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I don't think Trufant is one of the best four corners on the team right now
Trufant has definitely been a hole in the defense at the slot CB. Its been sort of a bummer watching his skills decline.
It's been a bummer but it happens to everyone. His seemed to come on quick once his back started giving him problems (possibly caused by a suddenly swollen wallet) and by this year there was little to no interest in him on other teams. I really like though that he has stayed on the team, essentially, his whole career and on top of that, is from the area and got to play his whole career for his favorite team. Skill wise, he's barely hanging onto a roster spot but with the youth at the position, his experience is probably more than worth his salary.
Trufant isn't better than practice squad CBs they have. He needs to go.
OK, fine. Point being they're down a lot of talent at one position. Hope it doesn't bite them.
It's already biting them. Pisses me off greatly that two of our guys are injury prone and two are boneheaded, selfish letdowns that got themselves suspended.* Perfect storm for the CB position and as I said when the suspensions first came to light, probably the death knell for the postseason success of the Seahawks. I hope I'm wrong but it seems like it's lining up to be that way. * - It's possible that he is actually innocent but my default position is to not believe the athlete unless there's something more compelling than "I didn't do it". I expect the suspension to hold.
Overall, I agree with your sentiments, but I would say it hasn't bitten them yet. Since the first domino fell (Browner) they're 2-0, outscoring their (admittedly weak) opponents 108-17. Next week may be very different. I think they'll pull it off though.
It sort of has though. Thurmond got hurt playing for Browner. I know what you mean but the bite will most likely go on in the postseason and while it may be possible, having a huge hole in the secondary isn't good when playing against one of the best teams in the league.
From PFT, so I guess he'll be on the field Sunday night. Curiously, if he's suspended starting next week and the Seahawks actually get the #2 seed, then he wouldn't be able to play in the SuperBowl if they made it. He seems to like to play with a chip on his shoulder so hopefully it being his last game of the year, he'll take it out on the 9ers.
Nobody knows for sure. The hearing isn't till tomorrow....but most think even if he loses his appeal he won't be suspended til week 17.
I'm benching crabtree if he plays, but what are your thoughts about the Seahawks pass defense if Sherman is out?
The CBs are a big step down from Sherman and Browner. It would most likely be Lane, Maxwell and Trufant. You're talking about going from Pro-bowl CBs to a step up from practice squad CBs. Sherman has been a top 3 CB this year, and is ranked around there in the coverage ratings at PFF. It's a big drop off.
I don't think this is necessarily true. I'm a big believer in Lane, much like Sherman a year ago. Seattle drafted Lane specifically because he fit their system. He's 6-0, fast, and has a nasty attitude.
Solid game from Lane. Very happy with his showing in prime time. We will get to see more of him throw the next two weeks at a minimum.
This is standard operating procedure. Other teams have worked multiple suspensions the same way. Nothing to see here.Anyone else find it kind of sketchy how this whole appeal thing is working out for the Seahawks? I have no bias either way in this division, or even in the NFC, but it's interesting how two top corners test positive for a banned substance and they're working it perfectly where they're only going to be losing one at a time.
They're all following the CBA procedures. I'm sure that the team probably convinced Browner to or suggested he give up an appeal and go out. Sherman actually seems to have a credible chance of beating it. Doesn't mean he didn't do it, but there seems to be a chain of custody/sample integrity issue. He deserves time to set up his defense and the nfl sets dates for appeals. If both of them were to appeal and lose, they'd be both out at the same time, during the playoffs. Plus, I'm sure the team would rather havevasherman in the playoffs than Browner. I am glad to see that his performance on the field has been as good, if not better than before the positive test. Three TDs in three weeks? A performance drop off would certainly cast doubt on his claims of innocence. Sketchy? No, it's all legit but it may have been influenced by limiting the damage as much as legally possible. But like I said, if it was a sketchy deal, Sherman would've sat out first.Anyone else find it kind of sketchy how this whole appeal thing is working out for the Seahawks? I have no bias either way in this division, or even in the NFC, but it's interesting how two top corners test positive for a banned substance and they're working it perfectly where they're only going to be losing one at a time.
Sherman accepts your apology.Good point, he's close to my ignore list.Don't lump him in with us. He's his own breed of obnoxious blind homer.Says the Seahawks fan
What about Brandon "Bottom Line" Browner?Sherman accepts your apology.Good point, he's close to my ignore list.Don't lump him in with us. He's his own breed of obnoxious blind homer.Says the Seahawks fan
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/seahawks-db-richard-sherman-wins-ped-suspension-appeal-173051501--nfl.htmlI apologize for saying you couldn't win the appeal. However you better apologize because unless that 2nd cup had adderal already in it you were for sure taking it.Thank you lord.... ya I am sure the lord had something to do with making a leaky cup so he could get out of being confrimed to having taken adderal.Sherman accepts your apology.Good point, he's close to my ignore list.Don't lump him in with us. He's his own breed of obnoxious blind homer.Says the Seahawks fan
Clearly he crossed swords with Winston Guy.What about Brandon "Bottom Line" Browner?Sherman accepts your apology.Good point, he's close to my ignore list.Don't lump him in with us. He's his own breed of obnoxious blind homer.Says the Seahawks fan
No way to know that at all. Considering there was another positive test that day... it's at least possible. As for the Lord, what does he have to do with anything on the football field (other than possibly protecting from injuries)?http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/seahawks-db-richard-sherman-wins-ped-suspension-appeal-173051501--nfl.htmlI apologize for saying you couldn't win the appeal. However you better apologize because unless that 2nd cup had adderal already in it you were for sure taking it.Sherman accepts your apology.Good point, he's close to my ignore list.Don't lump him in with us. He's his own breed of obnoxious blind homer.Says the Seahawks fan
Thank you lord.... ya I am sure the lord had something to do with making a leaky cup so he could get out of being confrimed to having taken adderal.
