The Qwest for Flight | Yawkey's Seahawks Franchise

[Yawkey Way]

The Intro
The Seattle Seahawks never have to worry about a disinterested fan base. Boasting one of the loudest home venues in all of the NFL, Qwest Field emphasizes the 12th man and the noise they can create. The Seattle Organization has also emphasized controlling the NFC West, which culminated in a 2006 Super Bowl appearance over the long time face of the franchise Mike Holmgren. Holmgren compiled a record of 84-76 over his 10 seasons in Seattle while going 4-6 in the playoffs.

Seattle has fallen on hard times as the NFC West saw the rise of Arizona and the faltering of Seattle. Holmgren left after 2008 and the roster has been crippled with old age, injury, and regression. Matt Hasselbeck has struggled to stay at 100% and Shaun Alexander is now a thing of the pass. WR acquisitions Deion Branch and Nate Burelson have also suffered from the injury bug. The defense has gone through it's fair share of reconstruction and now boasts a very formidable young linebacking corps.

Jim Mora has taken the reigns under owner Paul Allen, but one spot remains vacant. General Manager is a task that not many are willing to assume in Seattle. Mike Holmgren was rumored to return but nothing has become of those rumors as Holmgren has moved on to other enticing options. That left a bevy of unheralded suitors. Of those arose one formidable option, Mark Chiarelli. A product of the New England Patriot front office, Chiarelli hopes to acquire similar successes that Scott Pioli and Thomas Dmitroff are famed for.

Chiarelli faces many challenges during his personnel and staff overhaul. Only time will tell if he is in fact the right man for the job.​

 

[Yawkey Way]

Introduction/Editors Note​

I just wanted to give a little background information on this franchise, outline some rules and plans as the GM and what I plan to bring to the table. I hope for this franchise to last obviously. I just got a laptop, so updating should be a lot more convenient and frequent. Expect some graphic work, although not too much. In my honest opinion, too much graphic work will lead to burning out. My gameday layouts will be text based and simple. In edition to that, expect...

-Game previews
- Periodic Articles
- GM Journal, where you get the GM's opinions.
- Around the NFL type deal
- Scouting/Player Personnel movement

Onto the GM aspect of this franchise.

As some of you may know, the GM is a fictional version of "me". I did this to make it feel like I was a GM first, coach second. Jim Mora is the coach of this team, I just make decisions and play the games out. One of the things I enjoy the most about sports is the way the front office works with the draft, free agency, player progression.

As the GM of this Seattle Seahawks organization, I know there is work to be done. As much as I like Matt Hasselbeck who lives near me and went to Boston College, his time in Seattle is dwindling. We have playmakers at the wide receiver position and the tight end position, but without a reliable option to get them the ball they will collect dust on the outside. Outside of Wide Receivers and Tight End, there must be an offensive overhaul. There will be an infusion of youth and playmakers to more than just one position.

A good football team starts in the trenches. Ones who can dominate the line of scrimmage are already on their way to being succesful. So adding to the offensive and defensive line is priority number one. The linebacking core and the defensive line look like they will be less of a problem than the offense, as Lofa Tatupu, Aaron Curry, and Leroy Hill are great anchors to the defense.

The turnaround won't be instant, but should not be as strenuous of a rebuilding process that some believe. I'm confident in some of the parts we already have and am confident we can add pieces moving forward.

Franchise "House Rules"

There will of course be no money plays. I will be testing out sliders soon, and hope to play 15 min. quarters with 25 second runoffs.

Rosters if i recall correctly are set to 55 man maximum. I will have to make cuts down to 50 players maximum and a 48 player minimum. I will also have to let at least 1 player above 75 overall go each off-season. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask.​

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[Yawkey Way]

General Manager Info

Record: 4-12-2009
4-12-2010
Years: 2009-
(More detailed as season goes on)

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[Yawkey Way]

General Manager Team Summary

Trades

Signings 2009
-Cedric Peerman to a 1 year deal. 2009
-Ian Johnson to a 1 year deal. 2009
- David Hawthorne to a 3 year deal.
- Jon Ryan to a 2 year deal.
- Cedric Peerman to a 2 year deal
- John Owens to a 1 year deal
- Damian Mcintosh to a 2 year deal
- Olindo Mare to a 1 year deal
- Tyrone Mckenzie to a 3 year deal

Releases
2009
- Justin Griffith
- Louis Rankin
- Justin Forsett
- Ken Lucas
- Lawyer Milloy
- Brandon Frye
- Mike Gibson
- Ian Johnson
- DD Lewis
- Roy Lewis
- Jamar Adams
- Will Herring
- Ben Obomanu

Draft's
2009
DT Terrence Cody
OT Trent Williams
S Tyler Sash
HB C.J Spiller
QB Colt McCoy
S P.J Mahone
WR Mardy Gilyard
DE George Selvie
CB Javier Arenas​

 

[Yawkey Way]

go ahead and post

 

[goDawgs1433]

Good shit Yawk. Seahawks aren't too far away imo, just need a coach that has a clue

 

[Woy]

Definitely following.

 

[Archer]

Following this

<3 Yawkey

 

[Yawkey Way]

updated.

 

[Golden Taters]

Of course I will follow this.

 

[cheese2121]

I will be following for sure. Looks good so far

 

[Golden Taters]

Forsett better be starting over Julius Jones

 

[Irish]

Julius Jones and John Carlson are MVP candidates.

 

[Golden Taters]

Julius Jones and John Carlson are MVP candidates.

Carlson is a man among boys, but Im sorry Julius Jones follows his blockers and runs through the gaps as bad as a blind kid would. Actually, no worse.

 

[Skins2K9]

I'll follow this

 

[Yawkey Way]

QB
1. Matt Hasselbeck(84)
2. Seneca Wallace(72)
3. Mike Teel(56)

HB
1. Julius Jones(79)
2. Justin Forsett(78)
3. Louis Rankin(58)

FB
1. Owen Schmitt(77)
2. Justin Griffith(76)

WR
1. T.J Houshmanzadeh(89)
2. Deion Branch(69)
3. Nate Burelson(81)
4. Deon Butler(65)
5. Ben Obomanu

TE
1. John Carlson(84)
2. John Owens(72)
3. Cameron Morrah(56)

LT
1. Walter Jones(93)
2. Damion Mcintosh(71)

LG
1. Rob Sims(82)
2. Mansfield Wrotto(69)

C
1. Chris Spencer(79)
2. Steve Vallos(72)

RG
1. Max Unger(76)
2. Mike Gibson(66)

RT
1. Sean Locklear(75)
2. Ray Willis(69)
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LE
1. Patrick Kerney(87)
2. Cory Redding(76)

RE
1. Lawrence Jackson(79)
2. Daryll Tapp (77)

DT
1. Brandon Mebane(86)
2. Colin Cole(78)
3. Red Bryant(68)
4. Craig Terrill(60)

LOLB
1. Aaron Curry(82)
2. David Hawthorne(79)

MLB
1. Lofa Tatupu(87)
2. David Hawthorne(80)
3. D.D Lewis(68)

ROLB
1. Leroy Hill(83)
2. David Hawthorne(76)
3. Will Herring(59)

CB
1. Marcus Trufant(87)
2. Josh Wilson(79)
3. Ken Lucas(77)
4. Kelly Jennings(72)
5. Roy Lewis(62)

FS
1. Jordan Babineaux(79)
2. Lawyer Milloy(72)

SS
1. Deon Grant(83)
2. Lawyer Milloy(76)

K
1. Olindo Mare(83)

P
1. Jon Ryan(80)

KR
1. Nate Burleson(94)
2. Josh Wilson(87)

PR
1. Josh Wilson(87)

3DRB
1. Justin Forsett(96)​

 

[Yawkey Way]

Highlighting Position Battles
As fans flock to training camp to catch this years Seattle Seahawks team prep for their upcoming regular season, many like to watch the most pressure packed and heated position battle. Well fans, Matt Hasselbeck's job is safe, the WR spot is set, and Lofa Tatupu isn't going anywhere. But who will Hasselbeck be handing the ball off too? Well that is still leads to a muddled thought process for coach Jim Mora Jr. There is the incumbent veteran in Julius Jones who has never reached potential that could have possibly be there, but there is also a newcomer onto the scene in the name of Justin Forsett. The 2nd year man out of Cal is not even a household name in Seattle, so many may be checking their roster sheets when number 20 takes his reps in training camp. Look for these two to battle it out for the starting spot.

At the right defensive end position there are two young players who both bring a lot to the table. Lawrence Jackson and Daryll Tapp both look to wreak havoc in the backfield both by stuffing the run and hurrying the passer. Tapp has been an unsung hero in Seattle since stepping into Qwest stadium 3 seasons ago. In 3 seasons Tapp has amassed 118 tackles, 15 sacks, and 8 forced fumbles. Lawrence Jackson is only entering his 2nd season, and does not rival Tapp on the statistical front. What Jackson does bring to the table is a rare blend of strength and speed off the edge. It will be interesting to see these two battle it out come game time in the preseason.
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Editors Note
I will use these four preseason games to not only get a feel for the team but to also test out sliders and tune settings to that this can move flawlessly during the regular season. What i'm looking to do each pre-season game is play at least a few snaps with each player at his position so I can see how their strengths and weaknesses. I'm also going to be testing out a 34 defense at times, possibly switching over to that come 2010. I won't focus on layouts for the pre-season, just a feel for how the team performed and who looked good and vice versa. Hope you guys enjoy!​

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

You spelled quest wrong.

 

[Yawkey Way]

it is a pun. Play on the word Quest because the Seahawks stadium is Qwest Field.


noob.

 

[Yawkey Way]

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Seattle Seahawks Stats

Matt Hasselbeck 9-16 119 yards
Seneca Wallace 4-15 57yds, 2INT

Louis Rankin 15car 66yds
Julius Jones 9car 25yds
Justin Forsett 6car 51yds TD

Nate Burleson 2rec 85yds
Deon Butler 2rec 20yds
T.J Houshmanzadeh 2rec 16yds

David Hawthorne 4tkl, 2tfl
Brandon Mebane 3tkl, 2sacks
Daryll Tapp 2tkl, Sack​