Official Seattle Seahawks Forum Thread

[Bomberooski]

Do you have a link / source for this Bomber?

Sorry Lahey. My source was Hass. He's been all about Crabtree and with mega-confidence. NOW his faith is slipping.

 

[PNovak]

I think that the Hawks still have a very good chance of getting Crabtree. I am 90% sure Stafford and Curry go 1,2 or 3 and the Hawks will have to choose between an OL and Crabtree. They said they want an impact player now. TJH, Crabtree and Branch in at slot would make the Hawks have a top WR corp.

I very much doubt that they will be able to find a decent deal to trade down. The market for a top 5 pick is something around 10-15 plus another 20-28 pick. Only two teams have two first round picks and neither of them have a combo of those picks.

 

[PNovak]

Yeah, we saw what happened with Orlando Pace. Jones isn't too far behind him. 1, maybe 2 more seasons and he will be gone as well.

 

[Hasselbeck]

I really think we trade down, probably with Jacksonville so they can take Crab and we can get another pick or two.

 

[PNovak]

What picks do you think we get in return though? I would think it would have to be 2 first round picks. If not, then a first, second and third.

 

[PNovak]

Like I said before. Only two teams have two first RD picks. The Lions and a second team that has something like a 20 and 28. Neither will fit the Hawks needs. Unless that second team gives Seattle a second and or third rounder as well. I am 90% sure the Hawks will end up drafting at 4.

 

[PNovak]

Seattle Times Article

Click on the link in the article. Seems the Hawks might be going after Sanchez with the 4th pick. Who knows, might end up being a good move. I always figured him to be a bust though.

 

[PNovak]

Nothing new on the Hawk front?

 

[PNovak]

Not sure how credible Yahoo sports is but I just got done reading that Crabtree's stock is rising. Not sure how that can be possible seeing how he is already a top 10 pick. Anyway, the article said that STL is looking more into possibly taking Crabtree at 2 and if they pass, Seattle, specifically Mora, is in love with the guy.

Also Yahoo thinks he is THE best player in the draft by a mile. The two biggest knocks on him were the fact he didnt run the 40 and that he is "only" 6'1''. BUT, his arms are so damn long. He has a larger wingspan than 6'5'' Calvin Johnson. I'm sure that will come in handy when trying to get those jump balls.

I hope we end up with either Curry or Crabtree. An OT will be fine as well but I would hate to see one of these two guys develop into a HOF player and know the Hawks could have, should have gotten one of them.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Not sure how credible Yahoo sports is but I just got done reading that Crabtree's stock is rising. Not sure how that can be possible seeing how he is already a top 10 pick. Anyway, the article said that STL is looking more into possibly taking Crabtree at 2 and if they pass, Seattle, specifically Mora, is in love with the guy.

Also Yahoo thinks he is THE best player in the draft by a mile. The two biggest knocks on him were the fact he didnt run the 40 and that he is "only" 6'1''. BUT, his arms are so damn long. He has a larger wingspan than 6'5'' Calvin Johnson. I'm sure that will come in handy when trying to get those jump balls.

I hope we end up with either Curry or Crabtree. An OT will be fine as well but I would hate to see one of these two guys develop into a HOF player and know the Hawks could have, should have gotten one of them.

Probably just more smoke screening to get someone to trade up and push a player down to us.

 

[PNovak]

Here is the official schedule for the Hawks.

2009 Hawks Schedule

Three straight road games weeks 10, 11, 12 because of a soccer game going on week 11. Then they finish the season @ GB week 16 and at home vs the Titans week 17. I see the Hawks going between 8-8 and 10-6.

 

[PNovak]

Seattle Seahawks 2009 Schedule

Wk Date Matchup TV Time

1 Sun, Sept. 13 vs. St. Louis Rams FOX 4:15 p.m. (W)

2 Sun, Sept. 20 at San Francisco 49ers FOX 4:05 p.m. (W)

3 Sun, Sept. 27 vs. Chicago Bears FOX 4:05 p.m. (W)

4 Sun, Oct. 4 at Indianapolis Colts FOX 1 p.m. (L)

5 Sun, Oct. 11 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars CBS 4:15 p.m. (W/L)

6 Sun, Oct. 18 vs. Arizona Cardinals FOX 4:05 p.m. (W)

7 Bye

8 Sun, Nov. 1 at Dallas Cowboys FOX 1 p.m. (L)

9 Sun, Nov. 8 vs. Detroit Lions FOX 4:05 p.m. (W)

10 Sun, Nov. 15 at Arizona Cardinals FOX 4:15 p.m. (L)

11 Sun, Nov. 22 at Minnesota Vikings FOX 1 p.m. (L)

12 Sun, Nov. 29 at St. Louis Rams FOX 1 p.m. (W)

13 Sun, Dec. 6 vs. San Francisco 49ers FOX 4:15 p.m. (W)

14 Sun, Dec. 13 at Houston Texans FOX 1 p.m. (W)

15 Sun, Dec. 20 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FOX 4:15 p.m. (W)

16 Sun, Dec. 27 at Green Bay Packers FOX 1 p.m. (L)

17 Sun, Jan. 3 vs. Tennessee Titans CBS 4:15 p.m. (L)


Looks like it could be a close race with the Cardinals this year. Could come down to the last 2 weeks. Also, no Monday or late Sunday games this year. I know they were shitty last year but I think the NFL has some issues with the Hawks. They should have had at least 1 prime time game.

 

[PNovak]

Well, judging from this article it seems the Hawks will not be taking an O-lineman with the 4th pick. That leaves, Sanchez, Curry and Crabtree as my top three prospects for the 4th pick. I'm still not sold on the Sanchez idea and don't feel we really need Curry. I would really like the Hawks to take Crabtree but wouldn't be too upset if Sanchez sat for a few years before he gets thrown into the fire.

Seattle Times Seahawks Page

 

[PNovak]

Yeah, unlike a lot of other drafts, I am expecting to see about a half dozen surprise moves, whether it be surprise picks or trades.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Combine that with the fact that Ruskell has previously said he's never been sold on the need to take a tackle early in the draft, and it's hard to see the Seahawks choosing someone at that position No. 4 overall.

I am not crazy about Monroe.. but Ruskell is out of his mind if he thinks he can get a franchise tackle in the mid rounds opposed to early in the draft.

 

[PNovak]

As with most positions, you can get a franchise player in the later rounds but, it becomes less and less likely the longer you wait. I mean, guys like Orlando Pace and Walter Jones were 1st round guys but there are times when you can get a Flozell Adams in the 2nd, or even a guy like Jason Peters who wasn't even an OT when he was drafted.

 

[Hasselbeck]

As with most positions, you can get a franchise player in the later rounds but, it becomes less and less likely the longer you wait. I mean, guys like Orlando Pace and Walter Jones were 1st round guys but there are times when you can get a Flozell Adams in the 2nd, or even a guy like Jason Peters who wasn't even an OT when he was drafted.

Those are extremely rare instances though.. it's like QB.. once you get past the first round, the odds of finding a franchise guy are extremely high.

If this was his stance on running backs, wide receivers, etc.. I'd agree.. but not offensive tackles.

 

[PNovak]

Seattle Times Hawks Draft Article

Well if the Hawks follow this concept in the draft it seems to me like the only two options would be Curry or Crabtree. Luckily for me, both of these guys are 1 and 2 on my Hawks wish list. Both guys would be great as Seahawks too.

 

[Hasselbeck]

FWIW Peter King is reporting we'll take Crabtree or Curry tomorrow.. says he got this from a source close to the team.

Which, I tend to believe, given the fact his daughter writes for Seahawks.com now

 

[PNovak]

After seeing an interview with both Curry and Crabtree, I am hoping we get Curry. Crabtree seemed to be very gangsta. Curry seemed to be a very professional guy. But of course I don't know shit besides what I saw in that interview. Crabtree might be a saint so whatever.