The uncertainty, which I guess is inherent in any move. We don't know if RW's skills are truly diminished or how he'll perform in a different system/division. We also don't know how much longer Carroll and Schneider will be around, which suggests to me that this trade may be a move toward transitioning the franchise for the future and whatever Jody Allen plans to do with it. Evidence of how well it works out for Seattle may be evident in September, or not for another five years depending on how the draft picks pan out. So many people seem anguished about next season. To me, this more about the future.
I think Seattle is going to approach this season just like it approached 2010. I think they're going to get as young as they can across the board, cast the widest net for young, up-and-coming players, and see who plays their way into the future.
I don't think they'll appoint a franchise quarterback, but much like they did in 2010, give a number of guys an audition for the role and see who plays their way into it. That's a hunch, though.
The Seahawks have draft capital again. TRADE DOWN?! I have to absolutely consider the possibility that Seattle is looking to have at least three first round picks in 2023. The BULK of this first round is evenly valued and that tells me that the Seahawks could move down 10-15 spots and still feel comfortable with Tyler Linderbaum, Kingsley Enagbare, Kyler Gordon, Drake London, or other. Trade down still has Pete Carroll written all over it.
As of now, Seattle has four picks in the top 75, holding the No. 9 overall in the first round, two second-round choices and a third-round choice at No. 72. I would be very surprised if Seattle didn't moved down from the first-round slot and try to add another pick or two in that top-100.
The uncertainty, which I guess is inherent in any move. We don't know if RW's skills are truly diminished or how he'll perform in a different system/division. We also don't know how much longer Carroll and Schneider will be around, which suggests to me that this trade may be a move toward transitioning the franchise for the future and whatever Jody Allen plans to do with it. Evidence of how well it works out for Seattle may be evident in September, or not for another five years depending on how the draft picks pan out. So many people seem anguished about next season. To me, this more about the future.
I think Seattle is going to approach this season just like it approached 2010. I think they're going to get as young as they can across the board, cast the widest net for young, up-and-coming players, and see who plays their way into the future.
I don't think they'll appoint a franchise quarterback, but much like they did in 2010, give a number of guys an audition for the role and see who plays their way into it. That's a hunch, though.
The Seahawks have draft capital again. TRADE DOWN?! I have to absolutely consider the possibility that Seattle is looking to have at least three first round picks in 2023. The BULK of this first round is evenly valued and that tells me that the Seahawks could move down 10-15 spots and still feel comfortable with Tyler Linderbaum, Kingsley Enagbare, Kyler Gordon, Drake London, or other. Trade down still has Pete Carroll written all over it.
As of now, Seattle has four picks in the top 75, holding the No. 9 overall in the first round, two second-round choices and a third-round choice at No. 72. I would be very surprised if Seattle didn't moved down from the first-round slot and try to add another pick or two in that top-100.
If a team like the Eagles, Saints, or Steelers fall in love with a QB prospect in the top-10 and want to move up for him, I say "Let them have it!!"