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So who should the Seahawks re-sign?
Raheem Brock, DE
Red Bryatn, DE
John Carlson, TE
Justin Forsett, RB
Breno Giacomini, OT
David Hawthorne, MLB
Marshawn Lynch, RB
Matt McCoy, LB
Clinton McDonald, DT
Marcus Trufant, CB
Charlie Whitehurst, QB
Red Bryant, DE - Definitely, he has a lot of value in our system for sure, but can't overlook adding a solid pass rusher even if he is resigned.I agree with all of that, but I would also add Breno Giacomini. He has played well for us whenever he has had to step in to start. He is valuable as depth on the line, and he has experience in our block schemes.
John Carlson, TE - If the price is right, but don't break the bank.
David Hawthorne, MLB - Definitely, he's a solid LB.
Marshawn Lynch, RB - More than anyone on this list!!
Clinton McDonald, DT - Definitely, quietly had a good year. Especially since his addition meant the subtraction of Kelly Jennings.
Marcus Trufant, CB - Yes, as long as he is willing to take another paycut. That position may have outgrown him, but would be great to keep as added depth.
I agree with all of that, but I would also add Breno Giacomini. He has played well for us whenever he has had to step in to start. He is valuable as depth on the line, and he has experience in our block schemes.
Matt McCoy is only a special teamer, and hasn't had as good a year this year as last, so he's a maybe for me.
The caveat is the contract and how team friendly they are, but I'd like to get back most all those guys. Most importantly Lynch and Bryant. Isn't Hill a FA as well after the season?Hill is indeed a FA and one worth re signing, I did not think I would be saying that a year ago at this time. I think you give Marshawn Lynch a very nice fat 2 year contract...anything more then that is dumb the way he runs.
Matt McCoy was on IR since early in the season so would be very hard to repeat last years results.That would explain that. I wonder how I missed that one.
Definite Resigns:
Marshawn Lynch, RB
Breno Giacomini, OT
John Carlson, TE
Questionable Resigns:
David Hawthorne, MLB
Leroy Hill, OLB
Clinton McDonald, DT
Red Bryant, DE
This is my list. Lynch is going to get franchised if we don't reach a deal. Hopefully we can, however He'll enter the 2013 season as a 25 yr. old RB and Pete Carroll has made it clear that Lynch's style of power running is at the heart of what he wants the Carroll-lead Seahawks to be. I would expect a 4-5 year deal. Giac has been a solid reserve player in the absense of Carpenter; for continuity's sake he should stay. Carlson was once considered a Pro-Bowl caliber talent at the TE position, but each season he's played has been statistically worse than the last. With Miller as the starting blocking/receiving TE, I think it would be great to resign Carlson in order for him to fill Cameron Morrah's role as the second receiving/blocking mix TE.
The questionables are guys that I think we should resign... but guys that the coaches/FO may or may not consider priorities. With the emergence of KJ Wright, either Hawthorne or Hill could end up on the chopping block... not sure both do, so I expect the Hawks to, at the least, sign one and let one walk, if not sign both. Clinton McDonald is a guy the team may or may not bring back depending on how they feel about some of the guys we'll get coming off IR.
Red Bryant is a difficult case. I would actually think of him as a priority signing except for the fact that Im not sure how the staff/FO feels about the DT-sized DE experiment we've done this season. If we bring him back, that might also impact the value of the two LBs that are free agents, since both are smaller, quicker type LBs that struggle with pass rush. We might try and replace them with larger, pass rush type LBs in order to improve the pass rush. Otherwise, expect us to let him walk and target a more traditional style end in FA/Draft.
So who should the Seahawks re-sign?Raheem Brock, DE: I would move on from Raheem Brock. Our entire roster is getting younger, and I do not think we need to lean on a guy like Brock off the bench anymore. We should be able to draft a situation pass rusher in the middle rounds, and hope for some development. The only reason I feel like he is even around is because we have missed on a couple pass rushers in the draft recently.
You might want to hold off on the Whitehurst stuff. The word out of Arizona is that your first choice, good ole Kevin 'Turf Toe' Kolb, might be available.Again, let me know when you make a point, or having anything to contribute. If you want to stretch words, I might as well combat that with you wanting Olin Kreutz to become our featured back/QB/WR, and combo player/coach/GM the way you gushed about him. They both would hold about the same truth in real context...
David Vorbora
These are the guys that, IMO, are the priority signings in the offseason. I took Carlson off the list and added Hawthorne. Red Bryant are Leroy Hill are guys that I might add depending on what the team wants to do with the defensive scheme.
but I think Red Bryant is a much safer option to sign long-term. I think he a tremendous asset, and would expect similar production moving forward.I agree that Red Bryant is a must sign but I don't agree that he is a safer long-term option. The man is 2 years older than Marshawn Lynch, has a history of injuries and he weighs close to 340lbs. (I don't care that he's listed at 320, if you've ever seen the guy you know he's a few big macs over 320). I'm not saying either are safe long term options but to say Red Bryant is a "much safer option" is a bit of a stretch. I could easily see him getting IR'd at any moment of the season. Marshawn Lynch? Not so much.
David Hawthorne, MLB: He deserves a big pay day too, which is my only concern. I am not as high on him as many people are. I think he has overachieved, and because he is a little undersized, I worry about his ability to keep performing at a high level. If he wants a huge contract, I would move on.I think Hawthorne is a goner. I like him as a player and I'd like to see him here for another year but the fact of the matter is he does not fit Pete Carroll's mold. As you mentioned he's a bit undersized and I just don't see him as the leader or captain you look for in a middle linebacker. I don't know but for me it always seems like a great defense has a top tier middle linebacker. Not anything against David Hawthorne but I just don't see him as that guy. Middle linebackers seem to be a dime a dozen, giving only an above average middle linebacker a large contract is not a good idea in my eyes. If he accepts something short go for it, if not move on.
Marcus Trufant, CB: Another tough decision to make, but he'd have to offer us one hell of a discount to re-sign him long-term. Don't take that to mean that I don't value him, or don't want him back. This one will come down to dollars and centsEveryone has been talking about how they would move on from Marcus Trufant but I would actually give him a 1 year deal. Simply because I know he will sign for cheap (he's lived here his entire life and loves it here) and he would give us great depth. I'm not saying sign him so he can be our #1 CB anymore I'm saying sign him at put him at #3. Honestly I don't think his play has been that bad past few years at #1 so putting a #1 caliber at #3 is a good deal for the Seahawks IMO.
Charlie Whitehurst, QB: This one come down to CW vs. Josh Portis for me, and I think Whitehurst should maybe get that roster spot. Reason being, while I no longer look at the 1st round for a QB, I do think we should look at drafting a developmental QB in the draft. But so if that does happen, I think you want a veteran presence on the bench, and regardless of what you think about Whitehurst, or what upside you see in Portis, I don't think you can back up Tarvaris Jackson with a developmental rookie and Josh Portis. If there is some other veteran FA QB that fills this role instead, then that is fine too, but I just figure that Whitehurst has been here, and could play a decent role as a backup QB. He should be easy to re-sign for cheap, and continue his role as cipboard Jesus for plenty of years...Based off of what I saw from Charlie Whitehurst I don't feel that he is really even capable of being a #2. I don't feel Josh Portis is either. I'd sign a vet for the #2 spot (assuming Tarvaris Jackson is the starter next year).
