SEATTLE SEAHAWKS THREAD

[elpablo21]

Hopefully it gets done if thats true. He doesnt have much leverage in any case

 

[100027]

 

[certifiedsw]

Can't say I've ever heard of Richardson prior to the pick but looking at the youtube video dude got some burners. I really wanted them to draft Marquise in the first round, oh well I guess.... it's evident these guys know what they're doing so I'm content with the pick. Last time I was mad they didn't take someone from USC was when they took Earl over Taylor Mays and we all saw how that turned out -- this time should be no different

 

[elpablo21]

http://www.fieldgulls.com/2014/5/9/5702466/nfl-draft-2014-justin-britt-vs-jadeveon-clowney

 

[JCMojica24]

Solid picks so far

 

[elpablo21]

From what Ive read, Kevin Pierre-Louis fits the Malcom Smith mold,not the prototype size for the position but uber-atheltic

Marsh I guess would be filling in at LEO a little? I've seen him play inside alot too (because Barr played the outside) I've read if he bulks up, he could potentially be a versatile guy ala Bennett type, inside and out

 

[twozerosix]

I love the Norwood pick. Rice gets cut now ?

 

[elpablo21]

I love the Norwood pick. Rice gets cut now ?

I'd say Lockette is below Rice atm

 

[twozerosix]

Yeah but if we keep only 5 WR like last year..

Percy
Doug
PRich
Kearse
Norwood
Rice

 

[elpablo21]

Damn thought they carried 6 guys before?

In that case Rice would be in danger but chances feel slim to me that happens imo

Also dont mind me, my Rice bias is kicking in

 

[a55a5in11]

Rice will stay with one of those guys making practice team

 

[twozerosix]

45 WR Paul Richardson
64 OT Justin Britt
108 DE Cassius Marsh
123 WR Kevin Norwood
132 LB Kevin Pierre-Louis
172 DT Jimmy Staten
199 OT Garret Scott
208 DB Eric Pinkins
227 FB Kiero Small
UDFA S Dion Bailey

 

[elpablo21]

Teeth Price

 

[mczoot]

Not a bad draft. Woulda liked to have seen one more pick on the O line tho. And who is gonna play nickel db? Maybe I missed a free agent signing

 

[mczoot]

Teeth Price

Awesome!!! Go Dawgs!

 

[twozerosix]

Not a bad draft. Woulda liked to have seen one more pick on the O line tho. And who is gonna play nickel db? Maybe I missed a free agent signing

Lane

 

[mczoot]

Lane

Ah. Forgot about him! They'll probably sign a rookie or two to have in camp as well

 

[JCMojica24]

Glad to see my boy Kiero Small coming to Seattle! Dude is a mini tank!

 

[elpablo21]

JS said Marsh being used on offense (H-Back/TE) is a possibility

Edit:

RUMORED SIGNINGS OR CAMP TRYOUTS:

Dion Bailey, S, USC
Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas
Keith Price, QB, UW
Chase Dixon, TE, Central Arkansas
Garry Gilliam, OT, Penn State
Demonte McAllister, DT, FSU
Andru Pulu, DT, WSU
Brock Coyle, LB, Montana
Cam Hudson, DB, Troy
Zach Zulli, QB, Shippensburg
John Martinez, OG, USC
Adam Tahlaat, DE, Gallaudet
Bronson Irwin, OG, Oklahoma
AJ Harmon, OG, Georgia

 

[tee eye ehm]

Just like every year, I am super excited about what they did in the draft and with the free agent signings.

I read that they will try to convert Pinkins to corner and make him a Browner type DB!!!!!

 

[elpablo21]

You familiar with Pinkins? You think he converts well?

Im hyped for Jeffcoat signing

 

[tee eye ehm]

Other than the facts that he is 6'3, 220, runs a 4.4, and has a near 40" vertical, dont know much. But if the plan is to convert him into a BB type, I have all the confidence that its the LOB and these coaches who can do it.

 

[akoeuro]

I was expecting us to go for a taller WR since we already have speed. I cant complain though!

 

[elpablo21]

[h2]Fast and Furious: The New Deep Threat[/h2]

By Aaron Sims  @adotsims on May 14 2014, 5:00a 146

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

×[h3]Get the latest Seattle Seahawks news with Field Gulls[/h3]
Follow Field Gulls on Twitter

Like Field Gulls Facebook

Paul Richardson is fast.

 Tweet Share on Twitter (13) Share Share on Facebook (35)  Share Share with Seahawks friends 146 Comments ⋆ Rec Recommend this Post 6

Throughout the entire pre-draft process, a lot of big-bodied receivers that could win contested catches and make plays in the red zone were mocked to the Seahawks - Kelvin Benjamin, Jordan Matthews, Cody Latimer, Allen Robinson, Martavis Bryant, Donte Moncrief, etc. Leave it to the Seahawks to draft the one guy that nobody was talking about and once again catch a lot of fans off guard.

I personally didn't consider Richardson an option for Seattle because they already have small, quick, and fast receivers in Percy Harvin and Doug Baldwin (and Jermaine Kearse and Bryan Walters and Arceto Clark and). Consequently, in the pre-draft process, I felt that Richardson's skill set would not of interest to Seattle because it'd be somewhat redundant with the players already on the roster. This thinking, however, was obviously flawed. In retrospect, knowing what we know of Pete Carroll's offensive philosophy, it should've been pretty clear that his ability to take the top off of a defense would be highly valued in the Seahawks' passing attack.

Picking Richardson was not about finding a missing element, but rather amplifying what Seattle already does well.

Last season, Seattle was the 2nd in the NFL in yards per pass attempt. They don't always pass the ball, but when they do, they prefer to throw it deep. Consequently, they want guys that can stretch the field vertically and create explosive plays down field. When asked about what he likes about Richardson, Pete Carroll replied:

"I like a lot about him. We're really excited that this happened, and we've been watching it the whole time hoping we could get there. He's got great qualities. His speed is extraordinary. He has the terrific hands and a great catching range, he's really got characteristics like the guys that have been successful for us. He's got quickness kind of like Doug Baldwin, he's got speed kind of like Percy Harvin, and he has that catching range kind of like Jermaine Kearse so we just felt really comfortable with his style of play. I see him as a route runner. He's an outside guy for us, a guy that can really get in and out of his breaks and he's got great stuff. We're really excited about this pick."

Doug Baldwin Quickness:

Percy Harvin Speed:

Jermaine Kearse Catching Range:

As Carroll confirmed, Richardson is likely to play outside the numbers as a Z or X receiver. Since Harvin and Baldwin will most likely be switching between the Z and the slot, Richardson will most likely be competing with Jermaine Kearse and Sidney Rice to start at X receiver. The most vital part of playing X receiver is the ability to beat press coverage and get off of the line of scrimmage. Richardson only weighed 175 lbs but ran a 4.40 40 so he will have to rely on his speed to beat, rather than his size to win, at the line. John Schneider touched on Richardson's ability to beat press coverage with quickness,

"One of the things that really stands out about him is when you just watch him get off the ball. You see his frame and you think you're going to see a guy getting knocked around, but he's incredibly shifty and sudden, and then he has long arms and really quick hands. He can just put his foot in the ground and get up field. Once he's running, he's running really fast."

Shifty:

Sudden:

The Seahawks added another explosive element to their offenses that will stretch defenses vertically and give defensive coordinators nightmares about if they are going to stack the box to stop Seattle's rushing attack or not. If they decide to leave their corners without any safety help over the top against Harvin, Baldwin, Kearse, and Richardson, that's a big play waiting to happen. If they decide to only stop Marshawn Lynch with seven defenders, good luck. Is it September yet?

 

[Peep Game]

Yeah but if we keep only 5 WR like last year..

Percy
Doug
PRich
Kearse
Norwood
Rice

Lockette will be activated come week 7