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[NewJerSpur]

Andrew MUTHA ING BYNUM!

Come'on man, we're trying to be civil in here....let's take this outside.

[Purple & Gold]

I'm with you P&G (Wow, how many times do Spur and Laker fans come into agreement, LOL). It's been awhile since we've had a dynamic running game and I know a lot of it has to do with the line, but we haven't consitently seen an awe-inspiring performance from a back since, I guess, 2006-07? I know some of us don't want to give up on Julius Jones, but I was never big on his signing. As you mentioned, having Hass back healthy along with hopefully Branch and Burleson, signing TJ, bringing in a solid WR in the 2nd or 3rd combined with a strong back should get us back on track....heck, it might even allow us to crawl up to the level of decent on the road, lol.

Haha only when we're talking about another sport

But yeah we definitely need to upgrade that running game. I'm also not a huge Julius Jones fan but he is more than serviceable. The Seahawks have always had a solid running game going back to Warner, John L, Fenner, Warren, Watters, and Alexander (before he started sucking). You gotta run the ball and be able to stop the run if you wanna do anything in the playoffs. With some luck on the health side, the addition of Hous, and a rookie or 2 being able to produce I don't see why we can't make some noise again this year.

[NewJerSpur]

Haha only when we're talking about another sport

But yeah we definitely need to upgrade that running game. I'm also not a huge Julius Jones fan but he is more than serviceable. The Seahawks have always had a solid running game going back to Warner, John L, Fenner, Warren, Watters, and Alexander (before he started sucking). You gotta run the ball and be able to stop the run if you wanna do anything in the playoffs. With some luck on the health side, the addition of Hous, and a rookie or 2 being able to produce I don't see why we can't make some noise again this year.

And to win on the road where we've been average at best....hopefully the Jim Mora regime changes all of that. Julius Jones will get his chance in this new offense of Knapp's from what I hear, but I'm not holding my breath on his production even with more carries. Like you said, with some good fortune health-wise, we can knock the Cardinals back into obscurity....alright, that's probably not realistic at this point with most of their weapons returning, but we can battle to reclaim what's ours.

[Purple & Gold]

ESPN says the Seahawks are gonna draft Sanchez. I'm happy with that pick. We are in a good position heading into the draft. I'm looking forward to a good year.

[NewJerSpur]

espn says the seahawks are gonna draft sanchez. I'm happy with that pick. We are in a good position heading into the draft. I'm looking forward to a good year.

When?! When?!

[Purple & Gold]

It was on sportscenter yesterday morning. It could be smokescreen to up the value of the pick to trade down, but I think they are gonna draft him if they don't get the trade package they want. It makes sense Hass can't play forever he's getting older, the Seahawks don't have any huge holes that can be fixed with that pick, Sanchez is very good at those short touch passes that we like to run, and the knock on him about only starting 1 year is not a big deal since he'll be on the bench for 1 or 2 years before he starts. Makes alot of sense but so does trading down for Moreno. Either way I'm happy.

[IronMexican]

If the Seahawks draft Sanchez, they'd be my second fav team.

[Purple & Gold]

If the Seahawks draft Sanchez, they'd be my second fav team.

Since we're out of the AFC West now it's not as much a conflict of interests


But I hope we get him. He's a good player and I think he has a great chance to be a top QB in this League for many many years.

[IronMexican]

I'd always root for the Seahawks over KC or Denver. I remember the last year the Seahawks were in the AFC, 99, the Raiders eliminated KC for Seattle to get in.

[Purple & Gold]

Yeah I remember that I was a Raider fan that day. I've always hated KC and Denver the most of all. Seahawks and Raiders would always split every year. It was always a tough matchup.

[NewJerSpur]

It was on sportscenter yesterday morning. It could be smokescreen to up the value of the pick to trade down, but I think they are gonna draft him if they don't get the trade package they want. It makes sense Hass can't play forever he's getting older, the Seahawks don't have any huge holes that can be fixed with that pick, Sanchez is very good at those short touch passes that we like to run, and the knock on him about only starting 1 year is not a big deal since he'll be on the bench for 1 or 2 years before he starts. Makes alot of sense but so does trading down for Moreno. Either way I'm happy.

Wow. I'm warming up to the idea myself.

1) He has too much value (even as a bargaining chip in a trade) not to acquire.

2) You're right in that there are no holes that wouldn't be considered a reach at #4.

3) If we keep him he may just be the franchise QB for years to come, and we might even be able to make a trade involving Hass if he's ready to go in 2010 (the final year of Matt's contract I believe).

4) Keeps us from drafting Crabtree.

[Purple & Gold]

I agree on all your points especially the Crabtree one. I think he will be a very good NFL player, but that injury has scared me off. We can pick up a WR later in the first day. But yeah it's the smart move and all the teams are big fans of Sanchez. The Redskins are said to be going after him hard and rumor has it they want to trade with us or KC to get him. Next week can't come fast enough so I can see what happens with that pick.

[NewJerSpur]

I agree on all your points especially the Crabtree one. I think he will be a very good NFL player, but that injury has scared me off. We can pick up a WR later in the first day. But yeah it's the smart move and all the teams are big fans of Sanchez. The Redskins are said to be going after him hard and rumor has it they want to trade with us or KC to get him. Next week can't come fast enough so I can see what happens with that pick.

Same here on all points....I just hope I'm still watching basketball as well at that time so it's a win-win. I'm hoping Ruskell keeps an eye out for Robiskie, even if he has to reach a bit.

[Purple & Gold]

Robiskie is good I like that move and u know Ruskell has his eye on him. He's not afraid to reach and it's paid off for him than once.

[IronMexican]

Even if Washington trades up for Sanchez, you guys get Aaron Curry! Him and Tatupu would be fun to watch.

[Purple & Gold]

Leroy Hill ain't no joke neither. Tatupu, Hill, and Curry damn that's a mean linebacking core.

[NewJerSpur]

Robiskie is good I like that move and u know Ruskell has his eye on him. He's not afraid to reach and it's paid off for him than once.

That's what I'm thinking P&G. Did you see him on the NFL Network the other day with Housh talking routes. Mere coincidence or a prelude to the future of our WR corps? I'd like to think the latter of the two myself.

[NewJerSpur]

Even if Washington trades up for Sanchez, you guys get Aaron Curry! Him and Tatupu would be fun to watch.

He might be gone by the time they get to us in Washington's spot. The concern about that that I've been hearing is that it might be a lot of money to reinvest into the LB group. Now if he can also be moved to DE, we might be onto something.

[Purple & Gold]

That's what I'm thinking P&G. Did you see him on the NFL Network the other day with Housh talking routes. Mere coincidence or a prelude to the future of our WR corps? I'd like to think the latter of the two myself.

No I didn't see it, sounds interesting. But I could definitely see him in a Seahawk uniform. I hope Housh will finally bring some stability to our WR corps. Engram was good but not good enough and Branch hasn't done yet. Branch better step it up this year.

[NewJerSpur]

No I didn't see it, sounds interesting. But I could definitely see him in a Seahawk uniform. I hope Housh will finally bring some stability to our WR corps. Engram was good but not good enough and Branch hasn't done yet. Branch better step it up this year.

As long as he doesn't step to hard, he might hurt something else, lol. Engram was solid and hopefully Housh can be that and a little more. Look it up on NFL.com when you get time. Sure was sweet to see them together....would be even sweeter with them both wearing blue & green?

[Purple & Gold]

Nice I'll check it out and I liked Engram alot but he was already old and was not a deep threat at all. He was money in the middle of the field though. I'm gonna miss those sure hands. Many times he was the only Seahawk WR that could catch the ball. Still lots of question marks for me with the WR corps. Is there any Seahawk boards u post on, or just talk NFL here? I've found some but I just lurk a little don't post on them.

[IronMexican]

It's a great pick no matter what for Seattle. If the Rams get Curry and Chiefs get Smith, Seattle has Sanchez. If STL gets Smith and the Chiefs trade with the Skins, Curry is there. If the Rams get Curry and KC trades with the Skins, Rams get the best LT in Smith. All 3 are great picks.

[NewJerSpur]

You wanna know what REALLY is a great pic....GIANNA MICHAELS BABY!!!

[Purple & Gold]

Is that who that is cause she's fine as

[Purple & Gold]

It's a great pick no matter what for Seattle. If the Rams get Curry and Chiefs get Smith, Seattle has Sanchez. If STL gets Smith and the Chiefs trade with the Skins, Curry is there. If the Rams get Curry and KC trades with the Skins, Rams get the best LT in Smith. All 3 are great picks.

Yup Seahawks looking good going into next week. No huge holes so we can draft BPA