*--* 2014 Seattle Seahawks Thread *--* (1 Viewer)

[seahawk 17]

So I went my Dr's office today and I am standing at the counter talking to the receptionist, there are about dozen people in the waiting area. I was wearing my Seahawks jersey as today is St. Patrick's Day. Someone yells, "Nice jersey jerkoff!" I turn around and this kid (16-17) flips me the middle finger and adds, "Hashtag 49'ers, Seahawks suck!" and then he left.

WTF? And are people really starting to say Hashtag....and then a word in real life conversation?

 

[rdrouyn]

Typical 49er douchebaggery.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

So I went my Dr's office today and I am standing at the counter talking to the receptionist, there are about dozen people in the waiting area. I was wearing my Seahawks jersey as today is St. Patrick's Day. Someone yells, "Nice jersey jerkoff!" I turn around and this kid (16-17) flips me the middle finger and adds, "Hashtag 49'ers, Seahawks suck!" and then he left.

WTF? And are people really starting to say Hashtag....and then a word in real life conversation?

It's bad enough people incorporating #s in non-twitter media like texts and this messageboard. I'd put those people in a concentration camp.

 

[efactor]

So I went my Dr's office today and I am standing at the counter talking to the receptionist, there are about dozen people in the waiting area. I was wearing my Seahawks jersey as today is St. Patrick's Day. Someone yells, "Nice jersey jerkoff!" I turn around and this kid (16-17) flips me the middle finger and adds, "Hashtag 49'ers, Seahawks suck!" and then he left.

WTF? And are people really starting to say Hashtag....and then a word in real life conversation?

God I hope not.

The fact that anyone would flip off someone wearing another teams jersey speaks to their lack of intelligence and social skill set. It's just a form of entertainment. It's almost as if some people take it as a personal attack against them when they see someone wearing the jersey of a hated team and feel that if they don't make some kind of statement that they are being a wimp. Pretty amazing way of looking at life.

Oh well.......

 

[ScottyDog]

Jared Allen is now a Seahawk. Replaces the loss of Clemons and then some imo.

 

[Hooper31]

Jared Allen is now a Seahawk. Replaces the loss of Clemons and then some imo.

Sounds like he's going to be, but I don't think its official yet. Link?

I reserve the right to withhold an opinion until I see the contract details. If he keeps them from resigning Sherman and Thomas (and extending Wilson) I think its a potentially disastrous deal.

In Schneider we trust.

 

[biju]

Jared Allen is now a Seahawk. Replaces the loss of Clemons and then some imo.

Sounds like he's going to be, but I don't think its official yet. Link?

I reserve the right to withhold an opinion until I see the contract details. If he keeps them from resigning Sherman and Thomas (and extending Wilson) I think its a potentially disastrous deal.

In Schneider we trust.

The most recent news has him "taking the weekend" to come to a decision.

As long as we aren't breaking the bank (aka netting a better price for him than keeping Clemons) I'm happy.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Jared Allen is now a Seahawk. Replaces the loss of Clemons and then some imo.

Sounds like he's going to be, but I don't think its official yet. Link?

I reserve the right to withhold an opinion until I see the contract details. If he keeps them from resigning Sherman and Thomas (and extending Wilson) I think its a potentially disastrous deal.

In Schneider we trust.

Doubt Schneider would allow for that.

 

[Alkahsu]

Jared Allen is now a Seahawk. Replaces the loss of Clemons and then some imo.

Sounds like he's going to be, but I don't think its official yet. Link?

I reserve the right to withhold an opinion until I see the contract details. If he keeps them from resigning Sherman and Thomas (and extending Wilson) I think its a potentially disastrous deal.

In Schneider we trust.

Schneider is too smart to do something like that. If it was a big enough contract to hurt signing those guys inthe future Allen would have already signed.

 

[Hooper31]

Heard it suggested on the radio this morning that Allen might pull a "Favre". He may sit at home until mid August and then show up for a season with someone. Sounds plausible. Would that path actually constitute pulling a Favre? I know Favre unretired, but did he come in at the last minute before a season started and miss all the offseason stuff?

 

[PainTrain]

Seems to me Allen wanted more money than his peers who got signed, now he believes that those prices should reflect the market for his services, perhaps the floor. But since those buyers are gone, and the Seahawks aren't desperate, his market value has dropped significantly. With no known competitive offers, his agent claims there are "other" teams that want his services, after leveraging his own career as an option, which wasn't an option he wants to emphasize, as it puts into question his competitive spirit and becomes a liability instead of a persuasive bargaining chip. Now he pretends to wait by the phone to see if the Seahawks budge from their low offer, which he is afraid is his last option. He may like the idea of playing for a competitive team, but wants a better offer floated his way to prove to the Seahawks that the market for him is still viable. And why not? They are willing to wait, he has no available peers, and the market for him is already at the bottom. He would probably be happy to wait and sign after camp, and his stock can only rise. As draft day approaches, he may feel some pressure to make sure the Seahawks don't meet their needs there, but until then, he can just wait for better numbers to come from somewhere else, for either leverage or opportunity.

 

[footballstar]

Allen signs with Chicago. Huh.

 

[rdrouyn]

4 year deal? no thanks.

 

[Hooper31]

4 year deal? no thanks.

Do you really believe that Allen will be a Bear four years from now?

 

[biju]

4 year deal? no thanks.

Do you really believe that Allen will be a Bear four years from now?

The more interesting number is the $15.5 guaranteed. I think that's an awful lot for someone who is a pass-rush specialist *and* declining at 32 years old. Add in that he wanted to be an every down player and that just doesn't make any sense to spend that much for him.

I think he technically makes more than Michael Bennett. That's insane IMO.

 

[footballstar]

Allen signs with Chicago. Huh.

Did not know the details when posting. Found out the details, now not so sad.

 

[Faust]

Pete Carroll’s Master Plan

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Seattle Seahawks Spotlight

 

[Doctor Detroit]

After being concerned with Hauschka in 2012 he really came through nicely in 2013 and I'm happy to have him back. At $3.05M/year averaged his contract is not even in the top 10 for 2014 so it was an extremely team-friendly deal at first glance.

Agreed, like this one.

 

[ImTheScientist]

ITS draft projection for the hawks 1st and 2nd round picks. One or two of these guys will end up Hawks.
Cody Latimer
Martavis Bryant
Ju'Wuan James
Tiny Richardson
Donte Moncrief

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (4th Round)

 

[biju]

We just re-signed Sidney Rice on a 1-year deal. Terms aren't available yet but I think this is great news for us as it allows us to be free with our 1st and 2nd round picks. One might even say it would allow us to grab the WR we want in those spots if one falls to us and not have too much pressure on him to produce immediately.

I know some will be annoyed Kearse isn't getting the opportunity, but he may very well still win out the position. Either way the Seahawks win...

 

[Tau837]

We just re-signed Sidney Rice on a 1-year deal. Terms aren't available yet but I think this is great news for us as it allows us to be free with our 1st and 2nd round picks. One might even say it would allow us to grab the WR we want in those spots if one falls to us and not have too much pressure on him to produce immediately.

I know some will be annoyed Kearse isn't getting the opportunity, but he may very well still win out the position. Either way the Seahawks win...

What is the scenario that leads to them drafting and stashing a WR now? I'm assuming Harvin, Baldwin, and Kearse all make the final roster. If Rice also makes it, it seems any drafted WR would be the #5 WR. I assume that means whoever it is would have to contribute on special teams, right? And in this scenario, Lockette is out?

 

[biju]

We just re-signed Sidney Rice on a 1-year deal. Terms aren't available yet but I think this is great news for us as it allows us to be free with our 1st and 2nd round picks. One might even say it would allow us to grab the WR we want in those spots if one falls to us and not have too much pressure on him to produce immediately.

I know some will be annoyed Kearse isn't getting the opportunity, but he may very well still win out the position. Either way the Seahawks win...

What is the scenario that leads to them drafting and stashing a WR now? I'm assuming Harvin, Baldwin, and Kearse all make the final roster. If Rice also makes it, it seems any drafted WR would be the #5 WR. I assume that means whoever it is would have to contribute on special teams, right? And in this scenario, Lockette is out?

Actually I think we carry 6 WRs on the roster with 4 of them active on game day (depending on their ability to play ST). I think Lockette stays and the likely person out is the remainder: Phil Bates, Arceto Clark, the new guy we signed a month ago from Canada, Bryan something too, and the guy from NE who didn't play at all.

Realistically, I'm not sure if this really keeps us from drafting WR. I'm pretty sure Kearse and Lockette can cover for punts, kickoffs just fine. Besides, would anyone be comfortable going with Rice as our main X receiver in 2014? My guess, this really just continues to open up our 1st round to BPA instead of *needing* to go WR.

 

[cstu]

We just re-signed Sidney Rice on a 1-year deal. Terms aren't available yet but I think this is great news for us as it allows us to be free with our 1st and 2nd round picks. One might even say it would allow us to grab the WR we want in those spots if one falls to us and not have too much pressure on him to produce immediately.

I know some will be annoyed Kearse isn't getting the opportunity, but he may very well still win out the position. Either way the Seahawks win...

What is the scenario that leads to them drafting and stashing a WR now? I'm assuming Harvin, Baldwin, and Kearse all make the final roster. If Rice also makes it, it seems any drafted WR would be the #5 WR. I assume that means whoever it is would have to contribute on special teams, right? And in this scenario, Lockette is out?

Actually I think we carry 6 WRs on the roster with 4 of them active on game day (depending on their ability to play ST). I think Lockette stays and the likely person out is the remainder: Phil Bates, Arceto Clark, the new guy we signed a month ago from Canada, Bryan something too, and the guy from NE who didn't play at all.

Realistically, I'm not sure if this really keeps us from drafting WR. I'm pretty sure Kearse and Lockette can cover for punts, kickoffs just fine. Besides, would anyone be comfortable going with Rice as our main X receiver in 2014? My guess, this really just continues to open up our 1st round to BPA instead of *needing* to go WR.

I don't think Rice matters at all. Harvin is essentially replacing Tate and Kearse looks like he's improving. I'm sure they'd like to add another receiver but it's not a priority in a WR class this deep.

 

[biju]

We just re-signed Sidney Rice on a 1-year deal. Terms aren't available yet but I think this is great news for us as it allows us to be free with our 1st and 2nd round picks. One might even say it would allow us to grab the WR we want in those spots if one falls to us and not have too much pressure on him to produce immediately.

I know some will be annoyed Kearse isn't getting the opportunity, but he may very well still win out the position. Either way the Seahawks win...

What is the scenario that leads to them drafting and stashing a WR now? I'm assuming Harvin, Baldwin, and Kearse all make the final roster. If Rice also makes it, it seems any drafted WR would be the #5 WR. I assume that means whoever it is would have to contribute on special teams, right? And in this scenario, Lockette is out?

Actually I think we carry 6 WRs on the roster with 4 of them active on game day (depending on their ability to play ST). I think Lockette stays and the likely person out is the remainder: Phil Bates, Arceto Clark, the new guy we signed a month ago from Canada, Bryan something too, and the guy from NE who didn't play at all.

Realistically, I'm not sure if this really keeps us from drafting WR. I'm pretty sure Kearse and Lockette can cover for punts, kickoffs just fine. Besides, would anyone be comfortable going with Rice as our main X receiver in 2014? My guess, this really just continues to open up our 1st round to BPA instead of *needing* to go WR.

I don't think Rice matters at all. Harvin is essentially replacing Tate and Kearse looks like he's improving. I'm sure they'd like to add another receiver but it's not a priority in a WR class this deep.

I agree; Kearse is improving and could eventually be a very solid WR. But the Seahawks don't care about if he's getting better--it's all about competition and who is playing better *today*. To be clear, this could easily be the motivation Kearse needs to take the next step, however if that doesn't happen Rice is a great option for us.

 

[Tau837]

We just re-signed Sidney Rice on a 1-year deal. Terms aren't available yet but I think this is great news for us as it allows us to be free with our 1st and 2nd round picks. One might even say it would allow us to grab the WR we want in those spots if one falls to us and not have too much pressure on him to produce immediately.

I know some will be annoyed Kearse isn't getting the opportunity, but he may very well still win out the position. Either way the Seahawks win...

What is the scenario that leads to them drafting and stashing a WR now? I'm assuming Harvin, Baldwin, and Kearse all make the final roster. If Rice also makes it, it seems any drafted WR would be the #5 WR. I assume that means whoever it is would have to contribute on special teams, right? And in this scenario, Lockette is out?

Actually I think we carry 6 WRs on the roster with 4 of them active on game day (depending on their ability to play ST). I think Lockette stays and the likely person out is the remainder: Phil Bates, Arceto Clark, the new guy we signed a month ago from Canada, Bryan something too, and the guy from NE who didn't play at all.

Realistically, I'm not sure if this really keeps us from drafting WR. I'm pretty sure Kearse and Lockette can cover for punts, kickoffs just fine. Besides, would anyone be comfortable going with Rice as our main X receiver in 2014? My guess, this really just continues to open up our 1st round to BPA instead of *needing* to go WR.

I don't buy the notion that the Rice signing allows them to draft a 1st/2nd round WR who won't need to produce this year. If you draft a player in the 1st/2nd round, you should expect them to produce. Especially on a Carroll coached team; he doesn't seem like the type of coach who rosters players he doesn't expect to produce.

IMO the signing of Rice indicates they will not draft a WR early.

Also, I'm not sure I buy them having 6 WRs on the final roster. IIRC they drafted Harper in the 4th round last year, despite having signed Harvin, and they cut him even though Harvin was on IR, keeping only 5 WRs on the roster.

With Rice, in 2 WR sets, I assume they will rotate all of the top 4 (Harvin, Rice, Baldwin, Kearse). In 3 WR sets, I assume Harvin will mainly man the slot, with the others rotating on the outside. That's a solid group in both cases. The only issue is health.

 

[rdrouyn]

Sounds like Hawks are having private workouts with Cody Latimer. Would be a nice fit.

Do we know if Doug Baldwin has signed his tender? What happens if he doesn't sign it?

 

[seahawk 17]

We just re-signed Sidney Rice on a 1-year deal. Terms aren't available yet but I think this is great news for us as it allows us to be free with our 1st and 2nd round picks. One might even say it would allow us to grab the WR we want in those spots if one falls to us and not have too much pressure on him to produce immediately.

I know some will be annoyed Kearse isn't getting the opportunity, but he may very well still win out the position. Either way the Seahawks win...

What is the scenario that leads to them drafting and stashing a WR now? I'm assuming Harvin, Baldwin, and Kearse all make the final roster. If Rice also makes it, it seems any drafted WR would be the #5 WR. I assume that means whoever it is would have to contribute on special teams, right? And in this scenario, Lockette is out?

Actually I think we carry 6 WRs on the roster with 4 of them active on game day (depending on their ability to play ST). I think Lockette stays and the likely person out is the remainder: Phil Bates, Arceto Clark, the new guy we signed a month ago from Canada, Bryan something too, and the guy from NE who didn't play at all.

Realistically, I'm not sure if this really keeps us from drafting WR. I'm pretty sure Kearse and Lockette can cover for punts, kickoffs just fine. Besides, would anyone be comfortable going with Rice as our main X receiver in 2014? My guess, this really just continues to open up our 1st round to BPA instead of *needing* to go WR.

I don't buy the notion that the Rice signing allows them to draft a 1st/2nd round WR who won't need to produce this year. If you draft a player in the 1st/2nd round, you should expect them to produce. Especially on a Carroll coached team; he doesn't seem like the type of coach who rosters players he doesn't expect to produce.

IMO the signing of Rice indicates they will not draft a WR early.

Also, I'm not sure I buy them having 6 WRs on the final roster. IIRC they drafted Harper in the 4th round last year, despite having signed Harvin, and they cut him even though Harvin was on IR, keeping only 5 WRs on the roster.

With Rice, in 2 WR sets, I assume they will rotate all of the top 4 (Harvin, Rice, Baldwin, Kearse). In 3 WR sets, I assume Harvin will mainly man the slot, with the others rotating on the outside. That's a solid group in both cases. The only issue is health.

I agree with this. This allows Seattle to look towards another position with the first pick.

 

[Hooper31]

I think Rice's likelihood of resigning with the team went up when he got hurt. Won't be surprised to see the team wait until the last moment before cutting him and then renegotiating. He probably realizes he won't find a better landing spot than here in Seattle. Play for one year and then look for his last big contract. That said, no receiver is likely to post big numbers in Seattle. I just think he'll look to show he can still play.

I know my team.

 

[Hooper31]

LINK

QB T. Pryor a Seahawk. Have to admit I didn't see that coming. Best guess its a move to make Jackson compete for the backup job.

 

[Faust]

Did Seahawks' home field cost them in prime time?

 

[Faust]

Seahawks talent evaluator Scot McCloughan resigns

By Kevin Patra

Around the League writer

With 14 days until the NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks lost one of their key personnel evaluators.

The team confirmed to NFL Media on Wednesday night that senior personnel executive Scot McCloughan is resigning from his post to tend to personal matters. CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora first reported the news.

A keen talent evaluator, McCloughan joined the Seahawks in 2010 to support general manager John Schneider.

McCloughan formerly held the San Francisco 49ers' general manager role from 2005 to 2009 before leaving the team for the same reason, to tend to a private matter, shortly before the 2010 draft.

It was his second stint with the Seahawks. He worked with Seattle as director of college scouting from 2000 to 2005.

McCloughan's track record in both San Francisco and Seattle is impressive when you scan the list of players he played a role in drafting.

Niners: Frank Gore, Patrick Willis, Vernon Davis, Dashon Goldson, Joe Staley and Michael Crabtree

Seahawks: Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, K.J. Wright, Bruce Irvin and Bobby Wagner

Schneider and Pete Carroll certainly are skilled in their craft and we have no concerns about their 2014 draft. However, it's still never easy to lose the voice of a man Schneider once called a "proven talent evaluator" so close to

 

[Faust]

Seattle Seahawks' treacherous 2014 schedule thwarts repeat bid

 

[Faust]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

Was thinking, #Seahawks will have power at No. 32. If teams are looking for a QB - & want to control him for 5 years — could leap from Rd 2

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Seahawks hired former Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland as an NFL draft consultant.
The Seahawks will discuss a permanent role with Ireland after the draft. Ireland's draft record with the Dolphins was far from stellar, but he will offer another experienced voice in the Seahawks' war room.

Related: Dolphins

Source: FoxSports

 

[CapnJB]

It looks like Earl Thomas is locked up for 4 years.

 

[Paulymaggs]

Thomas, Sherman, Chancellor all signed for at least another three years. ALL three on Hall of Fame caliber tracks.

 

[jurb26]

Congrats to Sea and Thomas. Well done.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

#1 priority is inking Earl Thomas to a long-term deal though, he is the center of of that defensive universe and even though he gets a good amount of ink, I think he's generally overshadowed by Sherman and Chancellor. I think he's the most valuable player on D. Pay him, make sure he's in a Seahawks uniform during all of his prime years.

 

[rdrouyn]

10 million per is a bargain for what ET brings.

 

[Paulymaggs]

I know it's blasphemous to say this: Watch if Manziel drops to the Hawk's spot next week....The @dangeRusswilson extension might not be as much of a slam dunk as Sherman/Thomas are.

 

[seahawk 17]

I am not a number cruncher and realize contracts are not guranteed, but Thomas at that price seems like a steal.

 

[proninja]

I know it's blasphemous to say this: Watch if Manziel drops to the Hawk's spot next week....The @dangeRusswilson extension might not be as much of a slam dunk as Sherman/Thomas are.

Uh, no. Not even close.

 

[rdrouyn]

I know it's blasphemous to say this: Watch if Manziel drops to the Hawk's spot next week....The @dangeRusswilson extension might not be as much of a slam dunk as Sherman/Thomas are.

This is idiotic. There would be a mutiny in Seattle if they don't resign Wilson. Also Manziel wishes he was half the passer that Wilson is. Other than that you are correct.

 

[proninja]

I am not a number cruncher and realize contracts are not guranteed, but Thomas at that price seems like a steal.

Most important player on the D

 

[T Love]

I am not a number cruncher and realize contracts are not guranteed, but Thomas at that price seems like a steal.

Look I am a gigantic Seahawk fan, but I wouldn't call this contract a steal. Maybe in a few years as other contracts get larger, but when you are the highest paid player at your position, even though he is definitely the best safety in the league, I wouldn't call the contract a steal. I'd call it fair for all parties involved, but let's not pretend that there is some massive discount going on here. I think it was a good signing, but definitely not a "steal" in my opinion, and yes I know what he brings to the D....

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, it's "considered almost a foregone conclusion" among Seahawks GM John Schneider's "colleagues and friends" that Schneider considers the Packers' GM position his "dream job."
Green Bay GM Ted Thompson is signed through the 2016 draft and in no danger of losing his job, but there have been whispers that he might be interested in a significantly scaled-back role down the road. Schneider, 43, has emerged as a top-five GM in Seattle, after coming up as a scout, personnel analyst, and director of football operations in Green Bay. If Thompson were ever to move on, Schneider would likely rank high among the Packers' replacement targets. Of course, as the Journal-Sentinel notes, deep-pocketed Seahawks owner Paul Allen could offer Schneider "more money than almost any man could turn down."

Related: Packers

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

 

[proninja]

Sherman extension

4 years 57m, 40 guaranteed. That's a lot of guaranteed money. Here's hoping he keeps playing like he has been.

 

[Faust]

Seahawks send out unique brochure to the agents of potential undrafted players

 

[Phenomena]

Sherman extension

4 years 57m, 40 guaranteed. That's a lot of guaranteed money. Here's hoping he keeps playing like he has been.

Holy balls that's a huge contract.

$40M GUARANTEED! That's insane. That's QB-money.

I know Sherman is good, but wow. He was a 6th round draft pick, ffs. It's not like he's even the most athletic cornerback out there.