How Would You Rank The Seahawks Wide Recievers?

Raptor_Guy · Post #1 » by **Raptor_Guy** » Mon Apr 2, 2007 4:11 am

Well, I'm somewhat of an outsider but the Seahawks are my fave team and we're on of the deepest reciever teams in the NFL. Out of Jackson,Branch,Hackett,Burleson, and a re-signed Engram how would you rank them?
1.Jackson
2.Engram
3.Branch
4.Hackett
5.Burleson

I'm no football wiz so don't rip my list, I'm just trying to get this forum going a bit!

Post #2 » by **Sweezo** » Mon Apr 2, 2007 4:41 am

Going by individual talent...

1. D-Jack
2. Branch
3. Hackett
4. Engram
5. Burleson

Burleson really should be higher on the list as he has physical attributes that on one else on the list can really lay claim to. However, I rank a guy like Engram higher even though he lacks height and is on the wrong side of 30 because..he hangs on to the ball. And knows where to be on the field when it matters and the QB needs him most.

Hackett gets my #3 slot because, in limited snaps, he shows a combination of the best of Burlseon and the best of Engram: Physical gifts with a knack for making a big catch when it matters. Of course, he does a lot of that as a #4 WR against a nickle/dimeback...but I still have faith in the guy.

This list really becomes interesting if/when D-Jack is traded and we move Obumanu up or draft a WR.

And, I would ask not where you rank them individually...but if you're starting a 3 WR set, which Holmgren often does, which 3 WR do you start, and where do you put them?

myELFboy · Post #3 » by **myELFboy** » Mon Apr 2, 2007 4:44 pm

D-Jack; because of his chemistry with Hasselbeck
Branch; Superbowl MVP...with time he'll be one of the best if not the best on this team
Hackett; He gets it done, and he's still young; tallest WR on team; Redzone target
Engram; Mr. Reliable. If he didn't have Graves disease and wasn't 34 or 35, I would rank him higher.
Burleson; got it done a couple of times, but still needs create a chemistry with Hasselbeck.

Ex-hippie · Post #4 » by **Ex-hippie** » Tue Apr 3, 2007 6:41 pm

Sweezo wrote:This list really becomes interesting if/when D-Jack is traded and we move Obumanu up or draft a WR.

... or move Seneca Wallace to WR, after we sign a backup QB. David Carr, anyone?

And, I would ask not where you rank them individually...but if you're starting a 3 WR set, which Holmgren often does, which 3 WR do you start, and where do you put them?

If we trade Jackson, I'd be happy with Branch, Hackett and Burleson. But, as someone pointed out in the old thread on the Sonics board, trading Jackson doesn't offer cap relief, so there's no reason to do it unless we get something worthwhile in return.

Milkdud · Post #5 » by **Milkdud** » Wed Apr 4, 2007 5:28 pm

myELFboy wrote:D-Jack; because of his chemistry with Hasselbeck
Branch; Superbowl MVP...with time he'll be one of the best if not the best on this team
Hackett; He gets it done, and he's still young; tallest WR on team; Redzone target
Engram; Mr. Reliable. If he didn't have Graves disease and wasn't 34 or 35, I would rank him higher.
Burleson; got it done a couple of times, but still needs create a chemistry with Hasselbeck.

Pretty much agree with this, im hopeful that an with some time Branch will be alot better this year given some time he and Matt should be able to get into a groove with eachother. Im also really hopeful on Hackett hes got the phyical tools and towards then end to the season he really was making some clutch plays.

Burleson: :nonono:

I guess we got outselves a high priced KR/PR guy... heck id be pleased if he gets use 2 or 3 post route TD's this year.

Post #6 » by **Sweezo** » Wed Apr 4, 2007 7:16 pm

I'm hoping that Burleson just happened to be a bit of a slow starter who will grow more comfortable in the offense and get to know his quarterback a little better.

NateMustGo · Post #7 » by **NateMustGo** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 11:03 pm

DJack drops to many balls i would like to see him go.
My list is
branch
hackett
engram
djack
burleson

Post #8 » by **Bulltalk** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:48 am

Hackett was a revelation to me this year. I don't know if my eyes were deceiving me, or if defenses didn't pay close enough attention to him, but he really looked like a baller to me. He goes and gets it better than any receiver on our team. A big play receiver.

We'll see if we retain him, and if he continues to improve.

Quite frankly, if we could get any kind of a mid to late 2nd round, or early 3rd round pick for Jackson, I'd do it. Branch, Hackett, Engram, Burleson are fine by me. We could use another decent pick in the draft for OL, TE, DT/E, etc...