Hawks Work Out Two Offensive Linemen

Written by Mike Parker

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 10:28

League sources have told scout.com that the Seahawks worked out offensive linemen Cory Withrow and Grey Ruegamer earlier today.

According to their ESPN player profiles, Withrow is listed as a center, and Ruegamer as a guard. It seems Withrow began his career as a Viking, where he spent his first six years in the league. His most recent team was the Rams, where he was brought on board late last season. Ruegamer has played in 32 consecutive games for the Giants and has 11 years of experience in the league.

The free agent workouts of both players brings obvious concerns about the health of G Mike Wahle, who played in only 10 games last year due to a recurring shoulder problem, and was one of the many Seahawks placed on injured reserve during the season.

If Wahle can't get healthy, it looks as though Ruegamer would be an adequate replacement, given his veteran status and consistent appearances with a very strong Giants' O-line. Withrow may be less of a needed commodity, as his primary position is center, but was likely brought in because of his ability playing guard. Chris Spencer is still a question mark in a personal do-or-die year, Max Unger already has coaches talking, and even though Steve Vallos isn't exactly Jeff Saturday, he filled respectably at center when called upon last year.

Rob Sims should also be pushed because of the team's nod to free agency. He's been frequently injured and not particularly effective when on the field, and the coaching staff may be looking to upgrade.

More on Withrow and Ruegamer as we hear it.

Comments (10) Add Comment

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written by JRuss, July 28, 2009

Now I'm more concerned than ever about Wahle's health.

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written by Gonzo, July 28, 2009

yup, doesn't sound good.

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written by bleedshawkblue, July 28, 2009

Soon as you hear "bone on bone" that's an indicator of retirement. Wahle didn't look all that effective when he was playing last year anyway. It will cut down on sacks a lot when a QB has receivers that are open, anyway. Regardless of who plays Guard.

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written by JRuss, July 28, 2009

Anyone know if Withrow and Ruegamer are our best options at this point?

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written by Seahawk Addicts, July 28, 2009

I've been saying for a month or two now that Wahle is done. He has bone to bone contact on his shoulder. I don't see him being a viable option unless that report was just plain wrong.

Still, Withrow and Ruegamer would be depth, not starters. Willis, Sims, Wrotto, Unger/Spencer would all be ahead of them in the depth chart.

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written by Gonzo, July 28, 2009

Unless we cut Sims after camp smilies/tongue.gif

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written by Sanity, July 28, 2009

Due diligence most likely. Ruskell is always on the FA's that might help the team. At least I hope so.....

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written by WiiHawk, July 29, 2009

Steve Vallos will be the next Chris Gray.

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written by Hojo's Hawks, July 29, 2009

Your 2010 starting offensive line:

LT - Lock
LG - Wrotto
C - Unger
RG - Rookie/FA/Spencer/Sims..
RT - Willis

This team will not be consistent on offense until we have a reliable line that plays together for a couple years in a row. Hopefully that's in place by the time Hass is ready to retire so we can become a running team again..

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