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When I quizzed a former Seahawks scout about this approach, he told me, "Coaches need to be patient and know how to teach ... They need to be committed to developing the players." When I asked him about other teams, he replied, "Most coaches want polished players with all of the traits. They don't have the patience for development."


That's where Carroll's experience as a college coach has paid huge dividends for the Seahawks. He is willing to wait a little longer for the light to come on for his young players. After dealing with players ages 18 to 22 at USC, he has a better feel for the progression of today's players and the Seahawks' process-oriented approach yields positive results.

"[Carroll] knows the issues transitioning to the NFL are the same for a top pick or a free agent," the scout told me. "He's willing to put those guys in the same environment and go with the guy who catches on the quickest."

When I look at the next generation of castoffs and misfits poised to make an impact for the Seahawks (see: Trevone Boykin, Tanner McEvoy, Tupou and DeAndre Elliott), I see a number of guys who check off all of the boxes (athleticism, instincts, versatility, positional flexibility and production) that others don't require from their UDFAs. Maybe that's the edge that keeps the Seahawks flying high while others struggle to get off the ground.

ASK THE LEAGUE: Did the Eagles fleece the Vikings?

AFC director of pro scouting: "I think they gave up too much. I'm sure there were other teams with quality quarterbacks that didn't ask them to pay such a hefty price. That being said, the sharks could smell the blood and realize how desperate the Vikings were to get a guy. ... Minnesota will realize they overpaid during draft week when they start looking at the quarterbacks they could've had."

NFC pro personnel director: "Not if they believe that they will be picking at the bottom of the first round [because they are in the playoffs]. Plus, I think it shows how bad Teddy's injury must really be."

Former vice president of player personnel for multiple NFL teams: "Yes. They gave up a lot, but they had to do it. They needed a quarterback, and they needed one in a hurry, so they had to do whatever it took to get one."

AFC senior player personnel executive: "I think so. I believe it was a knee-jerk reaction. ... To give up a first and an additional high pick for a guy who hasn't met expectations after several years in the league is a questionable move."

bwgood77 wrote:

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Tier VIII — The Champ
1. Russell Wilson
If there’s one game and one game only to win and I can have any guy on the planet, this is the one I’m taking. Wilson may not have the best stats of anyone on the list — though his 24 TDs and only one interception from November 22 forward last year say otherwise — but he has that special something that just makes magic happen when the moment comes.
Wilson takes 90% of the things that make Newton special and adds in 90% of Rodgers passing abilities but then sprinkles some wizardy fairy dust crap on top of that and ruins lives. With the game on the line, he will keep the play alive and put himself in the right spot and give your team a chance to win every single time. Russell Wilson is the best player on the best team in the NFL and he’s my 2016 MVP as well.
And if you don’t think it absolutely killed me to write those last two rankings, then you have forgotten that I’m a Vikings fan.

Latrell wrote:Those are terrible.

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Cactus Jack wrote:New Uni's

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Cactus Jack wrote:

Latrell wrote:Those are terrible.

The Seattle Hi-Liters

I actually kind of like em.

bleu wrote:

Cactus Jack wrote:

Latrell wrote:Those are terrible.

The Seattle Hi-Liters

I actually kind of like em.

What is it with the Northwest and neon crossing guard green? Not that I have a problem with it. It's just kind of weird that the two teams that wear colors even close to that are Oregon and the Seahawks.

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I saw ALL these color rush uniforms on twitter today. I posted the Chargers in that forum. I like them. Seattle should still go back to the old blue and silver which were bad ass.

Oh those old Seahawks days with Curt Warner, Reuben Mayes (though he played mostly with the Saints) and Steve Largent. They were a fun team to watch.

Latrell wrote:Looks like Russell Wilson has a MCL sprain.