I really like your personal stuff as a metaphorical start to proceedings, don’t think you’ve missed the target on one yet, it’s just been great writing.
You may have already done this so apologies if so, but given we get the Broncos first rounder/Wilson interest how do you see the AFC West playing out?
Also, who are best position groups in the NFC West? Maybe even construct a starting O and D from the four NFCW teams.
You have written about this in the past as I recall, but I think the transition from college to the NFL is really fascinating. The fact that so many talented individuals are playing college football in vastly different systems, for coaches with different program goals, and against different levels of competition has to make player evaluation so difficult for GMs and scouting staff. The combine puts so much emphasis on a players physical abilities and is so hyped by the media that it seems to outweigh other evaluation methods that may be more important. Travon Walker and Christian Watson could be just our latest example of this. Are there some positions where physical/athletic testing are more important than others? Is a good combine really more important for OBLs and WRs than for OL and QBs, or is this just a popular narrative that has been accepted by the NFL media?
Maybe sort of related, but maybe completely unrelated; isn't Aaron Curry and interesting story? I just came across his name the other day as a member of the Seahawks coaching staff. How did he go from closest-thing-to-a-sure-thing draft pick, to first round bust, to whatever happened next, to Seahawks coach?
I like your focus on rookies. I'd enjoy an evaluation of some of the younger players on the team too. Brooks, as an example. How is their development going, what do you see as areas in which they excel and those they need to work on. How the new defensive scheme will impact those on defense and how a new QB and offense will impact those on that side of the line.
As for non-football stuff, I'm open to your posting whatever interests you. If it interests me too, I comment. If not, I skip over it. Obviously, we come here primarily for your football insights and expertise but you're a human being who's about much more than that. Getting to know you makes this site more (not less) interesting. Perhaps others see things differently, but I'm a fan of disclosure. Particularly when someone has the courage to be vulnerable and share about the things that challenge them. Then we get to see one's humanity, which allows us to relate (since we all struggle and grapple with life at times).
Why does this team wait until late in the summer to resign players? It seems to be a strategy that simply lets the market go up while they wait.
Where did all the 2023 cap space go? I know Diggs has over $18M of it, but after Russ was off the books I thought we were going to be so flush with cash we could make some great splashes in free agency.
If you were in charge of Vegas odds, what kind of number would you put on Lock/Smith being our starter week 1?
And as for your accounts on Twitter that stick to sports; I'm not aware of many that aren't big industry names. All the regular people seem to think we are all dying to know their political beliefs and hot food takes. I look forward to picking up some to follow from other readers, though.
An UDFAs rookie review might be nice. There was some Shamarious Gilmore stuff that drew interest. Lewis and Elbey were both interesting, but I think the Hawks jettisoned them because they didn't want distractions any more than there already is.
I think a geeky article how the practice squad and call ups might be of interest. Seems there's some dynamics there that might help understand the movement. I don't think it's as restrictive as baseball seems to be.
I suppose maybe Brian Bosworth was the most anticipated Seahawk rookie.
Wilson the most surprising--because he captured the QB spot.
And maybe Wagner the most unheralded.
An interesting article might be the most drafted colleges for the Hawks. I don't recall a ton of "THE Ohio State University guys." (Joey Galloway comes to mind.)
We've done pretty well drafted out of the South. That could be fun.
Let's say you accepted a long-term assignment to cover a team you've never heard of, in a city you've never been to, competing in a sport you know nothing about. Your first article is due in 2 weeks. How would you approach it, and what would you write about?
If you had the opportunity to make a (somewhat realistic) trade or free agent signing with the goal of making the Seahawks better, what would it be and why?
Additionally, imagine you are Pete Carroll and you wholeheartedly believe in making the Seahawks as competitive for this upcoming season as possible. Given the previous scenario, who would you sign/trade for and why?
How do some of the general managers keep their jobs? 2 teams are currently paying 2 players approximately $20 million for not playing. It happened but how competent can the decision makers be? How many players that are planning on being on NFL teams this year are making that much?
How is it that the Seahawks season is being written off by a high percentage of “experts” because of uncertainty from the quarterback position, but, the 49er’s are favored to challenge for the championship with a quarterback with hardly any game experience over the last 2 years.
Just wondering if you know and how much you know. What have been the past results of teams that go through a transition similar to what the Seahawks are doing in terms of dumping an all-pro quarterback still in his prime. One recent example I can think of is Detroit, it has not worked out to well for them, but then again they are Detroit. Maybe you can refer me to something you have already written on this subject or it could be a future article.
Excuse my ignorance about the realism of video games such as Madden, etc. but knowing that there are aviation video games AND very realistic full size flight simulators; are there any instances of any teams using full size, full function football defense simulators that could be used to train QBs in the recognition of a defense being used against them and the speeding up of their selection of a receiver target. Seems like that would be helpful in curing Lock’s biggest problems =>
1/ Why in the world did he do that. 2/ Interceptions
I would like to know why the Seahawks restructured Shelby Harris's contract to free up $3million plus for this season. I don't think it would help to sign DK. I skimmed free agents and there are a few reasonable players but they are in positions that we are going younger. Surley Brian Mone contract didn't free this or did it. Will the Seahawks play the cash over cap game next year, like the Rams, Saints and so many others. On the same line it always looks like next year Seattle will have $80 million to spend on free agents, but always turns out to be $50 Million and most of it goes to signing our own players ? That's a lot I know.
I really like your personal stuff as a metaphorical start to proceedings, don’t think you’ve missed the target on one yet, it’s just been great writing.
You may have already done this so apologies if so, but given we get the Broncos first rounder/Wilson interest how do you see the AFC West playing out?
Also, who are best position groups in the NFC West? Maybe even construct a starting O and D from the four NFCW teams.
You have written about this in the past as I recall, but I think the transition from college to the NFL is really fascinating. The fact that so many talented individuals are playing college football in vastly different systems, for coaches with different program goals, and against different levels of competition has to make player evaluation so difficult for GMs and scouting staff. The combine puts so much emphasis on a players physical abilities and is so hyped by the media that it seems to outweigh other evaluation methods that may be more important. Travon Walker and Christian Watson could be just our latest example of this. Are there some positions where physical/athletic testing are more important than others? Is a good combine really more important for OBLs and WRs than for OL and QBs, or is this just a popular narrative that has been accepted by the NFL media?
Maybe sort of related, but maybe completely unrelated; isn't Aaron Curry and interesting story? I just came across his name the other day as a member of the Seahawks coaching staff. How did he go from closest-thing-to-a-sure-thing draft pick, to first round bust, to whatever happened next, to Seahawks coach?
With all of the defensive coaching changes, the scheme changes, etc - how good do you expect our defense to be?
I like your focus on rookies. I'd enjoy an evaluation of some of the younger players on the team too. Brooks, as an example. How is their development going, what do you see as areas in which they excel and those they need to work on. How the new defensive scheme will impact those on defense and how a new QB and offense will impact those on that side of the line.
As for non-football stuff, I'm open to your posting whatever interests you. If it interests me too, I comment. If not, I skip over it. Obviously, we come here primarily for your football insights and expertise but you're a human being who's about much more than that. Getting to know you makes this site more (not less) interesting. Perhaps others see things differently, but I'm a fan of disclosure. Particularly when someone has the courage to be vulnerable and share about the things that challenge them. Then we get to see one's humanity, which allows us to relate (since we all struggle and grapple with life at times).
Why does this team wait until late in the summer to resign players? It seems to be a strategy that simply lets the market go up while they wait.
Where did all the 2023 cap space go? I know Diggs has over $18M of it, but after Russ was off the books I thought we were going to be so flush with cash we could make some great splashes in free agency.
If you were in charge of Vegas odds, what kind of number would you put on Lock/Smith being our starter week 1?
And as for your accounts on Twitter that stick to sports; I'm not aware of many that aren't big industry names. All the regular people seem to think we are all dying to know their political beliefs and hot food takes. I look forward to picking up some to follow from other readers, though.
Cheers and thanks for this!
An UDFAs rookie review might be nice. There was some Shamarious Gilmore stuff that drew interest. Lewis and Elbey were both interesting, but I think the Hawks jettisoned them because they didn't want distractions any more than there already is.
I think a geeky article how the practice squad and call ups might be of interest. Seems there's some dynamics there that might help understand the movement. I don't think it's as restrictive as baseball seems to be.
I suppose maybe Brian Bosworth was the most anticipated Seahawk rookie.
Wilson the most surprising--because he captured the QB spot.
And maybe Wagner the most unheralded.
An interesting article might be the most drafted colleges for the Hawks. I don't recall a ton of "THE Ohio State University guys." (Joey Galloway comes to mind.)
We've done pretty well drafted out of the South. That could be fun.
Thanks for asking.
Let's say you accepted a long-term assignment to cover a team you've never heard of, in a city you've never been to, competing in a sport you know nothing about. Your first article is due in 2 weeks. How would you approach it, and what would you write about?
If you had the opportunity to make a (somewhat realistic) trade or free agent signing with the goal of making the Seahawks better, what would it be and why?
Additionally, imagine you are Pete Carroll and you wholeheartedly believe in making the Seahawks as competitive for this upcoming season as possible. Given the previous scenario, who would you sign/trade for and why?
Thanks for doing this!
I have a couple things I wonder about.
How do some of the general managers keep their jobs? 2 teams are currently paying 2 players approximately $20 million for not playing. It happened but how competent can the decision makers be? How many players that are planning on being on NFL teams this year are making that much?
How is it that the Seahawks season is being written off by a high percentage of “experts” because of uncertainty from the quarterback position, but, the 49er’s are favored to challenge for the championship with a quarterback with hardly any game experience over the last 2 years.
Just wondering if you know and how much you know. What have been the past results of teams that go through a transition similar to what the Seahawks are doing in terms of dumping an all-pro quarterback still in his prime. One recent example I can think of is Detroit, it has not worked out to well for them, but then again they are Detroit. Maybe you can refer me to something you have already written on this subject or it could be a future article.
Excuse my ignorance about the realism of video games such as Madden, etc. but knowing that there are aviation video games AND very realistic full size flight simulators; are there any instances of any teams using full size, full function football defense simulators that could be used to train QBs in the recognition of a defense being used against them and the speeding up of their selection of a receiver target. Seems like that would be helpful in curing Lock’s biggest problems =>
1/ Why in the world did he do that. 2/ Interceptions
Comments?
I would like to know why the Seahawks restructured Shelby Harris's contract to free up $3million plus for this season. I don't think it would help to sign DK. I skimmed free agents and there are a few reasonable players but they are in positions that we are going younger. Surley Brian Mone contract didn't free this or did it. Will the Seahawks play the cash over cap game next year, like the Rams, Saints and so many others. On the same line it always looks like next year Seattle will have $80 million to spend on free agents, but always turns out to be $50 Million and most of it goes to signing our own players ? That's a lot I know.