| 20 April 2010
As Steve Middleton mentioned, Seattle has signed ex-Broncos guard Ben Hamilton to a one year contract. Hamilton was drafted by Denver in 2001, where he played for current Seahawks o-line coach Alex Gibbs until Gibbs left to coach Atlanta's o-line in 2004.
Hamilton became a starter at the beginning of the 2002 season and didn't miss a snap until a concussion suffered in training camp landed him on injured reserve for the 2007 season. Denver tried to plug the hole in its line with Chris Myers (and later Chris Kuper when Myers was shifted to center to replace injured starter Tom Nalen), but without Hamilton in the lineup the o-line's play suffered noticeably.
Hamilton bounced back from the concussion to start every game in 2008, then was replaced in the starting lineup partway through the 2009 season as Denver transitioned to a more power-oriented blocking scheme under new head coach Josh McDaniels.
So then, what does this mean for the Seahawks? Hamilton's lost season in '07 is a bit concerning, but less so since he proved he could return to form in '08 and '09. 2010 will be his tenth season in the league, so Seattle will only realistically be able to count on him for a year or two, but what he lacks in longevity he should hopefully make up for in reliability and his experience in Gibbs' zone blocking scheme. In short, this isn't a terribly sexy signing as far as free agency goes, but hopefully it increases the odds that Hasselbeck will finish more plays standing upright this year (well, provided the team drafts a young stud LT and the Bondo keeping RT Locklear's balky parts together holds up, but that's a whole 'nother topic).
Comments (25)
49ers
written by halkboy15, April 20, 2010
written by halkboy15, April 20, 2010
Wow alot of respect for the 49ers. No disrespect but 2 primetime games? wow.
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Carroll
written by halkboy15, April 20, 2010
written by halkboy15, April 20, 2010
Pete Carroll vs Lienart
Pete Carroll vs Bush
Cant wait.
Pete Carroll vs Bush
Cant wait.
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Three prime time games for the 49ers
written by SeahawkSammy, April 20, 2010
written by SeahawkSammy, April 20, 2010
if you include London
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written by Mind of no mind, April 20, 2010
written by Mind of no mind, April 20, 2010
I'm counting 4 primetime games for the 49ers, not including London.
Week 2: Monday, Sep. 20, New Orleans, 8:30 PM
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 10, Philadelphia, 8:20 PM
Week 12: Monday, Nov. 29, at Arizona, 8:30 PM
Week 15: Thursday, Dec. 16, at San Diego, 8:20 PM
By comparison the defending division champs Cardinals have only 2, and one of them is against the 49ers. Pretty goofy if you ask me. It reminds me of a few years ago when the Browns went 10-6 and just missed the playoffs, then the next year we had to watch them play a bunch of primetime games and suck.
Week 2: Monday, Sep. 20, New Orleans, 8:30 PM
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 10, Philadelphia, 8:20 PM
Week 12: Monday, Nov. 29, at Arizona, 8:30 PM
Week 15: Thursday, Dec. 16, at San Diego, 8:20 PM
By comparison the defending division champs Cardinals have only 2, and one of them is against the 49ers. Pretty goofy if you ask me. It reminds me of a few years ago when the Browns went 10-6 and just missed the playoffs, then the next year we had to watch them play a bunch of primetime games and suck.
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Non Conference road games
written by That Guy, April 20, 2010
written by That Guy, April 20, 2010
We have a great schedule, our non conference road games are Denver, Chicago, Oakland, New Orleans and Tampa. As a bad road team this looks great, the Saints being the only playoff team that we have to face on the road out of conference. Tampa should be a win; and Denver and Oakland aren't far travels.
Good news!
Good news!
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That Guy
written by halkboy15, April 20, 2010
written by halkboy15, April 20, 2010
Tampa should seriously not be considered as a win,
I for one am predicting a seahawk loss at tampa sadly. When is the last time seahawks traveled to the east and won? Regardless of any team they play after 2 terrible seahawk season I would not right now expect a win.
I for one am predicting a seahawk loss at tampa sadly. When is the last time seahawks traveled to the east and won? Regardless of any team they play after 2 terrible seahawk season I would not right now expect a win.
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written by USAFANARC, April 20, 2010
written by USAFANARC, April 20, 2010
They say we have the 30th hardest schedule. 49ers have the 28th, Rams have the 31st, and Arizona has the 32nd hardest schedule. Of course, this is largely because we play each other twice and we all sucked last year...with the possible exception of AZ.
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halkboy15
written by neon green, April 20, 2010
written by neon green, April 20, 2010
New coach, new system, hopefuly a new attitude on the road as well.
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written by JasonKirch, April 20, 2010
written by JasonKirch, April 20, 2010
I like the Hamilton signing. We need a vet who has been there ala Robbie Tobeck. They need a leader on that line if anything is to come together. Hamilton and Unger can get nasty and I still think Wrotto can be a manhandler. It will be a work in progress but, I think we should really do after the D in this draft. 1st 3 picks should be defensive. We need to establish a stout D and we can win "ugly" games. Eric Berry could be the next Kenny Easley.
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written by BillT, April 20, 2010
written by BillT, April 20, 2010
If you pass up on a LT again at the top of the draft, this team will not only go nowhere again this coming season (which is kind of expected anyway) but it will take a chance on getting it's key players injured seriously and that is a big deal. Gibbs will not find a LT in the 4th or 5th rounds folks.
Seriously.
You go defense, defense, defense with the first three picks and you're going to look like last years team with our QB's running for their lives and not making plays until they finally get hit and injured and are out altogether. Matt can't take much more of that and I sure don't like the idea of getting CW banged up big time either.
You need to draft whoever falls to you from the top 6 players at #6 and if it isn't Okung or Williams, plan on selecting the best LT left at number #14 unless you can trade down and still pickup Charles Brown (but you'd better be sure you can get him in that case).
If there's a run on LT's (which happens almost every year) you may not be able to afford to drop down any from #14 and you'll have to pick Brown up there.
Now, I don't care if you draft defensive players for the rest of the draft, at lease we'll have done what we had to do to protect out QB's and give the offensive a chance to get plays off. Having a great defense doesn't do you so much good when your offense can't score. You still have to put up some points to win and no LT = no points.
Seriously.
You go defense, defense, defense with the first three picks and you're going to look like last years team with our QB's running for their lives and not making plays until they finally get hit and injured and are out altogether. Matt can't take much more of that and I sure don't like the idea of getting CW banged up big time either.
You need to draft whoever falls to you from the top 6 players at #6 and if it isn't Okung or Williams, plan on selecting the best LT left at number #14 unless you can trade down and still pickup Charles Brown (but you'd better be sure you can get him in that case).
If there's a run on LT's (which happens almost every year) you may not be able to afford to drop down any from #14 and you'll have to pick Brown up there.
Now, I don't care if you draft defensive players for the rest of the draft, at lease we'll have done what we had to do to protect out QB's and give the offensive a chance to get plays off. Having a great defense doesn't do you so much good when your offense can't score. You still have to put up some points to win and no LT = no points.
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If
written by PatchesPal, April 20, 2010
written by PatchesPal, April 20, 2010
You are absolutely right. They cannot afford to get cute and wait till #14 for a LT. If we play it right we can get Morgan with #14 and come back in R2 and land a Safety. Then you fill out your depth in the later rounds. It looks like we have enough guys at WR. They may not be stars but I think they are all hungry.
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written by mattythefatty, April 20, 2010
written by mattythefatty, April 20, 2010
I like this post on the bleacherreport.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/381668-2010-nfl-draft-seattle-seahawks-four-round-edition
#6...Berry
#14...Charles Brown.
Brown may not be the best LT, but that doesn't mean he can't be stop gap this year and move to the right side next year. I will be disappointed if we don't end up with Berry if available.
My other scenario is the best LT at #6 and Earl Thomas at #14. Safety is a huge need for us. I want one of those two studs!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/381668-2010-nfl-draft-seattle-seahawks-four-round-edition
#6...Berry
#14...Charles Brown.
Brown may not be the best LT, but that doesn't mean he can't be stop gap this year and move to the right side next year. I will be disappointed if we don't end up with Berry if available.
My other scenario is the best LT at #6 and Earl Thomas at #14. Safety is a huge need for us. I want one of those two studs!
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written by USAFANARC, April 20, 2010
written by USAFANARC, April 20, 2010
BillT,
I'm right there with you. I will be very upset if they take Berry at #6. They need to get that LT in the fold and start protecting our quarterback. At this point, a safety is a luxury pick. We need offense and it all starts with a solid line.
I'm right there with you. I will be very upset if they take Berry at #6. They need to get that LT in the fold and start protecting our quarterback. At this point, a safety is a luxury pick. We need offense and it all starts with a solid line.
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barring a trade
written by Highlander, April 20, 2010
written by Highlander, April 20, 2010
Barring a trade I think the picks will be Berry at 6 and Charles Brown at 14. That is assuming one of the top 2 DT's and Okung don't fall to 6, which I do not expect to happen.
Assuming none of those 3 drop to 6 I'd rather see a trade down from 6 if possible and Charles Brown at 14 (or wherever the trade down from 6 ends up providing it's sufficient to obtain Brown). Then Earl Thomas or Joe Haden with the other 1st.
Assuming none of those 3 drop to 6 I'd rather see a trade down from 6 if possible and Charles Brown at 14 (or wherever the trade down from 6 ends up providing it's sufficient to obtain Brown). Then Earl Thomas or Joe Haden with the other 1st.
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written by olympia lowlife, April 20, 2010
written by olympia lowlife, April 20, 2010
it appears we are filling other holes in order to position ourselves to make the right picks early (LT)
i like that.
i like that.
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written by Mr Fish, April 20, 2010
written by Mr Fish, April 20, 2010
As I just said in the other Hamilton thread, our schedule is favorable enough that I can't see us being in position to draft Jake Locker next year. As things stand, I'd expect to be picking somewhere in the middle of the first round.
Among the implications: we shouldn't be ruling out Clausen at #6. If we have a choice between him and Berry or Spiller, I'd go with the QB.
If Berry and Clausen are still on the board, it probably means the top DT's and LT's are already gone. So I'd be looking to take Charles Brown at #14. BillT is right about the need to find an LT. I prefer Brown over Bulaga, who seems to be a better fit at RT. (I'm also somewhat wary of linemen who played their college ball at Iowa.)
Among the implications: we shouldn't be ruling out Clausen at #6. If we have a choice between him and Berry or Spiller, I'd go with the QB.
If Berry and Clausen are still on the board, it probably means the top DT's and LT's are already gone. So I'd be looking to take Charles Brown at #14. BillT is right about the need to find an LT. I prefer Brown over Bulaga, who seems to be a better fit at RT. (I'm also somewhat wary of linemen who played their college ball at Iowa.)
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written by Rugby Lock, April 21, 2010
written by Rugby Lock, April 21, 2010
Based on what the FO has done this offseason I don't see them making a play for Feneca. I for one like the approach that the new FO is taking in rebuilding the Hawks with low risk signings and the draft. Brilliant Stuff!!
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Charles Brown
written by Jrock, April 21, 2010
written by Jrock, April 21, 2010
Was reading about and watching some plays and combine stuff on Charles Brown, And I came to the conclusion that he doesn't try his hardest and might be a little lazy, but maybe that's just his style. I don't know but he had one of the most half assed looking combines I have ever seen, (so did Tom Brady) and his scouting reports says he doesn't finish blocks well. Not saying we shouldn't take him, just some food for thought. Carroll and Gibbs would know best
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