Seahawks News Omnibus: Zorn in Short-Shorts
Here's a toothsome Update from the men with the pens.
Frank Hughes: Duckett is clearly the odd man out so far in the backfield. Reports are the once rare combination of size and speed is now just large. We'll wait until the preseason to pass judgment. Courtney Taylor is working from the flanker spot, don't be surprised if he's there week 1. And in his play of the day, Hughes describes Red Bryant's dispersal of Justin Forsett.
With rookie Justin Forsett running a sweep to the right, rookie defensive tackle Red Bryant came bursting through the line. Usually guys don't hit each other very hard in these practices, but Bryant came through so fast and collided with Forsett so violently that Forsett went right to the ground. He obliterated him, which predictably drew a lot of whoops from defensive players.
Looks like this Bryant kid is working out alright.
Danny O'neil: Despite Locklear starting, Floyd Womack got the nod at left tackle. We'll see if this carries into the preseason. Left Tackle Womack is a reoccurring character in one of my nightmares. Something about being buried under snow, Saint Augustine and an 8-pack of Old Style.
Mike Sando: Despite working for ESPN, Sando somehow continues to scoop his peers. Sando drops in with info about a sure sign Summer is near, a first Womack injury. This time the ever innocuous knee injury.
Womack wore a wrap on his knee after practice. He was walking without crutches. But given his long history of injuries, this wasn't what the Seahawks wanted to see on the first day of June camp. They could use him as insurance at every line position but center.
Makes you want to harp on the Hawks non-existent offensive tackle depth, but, y'know, I'll let another carry that torch.
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Until the local media graces us with their training camp reports, I present the way we was.
Seattle Seahawks Training Camp 1981 (via bellamyvideo)
Updates to follow.
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odd man Duckett
It seems like the Seahawks have too many backs to take advantage of: Duckett, Morris, Jones, Weaver, Dorsett, Schmitt. Thats six backs. Their are really only two running back positions (half and full) and the Hawks often use a single back formation anyways. Further, we never really used a committee at halfback- Shaun has dominated the carries in all recent years. Still, the rumor is that the carries will be more distributed this year.
I love the fact we have some competition at this position. We are guaranteed a non-repeat of last year. I assume the coaches will expect production or take away playing time.
I wouldn’t start worrying about ‘the odd man out’ or whether or not we wasted money on backs we didn’t need. With these guys competing for playing time they will be diving headfirst into linebackers and fighting for every yard. What is sure to follow is one or more injuries. After a couple injuries we will be VERY happy to have the depth we now have.
by michaelfox99 on Jun 3, 2008 2:49 PM PDT 0 recs
Shane Olivea
Apparently he’s signed with a team but won’t say which yet. I’m completely ignorant of his ability, but assuming Ruskell is aware of our lack of depth at tackle and we’re the ones who signed him, would he be adequate?
by OlSalty on Jun 3, 2008 2:53 PM PDT 0 recs










