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At least they shut out the Browns yesterday. =)DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA bears da bears da bears da bears da bears da bears
Works for me...they are my favorite team.
I live in Phoenix, we don't have a professional team, just the Cardinals...
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- TE is a bit of an issue. Jimmy Graham is jogging around in practice (which is remarkable this soon after his injury) but has yet to participate in scrimmages or contact drills. He may not even see the field for the first few weeks of the regular season. Rookie Nick Vannett hasn't really lived up to expectations yet. Veteran Cooper Helfet was moved to IR just last week. Luke Willson may be the primary TE for the first few games, until it's safe to put Jimmy back out there for real. Luke Willson is solid and capable, but not exactly elite. But with four almost-elite WRs on the roster this TE weakness might not be all that tangible.
LOL! Mostly depends if Palmer and Fitz still have enough in the tank, right? Honey Badger can only help so much. =)Calling it now. The Seahawks won't even win their division.
Interesting, and first time I've heard that take on him. I know he's not a great blocker, but he's known for coming down with contested balls in traffic, which suggests a good amount of toughness to me. He was just hitting his stride in the Hawks system when his knee went out. At the time he was one of the team's reception leaders. I think he's a little on the expensive side for what he brings, but I never thought of him as a turd.The Hawks need to flush the turd that is Graham. Yeah he's got great hands, but he lacks toughness. Trade him away for a great center and then let Luke show what toughness really means.
Awwwwww Shudduuppppp!
Besides you forgot about the Rattlers.
Part 2:
- Last year's O-Line was the Hawks' achilles heel. During the first 6 games Russel Wilson was sacked a league-high 31 times. Imagine what that number would be if he weren't so inhumanely quick and elusive. The offseason hasn't gone perfectly on the O-Line (we lost our two best guys to FA, Russel Okung and J.R. Sweezy), but our 1st round pick Germain Ifedi has by all accounts been tearing it up at RG. FA Bradley Sowell has been winning battles at LT against Pro Bowler Michael Bennett. We just picked up multi-Pro Bowler/All Pro RG Jahri Evans from the Saints, and in spite of his impressive resume he's yet to officially earn a starting spot (which speaks volumes of the younger talent he's competing against). This year's O-Line should be at least average, which means the offense as a whole will be far above average.
- Seahawk WRs can no longer be considered "pedestrian," and in fact they are actually one of the deepest and most talented WR groups in the league right now. Doug Baldwin continues to be Doug Baldwin. Tyler Lockett lit the league on fire during last year's rookie campaign, and he's been looking even better in practice and scrimmages this offseason. Jermaine Kearse (and his special chemistry with Wilson) is back for the forseeable future. Paul Richardson is back from injury and is still the fastest guy on the field, which prompts opposing CBs to play soft and risk giving up passes underneath, or playing press and risk getting beat deep. And he just made a spectacular leaping catch over Richard Sherman in yesterday's practice, proving he's not just a one-trick pony.
- The retirement of RB Marshawn Lynch will probably be a non-issue. Thomas Rawls held the league's highest YPC last year before his ankle got rolled up on. He's back from surgery and off the PUP list as-of this week. Christine Michael has made significant improvements over last year and is even in discussions for possibly taking some snaps away from Rawls. Rookie Alex Collins is getting nothing but praise from both coaches and beat reporters for running angry, making good reads, and breaking tackles like a Beast (yes, with a capital 'B'). Rookie C.J. Prosise is a WR convert with great hands for 3rd downs, and he pleasantly surprised the staff with good basic running skills as well (unfortunately out right now with a hammy tho).
- Russel Wilson is no longer considered just a "game manager" (if that was ever a fair label to begin with). He's consistently in discussions as a top 5 QB in the league right now. His laser accuracy and jet engine legs are still a huge threat, but this year he's "turned a corner" with the more advanced aspects of reading defenses & calling audibles to exploit them. This offseason has shown he has not regressed in any way, instead he's actually gotten better. Team practices have him focusing on quick throws just like what worked during the 2nd half of last year. Combined with improved pass pro from the O-Line, Wilson is in position to have a historic, record-setting season this year and to start being compared to the all-time greats like he deserves.
- TE is a bit of an issue. Jimmy Graham is jogging around in practice (which is remarkable this soon after his injury) but has yet to participate in scrimmages or contact drills. He may not even see the field for the first few weeks of the regular season. Rookie Nick Vannett hasn't really lived up to expectations yet. Veteran Cooper Helfet was moved to IR just last week. Luke Willson may be the primary TE for the first few games, until it's safe to put Jimmy back out there for real. Luke Willson is solid and capable, but not exactly elite. But with four almost-elite WRs on the roster this TE weakness might not be all that tangible.
The Cardinals are probably the Seahawks' biggest impediment to another SB win (barring injuries OFC). AZ is clearly in "win now" mode after resigning old-timers Carson Palmer and Larry Fitz to 1-year deals. The Hawks MUST win the NFCW and secure home field advantage, and the Cardinals are the only team that could reasonably keep that from happening.
If you're not a Hawks fan, I think there's a lot to be concerned about if your team has to face them this year. =)
The Hawks need to flush the turd that is Graham. Yeah he's got great hands, but he lacks toughness. .
Interesting, and first time I've heard that take on him. I know he's not a great blocker, but he's known for coming down with contested balls in traffic, which suggests a good amount of toughness to me. He was just hitting his stride in the Hawks system when his knee went out. At the time he was one of the team's reception leaders. I think he's a little on the expensive side for what he brings, but I never thought of him as a turd.
Edit: You must be tough if you have traffic-contested balls. Sorry, couldn't help it.
The Hawks are loaded at WR now. And with the drafting of Nick Vannett at TE (an excellent blocker), Jimmy will not be called upon to block to the extent he was. I think Graham has a decent year. And lookout for Tyler Lockett
With Willson and Vannett, I think that Graham is a luxury that the Hawks can afford to lose. Trade him for a Pro-Bowl OL and a kicker.
A kicker?c lol Housemoney we already have.
Part 2:
- Last year's O-Line was the Hawks' achilles heel. During the first 6 games Russel Wilson was sacked a league-high 31 times. Imagine what that number would be if he weren't so inhumanely quick and elusive. The offseason hasn't gone perfectly on the O-Line (we lost our two best guys to FA, Russel Okung and J.R. Sweezy), but our 1st round pick Germain Ifedi has by all accounts been tearing it up at RG. FA Bradley Sowell has been winning battles at LT against Pro Bowler Michael Bennett. We just picked up multi-Pro Bowler/All Pro RG Jahri Evans from the Saints, and in spite of his impressive resume he's yet to officially earn a starting spot (which speaks volumes of the younger talent he's competing against). This year's O-Line should be at least average, which means the offense as a whole will be far above average.
- Seahawk WRs can no longer be considered "pedestrian," and in fact they are actually one of the deepest and most talented WR groups in the league right now. Doug Baldwin continues to be Doug Baldwin. Tyler Lockett lit the league on fire during last year's rookie campaign, and he's been looking even better in practice and scrimmages this offseason. Jermaine Kearse (and his special chemistry with Wilson) is back for the forseeable future. Paul Richardson is back from injury and is still the fastest guy on the field, which prompts opposing CBs to play soft and risk giving up passes underneath, or playing press and risk getting beat deep. And he just made a spectacular leaping catch over Richard Sherman in yesterday's practice, proving he's not just a one-trick pony.
- The retirement of RB Marshawn Lynch will probably be a non-issue. Thomas Rawls held the league's highest YPC last year before his ankle got rolled up on. He's back from surgery and off the PUP list as-of this week. Christine Michael has made significant improvements over last year and is even in discussions for possibly taking some snaps away from Rawls. Rookie Alex Collins is getting nothing but praise from both coaches and beat reporters for running angry, making good reads, and breaking tackles like a Beast (yes, with a capital 'B'). Rookie C.J. Prosise is a WR convert with great hands for 3rd downs, and he pleasantly surprised the staff with good basic running skills as well (unfortunately out right now with a hammy tho).
- Russel Wilson is no longer considered just a "game manager" (if that was ever a fair label to begin with). He's consistently in discussions as a top 5 QB in the league right now. His laser accuracy and jet engine legs are still a huge threat, but this year he's "turned a corner" with the more advanced aspects of reading defenses & calling audibles to exploit them. This offseason has shown he has not regressed in any way, instead he's actually gotten better. Team practices have him focusing on quick throws just like what worked during the 2nd half of last year. Combined with improved pass pro from the O-Line, Wilson is in position to have a historic, record-setting season this year and to start being compared to the all-time greats like he deserves.
- TE is a bit of an issue. Jimmy Graham is jogging around in practice (which is remarkable this soon after his injury) but has yet to participate in scrimmages or contact drills. He may not even see the field for the first few weeks of the regular season. Rookie Nick Vannett hasn't really lived up to expectations yet. Veteran Cooper Helfet was moved to IR just last week. Luke Willson may be the primary TE for the first few games, until it's safe to put Jimmy back out there for real. Luke Willson is solid and capable, but not exactly elite. But with four almost-elite WRs on the roster this TE weakness might not be all that tangible.
The Cardinals are probably the Seahawks' biggest impediment to another SB win (barring injuries OFC). AZ is clearly in "win now" mode after resigning old-timers Carson Palmer and Larry Fitz to 1-year deals. The Hawks MUST win the NFCW and secure home field advantage, and the Cardinals are the only team that could reasonably keep that from happening.
If you're not a Hawks fan, I think there's a lot to be concerned about if your team has to face them this year. =)
Brady revenge tour co starring two beast tight ends. Game over nfl.
I agree on Fitz. If the Hawks do lose out somehow, I might end up pulling for the Cards. Unless the Cards are the ones who beat us...lolI agree that the cardinals are your biggest threat
I think Arians has them hungry and ready....
And it is time to get Fitz his ring....his spot in Canton is assured, but such a class person and player needs one ring
It ought to be a great season....
Not sure who the better back in fantasy will be....Rawls or David Johnson
Truth! Gronk throws awesome cruise ship parties too.Now THERE'S a TE. I'd take one Gronk over 87 Grahams....
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