OLine is always an interesting group to assess and then watch in the draft. First of all I find it pretty hard to assess what would be a great OLineman at the next level because there are so many subtleties. Secondly, those in the 2nd group could float up into the first because it is … Continue reading
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NFL Draft 2019 – Position Analysis DL
After establishing the picks that the Seahawks could end up with and their needs (in my version they traded Wilson) and then looking at the Quaterback position in the draft, this post will be looking at the biggest need on the Defense: DT. The perhaps deepest position group in this years draft, and accordingly I … Continue reading
NFL Draft 2019 – Position Analysis QB
With the biggest blockbuster of my draft being the trade of Wilson, my Seahawks need someone under center to challenge Paxton Lynch (who himself was a 1st round QB pick not so long ago). I think that this position is one of the most difficult to evaluate because there are so many ways that a … Continue reading
Seahawks pre-draft analysis [part 4] Needs
Before I start analysing the individual position groups I have to get a picture of how high the need is, and therefore where the Seahawks might be inclined to draft a player. Because while I don’t believe in drafting your highest need first, your second after that and then your third, etc, naturally if you … Continue reading
Seattle decides to pay Wilson
So instead of distributing the money among many stars the Seahawks have opted to extend Wilson’s contract. If they win the Superbowl between now and 2023 then it will be hard to argue with the decision. If they do not then this could go down as a pivotal moment. In my article about the Seahawks … Continue reading
Seahawks pre-draft analysis [part 3] Picks and Moves
The count down has begun with 10 days to the draft. In my last two posts I looked the current squad. Part 1 looked at the Offense and Part 2 at the Defense. Analysing what the Hawks have on the team also leads to seeing where the gaps are and what needs to be filled. … Continue reading
Seahawks pre-draft analysis [part 2] Defence and Special Teams
After looking at the Offense in part one – which had one big move to be made (QB) but is otherwise well set up – I now move onto the defense which needs far more work. I have marked the players from the roster with colors as follows: players I see as locks for the … Continue reading
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Seahawks pre-draft analysis [part 1] Offense
So it’s that time of the year again and my pre-draft analysis of the squad is in. As per usual I will start with the offense, then I will look at the defense and then I will look at the picks we have followed by an assessment of draft eligible players that could fill our … Continue reading
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NFL Draft 2019
It is that time of the year again. The draft season is well underway and I have already spent time trying to assess the talent that is out there. Soon there will also be something for you to read. As I did last year, I will try to delve into the Seahawks squad as it … Continue reading
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Just Another Seattle Seahawks Safety Article
This article will start with Earl Thomas, because every end is also a beginning. Let’s be clear, in my eyes the chance of Earl Thomas coming back next season is still there. If he doesn’t have the chance to prove himself this season, and with another injury in his repertoire it might make sense for … Continue reading
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