being an ex-CB shouldn’t Babs project out as a better FS than an “in the box” SS, or will we basically eliminate the distinction and just have “LS/RS” Left/Right Safety or SS/WS Strong Safety/Weak Safety. I’m all for the creation of new positions and terminology, it means we’re on the forefront.

I’d certainly rather have that than be the 22nd team this year to switch to a 3-4, heheh.

mr. coach-on-the-field had experience and leadership, and don’t forget the grit. personally i don’t think the defense is lacking veteran leadership, it’s lacking a free safety with range and ball skills.

especially when drafting for a team that will need to use the 2010 offseason to find our Left Offensive Tackle of the future, our Quarterback of the future, and an upgrade at Running Back.

he was a two year starter 2nd round draft pick still improving at 24 year old, and it was a shock to most KC fans that he was let go. It may have been a discipline thing or a cap thing, but regardless, it was pretty surprising.

And he was released— no need to trade a draft pick. I also think he’s a great signing as depth that perhaps proves out as a starter and by the end of the year you know if you HAVE to pick a safety (perhaps early) or at all. It does fit Ruskell’s strategy to fill “needs” prior to the draft then not HAVE to draft the need. Unfortunately he doesn’t fit the Ruskell thing because there are questions about him “off the field.”

This cut wasn’t 100% about “on the field” actions. We just don’t know what the off the field aspects are.

He’s similar to a young Milloy in a lot of ways, and could be a great long term investment, potentially gotten on the cheap who could learn from Lawyer and mature into a great player.

I’m saying he’s young and talented.

I just watched us play an old and untalented guy for a couple years. This guy, today, is a better player than ever was Mr. Grit. He also does have upside and is a proven NFL starter. Last I checked, it was okay to have a 24 year old with upside and talent on your roster.

In another thread I had a line in which I said instead of a “bend not break” defense, I want a defense that breaks the other team, or at least bends them into painful positions. I honestly believe the Hawks are building toward that in the Ruskell era, a team that punishes your offense and wins games there, with an offense that is just “okay” and not your team focal point. A 4-3 version of “Baltimore West.”

Hill and Curry, and even Tatupu are aspects of that. So is getting much larger and more physical with the front four. In my mind, a logical addition to that is a physically punishing SS-type to mix with fleeter CB’s and FS. Big Play Babs is a solid player, but I do believe he’s best as a super sub at all positions in the defensive backfield, not as a starter.

Pollard is that type of bruising player (Nickname Bonecrusher!) and fits my image of the future Seahawk defense, only without giving up a 1st round pick for Berry or Mays, like so many are espousing these days.

I’m not entirely sure how you can say, “the Seahawks will not be interested in a young, high upside guy with character flags” while you also call said “high upside guy” a fringe player. Seems contradictory.

I also rail against the “character red flags” aspect of things as he does not seem a loose cannon, but more an intelligent and headstrong guy. Those types can “be saved” and have true value, particularly when the purchase price is cheap, and the risk minimal compared to the reward. Not only that, but he appeared a positive influence in the locker room on Hard Knocks. Also, it’s funny how a guy can be labeled. Chike Okeafor was a character/problem child here, and a stable veteran leader/influence in Arizona. He’s still entrenched there and has been gone from here for a long time. So I’m a little less inclined to just chalk a guy up as dead and done. There are so many examples too, where a change of scenery and an opportunity go a long way.

If “it’s bad enough for KC to get rid of him, it’s bad enough for the Seahawks to be uninterested” then I guess we should never sign ANY player that leaves another team or is released.

For the record, I also heard on a KC site that the release had cap issues tied to it, and it wasn’t attitude. Bottom line, the release was a head-scratcher to a lot of people, and the guy is more than a fringe talent, and would be worthy of a longer look and investigation by the coaching staff/front office.

Sometime [sic] you should just close your mouth before you open it.

Seems like someone should take their own advice.

No need to be rude CO, Whiskey made his point, and he did it in a logical and reasonable manner without disrespecting anyone else or jumping to conclusions. Sure Milloy brings a veteran presence, but it’s beyond argument that he is nearing the end of his shelf life, and it’s certainly within reason to want to bring in a 2 year starter that is only 24 to help shore up a weak secondary. With our defense the way it is, it seems there is more of an emphasis on being a versatile safety. Also, with Kerney, Grant, Lofa, and others on defense, I’m not sure if we need more leaders (and this is with your assumption that leaders need experience, though Lofa was considered the leader of our defense in his 2nd year, and Patrick Willis is probably considered the leader of his defense right now as well).

I’m not sure where the insult comes in, but allow me to retort.

Heisman 2010 is NEXT season, not this season. Jake just made an early “Darkhorse” Heisman list… for THIS YEAR. So I would say he is quite a valid choice for Heisman, as much as anyone is, if he continues to grow and develop, during his senior year.

My name, in case you were wondering, was created to honor my father and my step-father. My father was a logger in Onalaska WA, and my step-dad owned a great tavern in Lacey WA, Lucky’s Tavern. Admittedly it only served beer, but Beer Chainsaw just didn’t have the same ring. Also, my highschool mascot was the Logger as well, and I grew up earning summer money with a chainsaw and axe. Pardon my sweat and respect for a proud industry.

Now let me ask, are you referring to Lawyer Milloy when you are referencing a signing? He must be real good in those cabinets, to impact all the files and prove his leadership. I’ll look for him under “G” for Grit, 2009 edition. I know, that was cheap and easy, but you did misspell field while insulting my personage, so I feel I can be a bit petty this particular occasion.

I am not discounting Lawyer being better at run stopping that Russell. Never was. However, he is NOT YOUNG. Once upon a time, I played basketball with and against Lawyer. And he was older than I was then! I was suggesting that quite likely Pollard is better than Lawyer TODAY and with the potential to be better long term as well. Lawyer had a difficult year last year, particularly looking bad in the playoffs, and he is very much on his last fumes. I don’t even see how you can disagree that he might just be too old to do the job well anymore.

I’m also not altogether sure that Julian Peterson was a leader whose leadership skills needed replacing in any way shape or form. I have a haunting suspicion that he was more a freestyler than a leader, unless “I’ll do my thing and you guys fill in the rest” is leadership…

By the way, is your third reason any different than your first reason? In the dictionary under redundant, it says, “See redundant.”

I think we have enough leaders on this team where we don’t need to sign a player because of his leadership skills. Lofa, Hill, Tru, Redding and Kearney all are likely leaders in one way or another. Signing a guy simply for leadership reasons is problematic at best. So then it comes down to run stopping skills, if that is the only reason remaining to sign a satety. And I think Pollard is better than Milloy, if not as highly recognized for past deeds. Plus, again, he’s 24, not 36.

Finally, I’m just curious, how can you be so in favor of UW love for Milloy and so rampantly opposed to UW love of Locker? Seems somewhat contradictory.

Oh, but, finally, thanks for the insults, nice to see rude never goes out of style.

Also it says

I am one of the Biggest fans of the Seahawks, Mariners and former Sonics.. I love Seattle and I LOVE FOOTBALL! BABY!

Seems kind of odd that one of the Seahawks’ biggest fans can’t spell Babineaux.

Also odd that someone would say something like “I could of [sic] come up with a better one that that but oh well, it’s just a sports blog” then go on to say “no point in defending my points when people can’t just read.” So your counter points were 1) all problematic kids (one coach’s opinion) are not worth it 2) You don’t like Locker because of his school, and 3) A guy who is past his prime should be respected and given the opportunity to play because of his past achievements and 4) A repeated reason that is dismissed because what you write on here doesn’t matter.

As for Pollard being problematic. Sure, but so far it’s only been one or two coaches that have had a problem with him. The league is full of guys who can play who have had problems with their coaching staff.

Also weird that you would say something like "whatever man, enjoy the insults.’ and then blast Pollard for his attitude. You seem to love contradicting yourself.

because if you were you would not refere to them as “Red and Silver.”

Of course, I’d rather the Seahawks had gotten someone younger. But if we’re going to go with Milloy, I’d rather the Seahawks got him much sooner, rather than wait until the preseason is over. That said, I do not complain that he’s on the roster.

That’s a good point.

because he gained a reputation for being lazy. They cut him outright and didn’t even want him on their team for depth. We have better depth at OT already.

Ok wow, from what I had seen of Langston he was a soild LT but I did read the post basically they cut him for lazyness (just finished reading it) you’ll have to read between the lines. And that video just shows how lazy he was in that game. Could it be that maybe he wanted out of Buffalo? I mean perhaps that was his way of getting out. It’s not like Buffalo is a contender this year.

From the start Babs was given playing time on defense, while Wallace seems to be seen as only having ST value.