense, cause...Pete better put some work in on the defense, cause it ain't gonna be easy running the ball when they're behind 2 TDs.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253780010613473205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-77284049666434496132011-04-29T20:26:11.119-07:002011-04-29T20:26:11.119-07:00QB of the future comes next year, in a draft deep ...QB of the future comes next year, in a draft deep in excellent QBs. If we have a bridge QB (Matt, Carson, CW, Leinart?), improve through the year with lots of young players in the lineup, but don't quite make the playoffs, all will be well (Matt Barkley, Landry Jones?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-42082331662034867562011-04-29T20:07:38.220-07:002011-04-29T20:07:38.220-07:00And I agree about the QB. I just don't think ...And I agree about the QB. I just don't think Mallett was it.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606055041796769662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-68937700432465785872011-04-29T20:05:26.983-07:002011-04-29T20:05:26.983-07:00I told you the Patriots would screw us, took Malle...I told you the Patriots would screw us, took Mallett one pick before us, I was just off a round! Just kidding, I am only happy you have some perspective after such an underwhelming, if not poor draft. I see the logic, but I am definitely underwhelmed as well.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606055041796769662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-9219530918311046542011-04-29T20:03:00.881-07:002011-04-29T20:03:00.881-07:00Foundation or not, Seattle will not go anywhere un...Foundation or not, Seattle will not go anywhere until it gets that QB. That I stand by.Brandon Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533683928083230398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-74173452009318178172011-04-29T19:51:11.633-07:002011-04-29T19:51:11.633-07:00Focusing exclusively on the run game is one way to...Focusing exclusively on the run game is one way to interpret the first two picks. But it's not necessarily either/or (run the ball or throw it).<br /><br />In my opinion, an excellent offensive line is key to a balanced offense and helps every part of the team. It doesn't preclude getting a top QB - I suspect that such a QB was simply unattainable in this draft. Mallett fell for good reason (not sure why).<br /><br />Seattle has good (not necessarily great) RBs, WRs and TEs. A very good offensive line will improve their performance.<br /><br />A very good offensive line will take a lot of pressure off the defense, by sustaining drives and improving TOP.<br /><br />A very good offensive line is key for a young QB to thrive, and not get killed (ala David Carr).<br /><br />The QB position is not settled. CW is not the future (IMO). Carson, should he be traded to Seattle, is more of a bridge, as Hasselbeck would be.<br /><br />Seven picks tomorrow. But for now, a decent start on a sturdy foundation.<br /><br />It was never gonna all get done in this draft. As disappointed as I was to see Mallett passed up again and again, I have to trust that it was for the better.<br /><br />Seattle will get a good QB - just not any time soon.Hawksince77http://www.theinnonthelibrarylawn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-39578655540907427042011-04-29T19:49:55.922-07:002011-04-29T19:49:55.922-07:00I have been asking for this for over two years. OL...I have been asking for this for over two years. OL draft, DL FA then the following year DL draft and OL FA, rinse, repeat untill it is resolved. It's at best a 2-3 year plan with a decade of results.<br /><br />Next up in this draft Pete just talked to Mayock about improving speed in the 4th and 5th rounds. A name came to mind, Taiwan Jones, worked today so I don't think he was taken but that is speed and a lot of it.woofunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-82930816088624833222011-04-29T19:40:20.526-07:002011-04-29T19:40:20.526-07:00Fair point. I'm not sure I'm much more enc...Fair point. I'm not sure I'm much more encouraged, though. :PBrandon Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533683928083230398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-41906084047602782892011-04-29T19:33:40.049-07:002011-04-29T19:33:40.049-07:00Our #3 CB is Roy Lewis. Tru and WTIII are #1 and #...Our #3 CB is Roy Lewis. Tru and WTIII are #1 and #2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com