They didn’t draft a RB because they see Jones, Duckett and Weaver as their trio. Kirtman or this guy makes the squad as a fullback so they can move guys around. I don’t know anything about the guy, but the pick of a FB makes sense to me.

Strengths: Possesses prototypical NFL fullback size with good height and excellent bulk. Is well-proportioned with excellent upper and lower body strength. Possesses good straight-line speed for his size. Shows a second-gear in the open field and can be a punishing runner for DB’s to bring down once he gets a head of steam. He has a great feel for the passing game for a FB. Understands his routes and has been a reliable dump-off option throughout his career. Displays very good awareness as a blocker  both run and pass. Generally gets in good position and shows the foot quickness to consistently reach his blocks on the second-level as a run blocker. Ideal intangibles. Hard working and extremely “coachable”. He picks up new schemes quickly and has spent some time in spring of 2007 working at tight end. He gives a great effort in the weight room and has freakish strength. Has been mostly durable throughout his career and has shown great toughness playing through knee and ankle injuries in the past.

Weaknesses: Needs to play with better overall leverage. Enters the phone booth too high and loses some of his power as a result. He displays good initial pop but does not consistently sustain. Will need to improve his ability to uproot LBs as an iso-blocker. Runs a bit high at times, so he isn’t always as powerful as he should be for a runner with his size and strength. He has been reliable as a receiver but he is clearly not a natural hand catcher. Also struggles to flip his hips in space to get upfield quickly. Has good speed on a straight-line but doesn’t display much wiggle as a runner. Won’t make many defenders miss in space. He has had some fumbling issues early in his career but has improved in that regard. Suffered minor injury at the Senior Bowl but it is not expected to have long-terms implications.

Right?

he’d be Owen Schmitt.

I know you know more about this team than I do, but since when was Weaver on thin ice? I don’t see this guy as being able to step in as the starting FB at all. If anything he gets a few carries like Weaver did behind Mack.

fist heard about this pick. Now? I’m lovin’ it. This guy is a beast, our fb of the future. To be honest, Weaver really is a situational player, as much as I luv ‘em.

They’re very different players, and H-Back (I guess thats what I’d call Weaver) and a Fullback. Personally I think a goal line / short yardage package of Schmitt and Weaver would be more formidable than Schmitt and Duckett because of Weavers ability to catch the ball and get tough yardage out near the sidelines as well. I think Morris is definitely odd man out at this point.

Perhaps an emergency FB if Weaver is hurt? Especially since Kirtman doesn’t do anything.

And if we really do move to a power rushing attack ala 2000 panthers + our current defense… perfect time to be a seahawks fan.

Don’t ever forget that. He only became a fullback out of necessity, and that’s not where they want to keep him. And I don’t think he wants to stay there.

I’ll say:

6th: O-Line
7th: LB
7th: S

John has been mentioning transitioning to the Air Croyell offense after the holmgren era. And as much as I hate that idea this pick leads me to believe that this might be true. Weaver would be a perfect fit for that HB role that Cooley played for the skins.

Also the hawks did start running a max protect shotgun offense last year. Where they would use 2 FB to stay back and protect Hass. I can see them doing this a lot more this year especially with a developing TE and with Weavers ability to go out and catch a pass.

What in the blue hell