| 03 September 2009
Chris Steuber, a Scout.com draft analysis, put together a list of the Seahawks' top ten "prospects" -- not looking at who we might draft, mind you, but who have we drafted in the last three years that have the most potential to craft this Seahawks team. Any guesses?
Well, number one is Aaron Curry. That's not a shock. Steuber sums up Curry as such: "Look for Curry to have a standout rookie season and emerge as the Defensive Rookie of the Year." Oh, I will.
Second on the list is TE John Carlson, who Steuber compares very favorably to Jason Witten, saying he has the same skill-set but actually had a better rookie year. With promises of Carlson lining up as a WR in some three- and four-wide sets, look for Carlson to have an even bigger year in 2009. Witten's numbers his sophomore effort? 87 receptions, 980 yards and 6 touchdowns. Lock it up.
The #3 prospect for leading this team into the future? My boy Brandon Mebane. We've covered him head to toe, so lets move to the next two, which are more surprising.
The fourth young stud on this team is Josh Wilson. Say whaaat? Steuber:
Playing in all 16 games, starting 12 in ’08, Wilson produced Pro Bowl caliber numbers as he recorded 76 tackles, a sack and four interceptions. Not only was he outstanding on defense, but as the team’s kick returner, Wilson averaged 25.4 YPR.
Number five is Lawrence Jackson. Steuber notes that the fan base and many commentators have already started to give up on Jackson, but that there is still light at the end of the tunnel. In his time at USC, LoJack had a lot of up-and-down movement from year to year. He may still shine for the Seahawks if he can overcome last year and work his way onto the field a bit more. I would agree with Steuber on this; while Jackson has been a big disappointment thus far, would he be considered as such if we had taken him 5 picks later and he was instead our "second round pick"? I'm not so sure. He wasn't good last year, but he wasn't terrible either. He was very average, generally what you would expect of a rookie defensive end. Unfortunately, the standard was higher for "first round pick" Lawrence Jackson.
So, what do you guys think of the list? I think it's pretty much right on. There are five more, but I won't spoil them for ya, just click the link and enjoy. Is the list missing anyone? In the wrong order?
written by mang'hawks.fr, September 03, 2009
Then left or right ? I just hope he could follow Juqua Parker steps one day ...
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written by talk, September 03, 2009
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written by DSAhawker, September 03, 2009
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written by Seth h, September 03, 2009
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written by Papahawk, September 03, 2009
Now that he has to earn every snap, perhaps we'll see a level of effort and determination from him that made him what he was in college.
You've got to give this kid time.
Best case scenario has him kind of like a Philip Daniels. Worst case scenario would be a repeat of last year. This guy will never be a sacking machine, but having a strong LDE is an asset to a team.
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written by mang'hawks.fr, September 03, 2009
Good to read that
BTW I thought that Branch has played less game than that (actually 33 of 47 so far).
Ok, apparently Lo-Jack isn't a pass rush specialist, but do you really think addicts that he has shown off better aptitude against the run ? From what I have seen so far, he's just an average guy on both part of his DE job. No terrible weakness, but not enough weapons to be a real factor in our D-game.
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I am rooting for Curry to win D rook of the year. There is not really a lot of competition. Raji might challenge for it.