April 3rd, 2009 9:07pm PST
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On the Board: Seattle Seahawks....
The Seahawks are likely to be the first big twist in this year’s NFL draft. Sitting at number four, they’ll have some big decisions to make concerning their draft choice. Two weeks ago, this projection didn’t appear to be as complicated, but recent events may have changed this dramatically.
First the Sanchez ‘Pro day’ has to have the Seahawks coaching staff looking at an heir apparent to aging quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Second, with the Cutler trade going down, it would seem that Seattle would be a possible target for trade if the Broncos have any interest in Sanchez.
The dilemma for Seattle, although they have signed free agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, the team still lacks quality depth on the outside. With Hasselbeck 34-years of age and coming off an injury riddled 2008 season, back up Seneca Wallace does not appear to be the team's future. The offense must also address some serious needs along the offensive line and it's conceivable they could use their number four pick to fill this area.
Perhaps the most intriguing scenario here is what the Broncos may do. While it's possible that the Lions could draft Sanchez, Stafford is a much better fit, so it figures that Sanchez (a good candidate for the west-coast system in Seattle) will be available at number four. The Seahawks could look at Texas Tech's wide receiver Michael Crabtree, but making a deal here could prove to be more valuable.
With two top twenty picks, the Broncos could entice the Seahawks into making a deal that could move Denver up to number four and still give Seattle a top twenty pick. With Kyle Orton signed and now in Denver, quarterback Chris Simms will be given the opportunity to compete, but in reality figures to play back-up. Simms now 28, has not had quite the career of his father (Phil Simms), but in Tampa (west-coast offense) he did start 10 games in 2005 winning six of those starts to lead the Bucs into the playoffs. Since that time, he's not had the same opportunities, but could be groomed to follow in the shoes of Hasselbeck.
With a young arm and a top twenty pick (No. 12) to snag one of this year's top wide receiver prospects, this possibility could surface at some point before the draft. Until it is actually conceived and pitched as a real idea, if Seattle holds onto their pick, I would expect the team to move in the direction that would have the most impact. Sanchez would be the future, but if Hasselbeck can return to health, selecting Crabtree could have an immediate impact.
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NFL Draft Preview:
On The Ticker
On the Board: Seattle Seahawks....
The Seahawks are likely to be the first big twist in this year’s NFL draft. Sitting at number four, they’ll have some big decisions to make concerning their draft choice. Two weeks ago, this projection didn’t appear to be as complicated, but recent events may have changed this dramatically.
First the Sanchez ‘Pro day’ has to have the Seahawks coaching staff looking at an heir apparent to aging quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Second, with the Cutler trade going down, it would seem that Seattle would be a possible target for trade if the Broncos have any interest in Sanchez.
The dilemma for Seattle, although they have signed free agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, the team still lacks quality depth on the outside. With Hasselbeck 34-years of age and coming off an injury riddled 2008 season, back up Seneca Wallace does not appear to be the team's future. The offense must also address some serious needs along the offensive line and it's conceivable they could use their number four pick to fill this area.
Perhaps the most intriguing scenario here is what the Broncos may do. While it's possible that the Lions could draft Sanchez, Stafford is a much better fit, so it figures that Sanchez (a good candidate for the west-coast system in Seattle) will be available at number four. The Seahawks could look at Texas Tech's wide receiver Michael Crabtree, but making a deal here could prove to be more valuable.
With two top twenty picks, the Broncos could entice the Seahawks into making a deal that could move Denver up to number four and still give Seattle a top twenty pick. With Kyle Orton signed and now in Denver, quarterback Chris Simms will be given the opportunity to compete, but in reality figures to play back-up. Simms now 28, has not had quite the career of his father (Phil Simms), but in Tampa (west-coast offense) he did start 10 games in 2005 winning six of those starts to lead the Bucs into the playoffs. Since that time, he's not had the same opportunities, but could be groomed to follow in the shoes of Hasselbeck.
With a young arm and a top twenty pick (No. 12) to snag one of this year's top wide receiver prospects, this possibility could surface at some point before the draft. Until it is actually conceived and pitched as a real idea, if Seattle holds onto their pick, I would expect the team to move in the direction that would have the most impact. Sanchez would be the future, but if Hasselbeck can return to health, selecting Crabtree could have an immediate impact.
(Photo by Bill Frakes / SI)
Don't put it past head coach Jim Mora to make a move for one of this year's top offensive lineman (whomever is available), like Jason Smith (Baylor), Eugene Monroe (Virginia), or Andre Smith (Alabama), but like many sites on the web are predicting Crabtree looks like the best pick in Seattle.
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