Monday, December 17, 2012

Seahawks

I posted my NFL season review, but I would also like to dedicate a post to the Seahawks.  The future is bright, as are playoff odds for this season.  Outside of obvious success in the playoffs, what would I like to see Seattle accomplish the rest of this season and in the offseason?  I will break it down position by position:

QB- Russell Wilson is our franchise guy.  Flynn is an awesome backup, but we should look to move him for assets.  Maybe ARZ, NYJ or even SD would give up a rd. 2 + 5 for him?
RB-  Lynch and Turbin are a very solid tandem.  A change of pace speedy back would be a nice add towards the end of the draft.
FB- Michael Robinson has been ideal for Seattle.  NO changes
WR- Needs a lot of work.  Rice is solid, and Tate would be better suited as a 3rd of 4th wide out.  Giving Wilson better targets to throw to will make the offense much better.  Tavon Austin or Justin Hunter would be intriguing in the draft, or signing Greg Jennings from Green Bay would be amazing.
TE- Could be upgraded as well.  Zach Miller has not produced as highly as anticipated, and McCoy is below average.  Adding another target is needed.
OL- Right tackle has to be addressed if Carpenter is moving to guard.  Increased depth is needed also

DE- Clemons, Bryant and Irvin are keepers.
DT- Jones has been very good, and should be brought back.  Branch should be retained at the right cost.
LB- A replacement for Leroy Hill is needed to bolster the linebacking core.
CB- Sherman and Browner might be the best tandem in the league.  If Trufant, Lane and Thurmond are all retained, corner is not a need.
S-  Depth could be used late in the draft.
K/P- No need for change.
KR- Washington continues to be among the best in the game.

The first priority should be targeting a WR in free agency.  Adding Greg Jennings, Dwayne Bowe or even a lesser known guy like Ramses Barden would be ideal.  TEs in FA could be Dustin Keller of Jared Cook.  In the draft we should look at offensive playmakers, offensive line depth (RT especially), and outside linebackers.  KJ Wright and Bobby Wagner have been phenomenal, but Leroy Hill is on the downside of his career.

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