Seattle Seahawks Sack Oakland Raiders 31-21 to Sweep Preseason

by John Morgan on Sep 4, 2009 7:01 AM PDT Comment 44 comments

Ben Obomanu ruled Qwest.

Winners, Losers and Projecting
the Final 53 Man Roster

Winners

Dan Quinn: A great position coach finds hidden talent. It's perhaps the single greatest impact a position coach can have. In one draft, Quinn has found, coached up and scheme matched Nick Reed, Michael Bennett and Derek Walker. Quinn deserves some credit for Cory Redding too. Classes like this put position coaches in line for defensive coordinator positions--and head coaching positions.

Losers

Secondary: The front seven looked terrific throughout the game, but the secondary was sloppy, slow and not opportunistic. Seattle might lean on Jordan Babineaux to play two positions and keep seven defensive backs.

Courtney Taylor: Not sure he's cut, but it's very possible. I'd love to credit him for his sweet RAC on the Morrah moving pick, but we can't be sure he would have been open if not for the penalty. If he is cut, I expect him to make another team. Some receivers coach will see his athleticism and desire and give the kid a call.

Curt Menefee: It takes a special kind of genius to make sideline interviews more awkward and irritating, but Curt Menefee is that genius. Instead of sticking to pleasantries and platitudes, Menefee put on his reporter cap and got controversial. Asking Deon Butler about the poor quarterback play at Penn State or Darryl Tapp about how he feels about not starting does not inspire honest, insightful answers. It causes an athlete to bristle and be more guarded.

Seattle Seahawks 53 Man Roster

Deon Butler

Ben Obomanu

Tight End

John Carlson

John Owens

Joe Newton

Offensive Line

Kyle Williams

Defensive Tackle

Michael Bennett

Defensive End

Patrick Kerney

Cory Redding

Lawrence Jackson

Darryl Tapp

Nick Reed

Baraka Atkins

Linebackers

Leroy Hill

Corners

Kelly Jennings

Ken Lucas

Josh Wilson

(Free Agent or Trade)

Safety

Brian Russell

Deon Grant

Jordan Babineaux

C.J. Wallace

Specialist

Olindo Mare

Jon Ryan

Kevin Houser

PUP: Marcus Trufant

IR: Jordan Kent..Cory Withrow

Practice Squad

Derek Walker

(Acquired)

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by John Morgan on Sep 4, 2009 7:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm interested to see what Seattle does about acquiring another corner

any thoughts from Field Gullers about who might be shaking loose from another roster that might be a good fit for us?

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Sep 4, 2009 7:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We're pretty high up there on waiver priority

So let’s hope someone cuts a gem and we are able to pick em up

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Sep 4, 2009 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

At least there a couple of nice things about going 4-12. Namely Aaron Curry and whomever we can get off the waiver wire on Saturday. They need to be scouring that list for both a CB and a S.

by Stevo's on Sep 4, 2009 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We also got another first round draft pick next season

Max Unger, Deon Butler, and Nick Reed.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Sep 4, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When I saw Kent go down I thought...

Congrats you just made the team! Probably the only way too.

by Hawqz on Sep 4, 2009 7:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha

My reaction too. IR is on the team!

by Built2Spill on Sep 4, 2009 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe he planned it

because he sensed the impending doom

by Jo-Jo on Sep 4, 2009 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this sounds mean, but its a blessing in disguise

we’ve invested two years in Jordan Kent and I still cringe every time they throw to him. He had his chances but he does not have NFL hands and it is definitely time to move on.

by Stevo's on Sep 4, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Six DEs, John?

I agree we have talent there, and we don’t really know who will step up, but I don’t see how they can keep six. I think Reed played his way onto the team. I just think the team needs to choose between Lawrence Jackson and Baraka Atkins. I really don’t see how one has proven himself better at this point, but Jackson’s potential and contract probably keeps him on the team.

by Stevo's on Sep 4, 2009 8:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd cut them both.

Much rather see Reed and Bennett try hard and struggle than see Atkins occasionally show up and Jackson wander around and do nothing.
Of course, I havent looked at the cap stuff…

by Strictnine on Sep 4, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think that will happen

I agree that Bennett outplayed Atkins and Jackson, but he’s competing for a different role. Bennett is competing with Terrill to back up at 3-tech DT, and Reed as a situational pass rusher. Atkins and Jackson are the backups to Cory Redding at LDE, where stopping the run is a major responsibility. We still need some bulk at LDE behind Redding, so I think that’s a major reason Jackson stays on the team.

by Stevo's on Sep 4, 2009 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I know...

I was speaking with bitter and ironic emotion, not common sense.

by Strictnine on Sep 4, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need a lot of DTs/DEs

We need to be able to provide consistent pressure on opposing QBs to mask our issues in the backfield. If we have a lot of guys, they’ll stay fresher throughout games even with aggressive rotation and frequent blitzing.

That’d be my guess as to the reason why we keep so many. That and Kerney (maybe) and Redding go bye bye next year.

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Sep 4, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would probably be more about roster depth

Since one or two of the DL would probably have to be inactivate each game.

Agreed that it makes sense to keep those guys to mitigate potential losses after the season (or during the season if injuries happen, which is likely).

by busplunger on Sep 4, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beat it Baraka

Dude is too small to be a power rusher and too big and slow to beat someone with foot speed. I’ll give Jackson another year, but cut bait on Atkins. If Timmay keeps him around, I get one step closer to disliking that GM.

by Section 128 on Sep 4, 2009 8:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Evidence? Atkins has actually done quite well when he is in games.

Take a look at the Patriots game for example.

by Built2Spill on Sep 4, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Atkins is 6'5, 280lbs

by Nate Dogg on Sep 4, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Menefee

I agree completely. Asking Tapp about being a backup was uncomfortable to watch*. I couldn’t believe he asked that. Tapp responded professionally and courteously, which was more than the question warranted. A proper response might have been to ask Menefee whether doing play-by-play of the Seahawks/Raiders fourth preseason game was the equivalent of a “starting” or “backup” job in broadcasting.

*Though not as uncomfortable as watching the Ducks melt down in every conceivable way on the blue turf.

by jeager on Sep 4, 2009 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and its the happy puppy way he asks

as if he’s expecting a ‘golly gee, its just swell’ answer

by Strictnine on Sep 4, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Menafee was a pathetically poor replacement for the awesome James Brown on Fox NFL Sunday

and is totally inadequate as a play-by-play guy

by lemonverbena on Sep 4, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Question: if we only keep 10 DL who do you think we cut John?

I’d hope for Terrill, but fear it would be Atkins.

by cashless on Sep 4, 2009 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not to be nitpicky, but is "Seattle Seahawks" in headlines really necessary?

Pretty sure we’re all aware of who is being discussed when “Seahawks” is used

by lemonverbena on Sep 4, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Mariners could hang 31 on the Raiders

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Sep 4, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

It's for search engine optimization

It’s clunky but it sings to Google etc.

by John Morgan on Sep 4, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's half my job, hehe

You do it well around here

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Sep 4, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A-ha

Seems like other sites/writers get on the aggregators despite only using “Seahawks”, “Cardinals”, etc.

by lemonverbena on Sep 4, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They might

I am still testing stuff out. I am mulling over a schedule and an internal best practices this weekend that I will try to stick with through the regular season.

by John Morgan on Sep 4, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i hate Menefee.

I would cut Branch (to expensive), and put Payne as my 5th WR. Payne brings a lot of value to the 53 man roster.

I would also cut Chris Gaines I mean Craig Terrill, because Redding, Jackson, and Atkins can play tackle.

"Superhero like even"

by censor1979 on Sep 4, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cutting Branch makes no sense at this point

He’s got one more year to prove himself and not be made out of glass. When he’s healthy he is very good.

Terrill should probably be cut. Either him or Atkins has to go but I think we can trade either of them and get a mid-to-late round draft pick.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Sep 4, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really don't understand all this "Cut/Trade Branch" talk

I’ve yet to hear a convincing reason. I’m open to being convinced, but as of right now I feel that it is a bit rediculous.

by Jo-Jo on Sep 4, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lots of "sell low" folks, I guess

I don’t know if its any worse than the “trade Jackson” sentiment.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Sep 4, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's frustration.

by John Morgan on Sep 4, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally i like Payne as a player more then Branch.

sure Branch is smart, and shows up in big games. But the hunger and physicality of Payne, at a discount, is more appealing to me.

Also Hasselbeck cant find branch on the field, he is to short.

"Superhero like even"

by censor1979 on Sep 4, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really

That’s a little weak.

by Jo-Jo on Sep 4, 2009 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not to threadjack this

But KIRO-7 picked up the Broncos/Bengals game. We get to watch the impending doom of Denver to kick off Sunday.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Sep 4, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha

this brings me a sick kind of pleasure. Not just watching the game, but that KIRO-7 is going out of its way to show us this game. So we can all watch Denver implode.

by Fear on Sep 4, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

w00t

Glenn Beck likes argument, but has a deap-seated hatred for logic.

by Cheddar28 on Sep 4, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So Ness'll probably be cut?

No practice squad either? That seems a bit strange.

A Mariners fan in Seattle

by Coach Owens on Sep 4, 2009 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Depth for the fourth game

It happens.

by John Morgan on Sep 4, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of that WR screen/pick play...

Q: If a WR and DB run to the exact same spot and collide, who is the penalty against??

A: The Seahawk.

by Kryten on Sep 4, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This week

I’ve read Kent, Taylor and Payne all lauded for their potential as great WRs, all called bums with no potential, all called amazing ST players and all called horrible ST players. i don’t care who they pick for the 5th WR as long as we never have to worry about him starting.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Sep 4, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope we're not overrating him, but

I was impressed by Bennett enough that I’d be very upset if he didn’t make the team. He had to make another statement in last night’s game and did. He’s impressed, I think, in every preseason game. He could be a nice low-cost replacement should we lose Redding next season. I really like this guy.

Early prospect watch: RB C.J. Spiller, QB Jevan Snead, OT Ciron Black, DT Gerald McCoy, S Eric Berry, DT Ndamukong Suh, CB Ras-I Dowling 6'2, 200, RB Jonathan Dwyer

by Misfit74 on Sep 4, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Reed must stay, too, but not over Bennett.

Personally, if we kept either over Terrill I’d have no problem with it.

Early prospect watch: RB C.J. Spiller, QB Jevan Snead, OT Ciron Black, DT Gerald McCoy, S Eric Berry, DT Ndamukong Suh, CB Ras-I Dowling 6'2, 200, RB Jonathan Dwyer

by Misfit74 on Sep 4, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs