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Seahawks Cut Down to 53

It took them a while but the Seahawks finally released a list of the cuts, PUPs and IRs they made to reach the 53-man roster. Per Seahawks.com:

Placed on injured reserve (3): TE John Carlson (shoulder), WR Isaiah Stanback (hamstring), DL Jimmy Wilkerson (knee)

Placed on Reserve/PUP (3): WR Deon Butler (leg), CB Roy Lewis (knee), TE Cameron Morrah (toe)

Waived/injured (1): DE Pierre Allen (hamstring) (this is the same as IR but Piere Allen has to pass waivers as he does not have four accrued seasons, similar to Konz last season)

Released (20): FB Dorson Boyce, WR Chris Carter, RB Thomas Clayton, DT Colin Cole, CB Kennard Cox, OG Paul Fanaika, DL Maurice Fountain, OL Mike Gibson, DE David Howard, LB Michael Johnson, LB/DE Jameson Konz, FS Mark LeGree, WR Ricardo Lockette, LB Mike Morgan, S Josh Pinkard, OT William Robinson, DE A.J. Schable, WR Owen Spencer, RB Vai Taua, WR Patrick Williams

Colin Cole is a slight surprise though he was making too much money for what he brings to the team, and the FO already showed they don't like that. He might be back once healthy and at a lower salary. Josh Pinkard is mildly surprising since he seemed to be an early favorite for the Babineaux spot. Mark LeGree is the only draft pick from this year to be waived, and not a hugely surprising one, as a small-school project he has a ways to go. Let's hope no one feels like investing a roster spot in him, so we can practice squad him. Mike Gibson has played well as a backup at center and guard, so that's a mystifying cut.

Current 53-man roster after the jump. This will see a lot of changes before game day, as we pick up other teams' leavings.

Star-divide

Quarterback: Tarvaris Jackson, Charlie Whitehurst, Josh Portis

Running back: Marshawn Lynch, Leon Washington, Justin Forsett

Fullback: Michael Robinson

WR: Sidney Rice, Mike Williams, Ben Obomanu, Golden Tate, Kris Durham, Doug Baldwin

TE: Zach Miller, Anthony McCoy, Dominique Byrd

LT: Russell Okung, Tyler Polumbus

LG: Robert Gallery, Paul McQuistan

C: Max Unger, Lemuel Jeanpierre

RG: John Moffitt

RT: James Carpenter, Breno Giacomini

DE: Chris Clemons, Raheem Brock, Dexter Davis, Red Bryant, Lazarius Levingston

DT: Alan Branch, Brandon Mebane, Junior Siavii, Clinton McDonald

LB: David Hawthorne, Leroy Hill, Aaron Curry, David Vobora, KJ Wright, Matt McCoy, Malcolm Smith

CB: Marcus Trufant, Walter Thurmond, Brandon Browner, Richard Sherman, Byron Maxwell

S: Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Jeron Johnson, Atari Bigby

K: Jeff Reed

P: Jon Ryan

LS: Clint Gresham

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Any mistakes? That list sure doesn't look right

If it was, we’re certainly going to be swapping some DL for LB soon.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Clinton McDonald

Was kept as DT, and Seahawks have Pep listed as DE (but all of them will probably be moving around, so whatever).

by Chris Sully on Sep 3, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's Eric Williams' list:
OFFENSE (25 PLAYERS)

Quarterbacks (3): Tarvaris Jackson, Charlie Whitehurst, Josh Portis

Running backs (4): Tailbacks – Marshawn Lynch, Leon Washington, Justin Forsett. Fullback – Michael Robinson.

Wide receivers (6): Sidney Rice, Mike Williams, Ben Obomanu, Golden Tate, Kris Durham, Doug Baldwin.

Tight ends (3): Zach Miller, Anthony McCoy, Dominique Byrd.

Offensive line (9): Russell Okung, Robert Gallery, Max Unger, John Moffitt, James Carpenter, Tyler Polumbus, Lemuel Jeanpierre, Breno Giacomini, Paul McQuistan.

DEFENSE (25 PLAYERS)

Defensive line (9): Chris Clemons, Brandon Mebane, Alan Branch, Red Bryant, Raheem Brock, Dexter Davis, Junior Siavii, Pep Levingston, Quinton McDonald

Linebackers (7): Leroy Hill, Aaron Curry, David Hawthorne, Matt McCoy, K.J. Wright, Malcolm Smith, David Vobora.

Defensive backs (9): Marcus Trufant, Brandon Browner, Walter Thurmond, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Atari Bigby, Byron Maxwell and Jeron Johnson.

SPECIAL TEAMS (3 PLAYERS)
Jon Ryan, Jeff Reed, Clint Gresham.

 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2011/09/03/hawks-finally-announce-roster-cuts

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 3, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

2011 Seattle Seahawks

Let the Rebuild Continue…

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

by dcrockett17 on Sep 3, 2011 6:42 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Extatic that Johnson and Baldwin made the cut..

Would like Pinkard and LeGree too, but glad Johnson won the spot. Kind of bummed Pinkard lost the spot to Bigby though..

Baldwin is one of my guys to root for. STUD.

Ka-Kaaa!

by JerryNice on Sep 3, 2011 6:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions   1 recs

As far as poaching other teams' castoffs goes--

When would be the earliest we hear of any moves? Tonight, perhaps?

David Vobora? I did him.

by shams on Sep 3, 2011 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Most of the interesting guys are on waivers, so they'd have to clear out of there and see where they land

But who knows. I wouldn’t expect to hear anything tonight but it’s always possible.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nuts
John Boyle
Of the 53 players currently on the #Seahawks roster, 29 of them are age 25 or younger. #youthmovement

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

He has no season of more than 9 active games.

Sando’s wrong.

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by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Though I'm not completely sure he three seasons as a PS player

Which means he would be eligible as long as we have 53 players.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sando with the wisdom

“Not eligible. Contract was terminated.”

by bludevilchief on Sep 3, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Contract terminated? What does that have to do with anything

He DMd me that Clayton has too many accrued seasons, but that’s not possible since he doesn’t have 9 active games (as far as I know). Confusing

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by Thomas Beekers on Sep 4, 2011 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

definitely sad to see a few guys go.

I had high hopes for legree an was really hoping Clayton could stay

by Savage Seahawk fan on Sep 3, 2011 6:57 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions  

With our young Safety group I wonder if we go after Meriweather

I would like to know the reason why Bellichick cut him but regardless he is coming off a pro bowl year. Would have to be a serious upgrade to Bigby and Chancellor.

by The Great Googly on Sep 3, 2011 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Ironic if that happened

Considering Pars drafted him using our first rounder we traded to them for Deion Branch.

by dudeitscool on Sep 3, 2011 7:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

He cut him because Meriweather isn't very good

And made the pro bowl purely on reputation.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Every Pats fan I've talked to

has been exasperated with Meriweather and absolutely mystified as to why he was ever a Pro Bowler. Granted, they have rather high standards for their players.

Still, I’m a little surprised they couldn’t even trade him. Sure, he made the Pro Bowl on reputation, but reputation means that somebody somewhere thinks he’s good.

by Suburban Shocker on Sep 3, 2011 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I doubt it

He just wasn’t good enough. No message involved.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yea.

The message being “if you are bad we will cut you.”

Now with more pessimism!

by Fear on Sep 3, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

No kidding.

They couldn’t even take the time to send out a league-wide email?

David Vobora? I did him.

by shams on Sep 3, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

I hate wasting roster space on long snapper

Neither center can handle this?

Also I would have kept Fountain or Howard over McDonald. Just because we traded for him doesn’t mean he should just make the team. Being expendable on a terrible Bengals team speaks volumes about his talent. Also do we really need both McCoy AND Vobora? I would have cut one and kept Morgan.

by dudeitscool on Sep 3, 2011 7:07 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

McDonald was going to make their roster as backup 3-tech

They needed corner help (fortunately for us). I doubt we were keeping Jennings anyway, so good trade for us. He provides inside pressure on passing downs that Branch doesn’t. Role player for now, but by all indications a really solid, if slightly undersized guy. I like this pickup.

by diehard82 on Sep 3, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah 7 linebackers seems...overkilly.

"It was a dream come true to be the quarterback in Seattle; Bigger and better than anything I could have dreamed of." -Matthew Hasselbeck

by Cheddar28 on Sep 4, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hate the cut on Clayton

He played so well. Other teams will get him soon.

by seahawkgo on Sep 3, 2011 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Meh

He was the epitome of JAG to me.

by The Great Googly on Sep 3, 2011 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he was decent but not spectacular.

He played his best against 2nd and 3rd stringers. He’s not nearly as talented as the three HB’s we have

The only thought I have about the QBOTF is how big Carroll's smile would be if he snatched Andrew Luck away from Jim Harbaugh.
Follow the llama tail

by Wayward Llama on Sep 4, 2011 4:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nice work Jeron Johnson

Really deserved the spot, and I’m glad they weren’t afraid to cut Pinkard to give him a chance. I guess he’s gonna double as backup FS?

Sucks that Clayton is gone. Would have liked to see him stick as a FB or something.

by ChavaC on Sep 3, 2011 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah I love Jeron

I have been hoping and thinking he would make the team and I am so happy about it. I loved Legree’s film but he really was hurt by the lockout I feel. Johnson, I think might become more of a long term answer than Kam. Legree to the PS?

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly

Gibson was passable; Maybe the Gallery injury isn’t as bad as we had thought?

by dogsho on Sep 3, 2011 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

They kept Jeanpierre as backup Center

so that tells me he had more to offer than Gibson, despite Gibsons experience. I think youth movement is dead on.

by diehard82 on Sep 3, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gibson is a shocker for me

I have faith in our coaches but this surprises me. Is this the 3rd or 4th time we have cut Gibson in the last 13 months? I would not be surprised to see him back at some point…. We have serious depth issues on the OL.

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I feel the exact same way.

Wasn’t Gibson in on the BeastQuake?

"It was a dream come true to be the quarterback in Seattle; Bigger and better than anything I could have dreamed of." -Matthew Hasselbeck

by Cheddar28 on Sep 4, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thomas Clayton

Just didn’t impress me so much. He ran with power, but not a whole lot of smarts. Holes not hit quickly, not letting plays develop. At this stage in his career he can’t be showing that kind of over excitement.

by hallight on Sep 3, 2011 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn't appreciate all of his posing and flexing

But then again, I grew up watching Largent make jaw-dropping catches followed by a casual flip of the ball to the ref.

by IslandHawk on Sep 3, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

hahaha

The only thought I have about the QBOTF is how big Carroll's smile would be if he snatched Andrew Luck away from Jim Harbaugh.
Follow the llama tail

by Wayward Llama on Sep 4, 2011 4:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep, and likewise after Tate's big catch

I also didn’t like Tate letting go of the ball nearly mid-tackle in order to get on with the all-important self-agrandizing celebration.

Sorry for the over-hyphenation ;-)

by rainiermatt on Sep 3, 2011 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agree. Clayton didn't impress me.

Always up for some Twitter action @nandron. I only talk NW sports, though.

by Nick Andron on Sep 3, 2011 8:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

: (
@MLeGree13
Dre’ LeGree

Its been real Seattle

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

He might know something we don't..

Other teams could be trying to add a young talented FS to their roster. Some team like the Ravens who have Reed as a starter, but could mentor for a couple years (just an example).

Ka-Kaaa!

by JerryNice on Sep 3, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah I agree

I am not to fond of bigby in. We could only tell if he was worth in later in the season

by genax on Sep 3, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bigby is fine.

He has some ball skills himself. He’s just such a huge injury risk.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Legree to PS

I would like to see…It’s a big jump from small college to the NFL without a full training camp..

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

pierre allen on ps

is that possible after his injury?

by AG17 on Sep 3, 2011 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes

This is the same thing that happened with Konz last season

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pierre has a terrible hangnail maybe?

 on his little toe huh… I would love to read a book about all the unique ways teams stash a player on a PS, sort of like a DL in baseball…

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, we're trying to stash him?

Don’t remember him getting hurt.

David Vobora? I did him.

by shams on Sep 3, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Briggs makes no sense for us

He’s whining there because he wants big money, and to start. We don’t need a starter or an expensive LB.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

No one scares me on our LB lineup

Maybe just big names waiting to emerge.

by goatweed on Sep 3, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure don't

No reason to pay high for 30-year old LB. LB isn’t an important enough position. It’s not happening.

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by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

O-Line looks thin to me

Okung needs a backup
Gallery could need help
Carp is going to be rotated.

by goatweed on Sep 3, 2011 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Giacomini looks servicable as a rotation lineman.

I am worried about Polumbus at LT. Dunno much about McQuistan.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Polumbus is pretty decent depth at LT

Not outstanding, but not terrible

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm fine if he plays a few snaps a game or whatever.

What worries me is if Okung goes down with another ankle injury (obviously) and Polumbus is forced to step in for several games. He’s just too average in pass protection. Especially with Jackson at QB.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

A bit of concern on Center and RG

Unger just back from injury
Rookie Moffit may not last all 16

by goatweed on Sep 3, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moffitt has looked better than Carpenter IMO.

"It was a dream come true to be the quarterback in Seattle; Bigger and better than anything I could have dreamed of." -Matthew Hasselbeck

by Cheddar28 on Sep 4, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

just an observation

but that’s what you say every time someone brings up polumbus. like, every time. just my semi-off topic two bits

Heresy grows from idleness.

by Corax --Nevermore-- on Sep 3, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, you mean...

he sees a ton of gameplay and it builds into a thesis about a player that he doesn’t change based on a half of a preseason game’s performance week to week?

by Stay Off the Flowers on Sep 3, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Don't make it personal, guys

Troy Polumbus is not worth fighting about. David Vobora, on the other hand . . .

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 3, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, my comment was full of admiration.

That’s my rec, in fact. I appreciate pithy and incisive rejoinders.

David Vobora? I did him.

by shams on Sep 3, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, I said it's just an observation

it’s just what i’ve seen and it’s sort of funny to me, and I have no idea why. and i’d be using the sarcasm font if i were joking at this point

Heresy grows from idleness.

by Corax --Nevermore-- on Sep 3, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I post a lot so I repeat myself a lot

“Tate’s a raw, talented WR”, “Polumbus is a pretty good backup for the LT spot but better at LG”, “Tarvaris Jackson isn’t a very good QB”, etc etc

Maybe I should do so less

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with most of what you say

but soemthing inside me is high on Jackson at QB. With a healthy Okung and working with his good buddy Rice could make him solid at least. I am open minded about our QB spot but still worried about our OL. I am sorry to say this but I really wish Spencer was still with us.

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I realize Spencer wasn't an all-pro

and that he is a 2nd stringer right now for the Bears, but he is relatively young, athletic, strong, tough, experienced lineman. Clearly the coaches see stuff we don’t, but I miss the guy and wish he still wore a Hawk uni.

by IslandHawk on Sep 4, 2011 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Did we really had a chance at keeping Spencer as a backup?

Because TBH I’m not seeing that. I don’t think the Bears really see a lot in him. They see a backup center who is adequate for the role. I just don’t see how he could fill that role in Seattle.

"It's okay to have an open mind, just not so open that your brains fall out." - Carl Sagan (well, a lot of guys)

by Johnny Slick on Sep 4, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed. I'm still not sold on Unger...

Okung is certainly dominant if he can stay on the field, Gallery has been shaky in pass pro and not impressive in run blocking. Moffit looks like he will be solid after getting some experience. Carp may always struggle in pass protection. Giacomini and Polumbus look like journeyman. Looks like we will need to go after some more OL talent next year in the draft and FA market.

by IslandHawk on Sep 3, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cant see why either

Im hopin he can get stronger as he plays but so far his best been average

by dankfranks on Sep 3, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's been a bit inconsistent

But he’s not getting tossed around as much as he was his rookie season (when he played guard)

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 3, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aye. True that.

"It was a dream come true to be the quarterback in Seattle; Bigger and better than anything I could have dreamed of." -Matthew Hasselbeck

by Cheddar28 on Sep 4, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unger looks better than Moffit and Carpenter today, but he should

They are rookies wih no training camp. Unger doesn’t have an excuse. Many of us expect they will look like different players this time next year. Unger really needs some focused strength training.

by IslandHawk on Sep 3, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unger does looked beefed up this year

but a little more is needed probably.

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baldwin clinched a spot with his kick return TD

Otherwise they might have tried to sneak him through waivers.

Hoping for big things from him.

by Nshima on Sep 3, 2011 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

he seems to have decent ball skills

let’s see what he can do in the regular season where we’ll hopefully see him a fair amount

Heresy grows from idleness.

by Corax --Nevermore-- on Sep 3, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Think it was more than that.

He looked pretty good catching the ball too.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baldwin has the knack

to be the Bobby Engram type of possession guy very good vs a zone. That trait is much more mental then physical and he seems to get it.

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

A little shocked by Cole

Why not trade him for a late pick? But in general I am perfectly fine with all of these moves. I’m fine with the youth, I’m fine with the line, and I’m fine if we are absolutely terrible this year. In the next three years these young players will grow up in a system and dominate and by 2014 we are NFC West, NFC and Superbowl Champions.

by Sharoten on Sep 3, 2011 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

He doesn't have a great contract (not sure how much left was

guaranteed but he had about $13 million being paid over the next three seasons) and he’s already 31, not to mention the injury.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Due $3.75M this year

and we’re pretty far under the cap (unless we decide to bring in an expensive QB at the last minute).

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 3, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just clarifying Cole's contract details

I’d rather have the guy on PUP, especially considering our depth issues at DT, but it could be that his injury is worse than expected, that the coaches want more pass-rush from the position or that the FO doesn’t think its worth ~$4M just in case we might need DL help in the second half of the season.

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 3, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm with you - seemed worth having him on PUP

As you say, maybe he hurt worse than we know. Cole was reasonably stout against the run, although he wasn’t a factor with his pass rush. I guess they feel the guys they have are good enough. shrug

by IslandHawk on Sep 3, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cole brought back later...

with a restructured deal maybe? What he does, he does very well IMHO.

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, for anyone smarter at football than me (a broad spectrum)

Who on the 53 do you see being cut before Sunday, and what positions do you see being upgraded/added to?

I hope something is done about the DT and guard positions.

by Mariner_Drunkard on Sep 3, 2011 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Either Vobora or McCoy could easily go.

I doubt that Dexter Davis’ job is very safe since both Clemons and Brock fill the same role as him. Don’t know about anybody else.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

LEAVE VOBORA ALOOOOOOONE

The sig ends at midnight btw

David Vobora? I did him.

by shams on Sep 3, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't do it!

I have great joy in snickering at your signature! Don’t take away my one shining moment in life…

Bite the wax tadpole.

by Chirp on Sep 4, 2011 1:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking that they could cut him because he didn't play a whole lot last season

and he didn’t do much this preseason. And, like a lot of people think, he probably wouldn’t even be on the roster right now if Wilkerson hadn’t suffered the knee injury.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I expect we steal some of the Buccaneers cuts.

When we become the Seattle Pirates! (Vikings West + Raiders North + Bucs NorthWest)

"Beware challenger
Thou hath angered Hawku fan
COME AT ME THOU FOOL"

by RagingAlot on Sep 3, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it's possible.

But are they going to cut Pep for a better 3-tech, and who is that better 3-tech? Are they going to risk losing Sherman or Maxwell to add an experienced but probably bad corner? They already cut Legree and Pinkard, I have a hard time seeing them lose Johnson as well at this point. The last three receivers are Tate, Durham and Baldwin and it seems like they’re happy with them.

Maybe there’s some offensive line depth churn or one of the three guys Coach mentioned gets the boot, but all of the other guys that might be bubble types seem like tough cuts.

by Nate Dogg on Sep 3, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Interior OL depth maybe?

That seems in my eyes are weakest spot inside. Maybe McQ and JeanPierre impress Cable a lot more than we know but I have to think we are looking hard here.

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

And then 10 remain of the squad PC inherited.

Curry, Trufant, Hill, Mebane, Ryan, Bryant, Heater, Force, Unger and Obomanu.

Shit son.

"Beware challenger
Thou hath angered Hawku fan
COME AT ME THOU FOOL"

by RagingAlot on Sep 3, 2011 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

i say we should have cut matt mccoy and kept legree

we have enough LB’s, and legree could become something good.

by seatownsfinest on Sep 3, 2011 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Except McCoy is a great special teams player.

He helped make the Seahawks ST so good last season.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

But it just looks like too many at the position now

it would just be nice to see if he could grow more, hopefully we get him back on PS

by seatownsfinest on Sep 3, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

They must've really not been impressed by Legree

They definitely had ways of keeping him if they’d wanted to.

by Nate Dogg on Sep 3, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very true Nate but

but this very short camp I believe hurt legree probably more than any other guy in camp. He was working a full time construction job less than 6 weeks ago……

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Q/PM seems to value special teams quite highly.

I doubt we would have that many LB’s if they didn’t.

by MT Olson on Sep 3, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

It just seems that in this rebuild

We can’t give up a possible future talent for someone who’s really looking like a depth player. That’s just the my take on Legree. Especially since Johnson plays strong while ’gree plays free.

by hallight on Sep 3, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

True

i can live with that then

by seatownsfinest on Sep 3, 2011 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

But, but,

win ’freva!

"It was a dream come true to be the quarterback in Seattle; Bigger and better than anything I could have dreamed of." -Matthew Hasselbeck

by Cheddar28 on Sep 4, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup, he is an excellent ST player.

“Played in 14 games and led Seattle with a career-high 19 special teams tackles (17 solo).”

by Bellevue on Sep 3, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

do you all think

maybe we sign Taua to the PS since we cant get clayton..sucks he didnt get many touches he did good on the touches he got though.

by Bruiser89171 on Sep 3, 2011 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I really do hope

We get Taua on the PS. Seemed more promising than Clayton when given his touches.

by hallight on Sep 3, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

How long does it take for a player to pass through waivers?

Maybe I’m reading his tweets wrong but it sounds like Lockette has already been signed to the practice squad.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Thinking one day (24 hours)?. Could be really off base on that.

"Beware challenger
Thou hath angered Hawku fan
COME AT ME THOU FOOL"

by RagingAlot on Sep 3, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just read his tweets.

I am confuzzled now.

"Beware challenger
Thou hath angered Hawku fan
COME AT ME THOU FOOL"

by RagingAlot on Sep 3, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Most players will find out tomorrow.

I've got ridiculous upside.
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Twitter: @JacsonBevens

by Jacson Bevens on Sep 3, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

How'd you know?

Er, I mean, what? Who’s Roger Goodell?

I've got ridiculous upside.
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Twitter: @JacsonBevens

by Jacson Bevens on Sep 3, 2011 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lockette just tweeted again.
yes the clock is ticking RT @SteveyHotcakes: @RicardoLockette Don’t you have 24 hrs to clear before being (cont) http://tl.gd/csanor

I've got ridiculous upside.
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Twitter: @JacsonBevens

by Jacson Bevens on Sep 3, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Center from South Carolina who went undrafted last year.

We signed him to the practice squad ) and he was signed to the roster after a couple of injuries prior to the Bears game. Re-signed him as a free agent before this season.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Any info or reports on JeanPierre?

He is a total unknown for me…With Unger and Moffit I would think we have to be looking for a little experience in the interior

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think josh portis is overratted

we’ve been in love with him because of game 1 of the preseason but i didnt see much of him in any of the other games. i don’t hate the guy, just don’t see him making it to the number 2 spot ever even though its too soon to tell.

by seatownsfinest on Sep 3, 2011 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Nobody is saying to start him.

People just like him because he seems like a legitimate developmental QB with fantastic physical tools, something this team hasn’t had in a while.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not expecting that we think he'll start either

just saying, even with those great physical, i don’t think he’ll develop like we hope. would love him on PS though.

by seatownsfinest on Sep 3, 2011 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's worth a shot to try though, otherwise he's gone and there's no chance.

Putting him on the practice squad and you lose him when any other team can easily make him their #3. Like Arizona.

by B.B.Finnegan on Sep 3, 2011 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

The FO's fear is that he won't survive the waiver period, that's why he's on the active list.

Bad example, but Zac Rob 2010.

"Beware challenger
Thou hath angered Hawku fan
COME AT ME THOU FOOL"

by RagingAlot on Sep 3, 2011 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

JOSH PORTIS IS THE SECOND COMING OF MIKE TEEL!!!!!

The Portis will lead us out of the shadows, and into the bright glory of the Super Bowl! All praise be unto Josh Portis!

by J.L. White on Sep 4, 2011 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

He's interesting.

I don’t think anyone is actually “overrating” him beyond that.

by Benne on Sep 3, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

We'd see more of him if Tavaris Jackson

didn’t hog so much preseason playing time. Like Coach Owens said, he’s a great developmental QB that looks like he can improve, unlike the garbage we’ve had in the past.

Even if you randomly think he’s overrated, it doesn’t affect the roster anyway.

The only thought I have about the QBOTF is how big Carroll's smile would be if he snatched Andrew Luck away from Jim Harbaugh.
Follow the llama tail

by Wayward Llama on Sep 4, 2011 5:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Portis just isn't accurate enough to be an NFL quality QB, I don't think.

Maybe I’ll be proven wrong, but things like mechanics, they just don’t get fixed in the NFL for the most part. If you aren’t accurate when you’re 22, chances are you will not even make it to 32, but you probably won’t be any more accurate at 25 or 26.

"It's okay to have an open mind, just not so open that your brains fall out." - Carl Sagan (well, a lot of guys)

by Johnny Slick on Sep 4, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's not impossible

Hell, I’ve even seen QBs improve arm strength. Accuracy? Sure.

I’ll agree with you it doesn’t happen a lot, but it does happen.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 4, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, not saying that it's impossible either.

But I also think it’s much less of a learned skill than people think it is. You probably have a little bit better chance to find accuracy than the aforementioned arm strength in the pros, but not by much.

"It's okay to have an open mind, just not so open that your brains fall out." - Carl Sagan (well, a lot of guys)

by Johnny Slick on Sep 4, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah this should be in the other thread but...

GO AUSTIN DAVIS GO

"Beware challenger
Thou hath angered Hawku fan
COME AT ME THOU FOOL"

by RagingAlot on Sep 3, 2011 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Not too many surprises

But if I had to choose one, it’d be that they chose to keep 7 LBs.

I've got ridiculous upside.
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by Jacson Bevens on Sep 3, 2011 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

bums me out

that they kept so many lb’s and not legree

by AG17 on Sep 3, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Legree never really stood out though in any of the pre-season games

And his value to make the 53 would have been on ST, maybe those LB’s were better ST contributors.

by Bellevue on Sep 3, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

7 LBs, 6 WRs and 9 DBs I predicted a couple weeks ago with Beekers

but things can still change fast remember this is not final. The thing with LBs is they are usually great ST guys both physically and attitude wise. Also, I want to add that Dexter Davis is half LB and half DE.

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

By race or by class?

Dexter Davis, I mean— half LB/half DE by where he lines up or what his body type is?

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things."

by shams on Sep 3, 2011 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Body type and ability

Quicker/smaller than your average DE and bigger/smaller than the average LB. So depending on scheme….

Respect goes a long way....

by Mangolover on Sep 3, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah, I forgot you were predicting stuff

Didn’t you predict no way Browner, Maxwell and Sherman would all make it?

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 4, 2011 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

I agree

I would have much rather seen Clayton or Pinkard.

by bludevilchief on Sep 3, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm surprised that so many people keep repeating this refrain

about Clayton. He was only good against non-starters, and he’s not anywhere near the talent of Forsett, Washington, or Lynch. He really didn’t have a chance to make the roster.

The only thought I have about the QBOTF is how big Carroll's smile would be if he snatched Andrew Luck away from Jim Harbaugh.
Follow the llama tail

by Wayward Llama on Sep 4, 2011 5:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Southern Miss win!

Ugly win though.

"Beware challenger
Thou hath angered Hawku fan
COME AT ME THOU FOOL"

by RagingAlot on Sep 3, 2011 10:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Biggest disappointment for me

is that I don’t think the (admittedly shortened) preseason really answered any of the plethora of questions that the team has hanging over it.

It all feels very much like a work still in progress (which of course it is but, if you will allow me to pull out a cooking analogy, it looks like we are still trying to find the ingredients for the cake, rather than having it mixed up in the tin and ready to go into the oven)

My football (OK soccer) team in the UK (Arsenal) suffered their worst defeat in more than a century last weekend (going down 2-8 to Man U), I think the ’Hawks are going to be just as ugly until at least the bye week.

by Raphaelas on Sep 3, 2011 11:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, that Arsenal loss

The mind boggles.

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 4, 2011 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wenger's lost it.

He won’t bring in any new players and he won’t tailor his game to teams who, frankly, do bring in new players.

"It's okay to have an open mind, just not so open that your brains fall out." - Carl Sagan (well, a lot of guys)

by Johnny Slick on Sep 4, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Also it is, indeed, football

I refuse to call a sport played with the feet “soccer” just because Americans call a sport played with the hands “football”

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 4, 2011 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Thing I hate most is other teams fans feeling sorry for you

(which happens far too often to me and my teams)

But then I haven’t been able to bring myself to even read the match report, let alone watch the replays of that particular match.

Sometimes I think I should just give up on sports altogether, but then I wouldn’t be able to wake up my wife at 4.00am when something like the beastquake happens.

by Raphaelas on Sep 4, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

That's sports!

As a born-and-bred Dutchie, my team is Feyenoord Rotterdam. Through and through. Even worked for the stadium for a while.

They lost 10-0 to PSV last year. Just roll with the punches and keep on moving. That’s sports!

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Sep 4, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Congrats to Doug Baldwin

My favorite thing about the preseason are stories like his. I also like that P/JS will cut players regardless of where they were taken (Legree, EJ Wilson). This is the second year in a row we’ve seen it and I love the message that it sends to the players in camp

Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard

by hawksfan1401 on Sep 3, 2011 11:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Nick Reed

Decided to make the Bears roster. Good fit for a demigod with his skill set. I can never remember, is it his possession and wielding of Thor’s mjulnir that gives him power over snow and ice? Or his position as gatekeeper to Valhalla? So many powers, can’t keep track.

1. Charlie Whitehurst 2. ??? 3. Profit!!!

by NinjaHawk on Sep 4, 2011 2:11 AM PDT via mobile reply actions  

I think it's hilarious.

Pre-season superman, completely overmatched against first-stringers. Only Ruskell would waste a roster spot on him. Doesn’t bother me because FUCK THE BEARS

The only thought I have about the QBOTF is how big Carroll's smile would be if he snatched Andrew Luck away from Jim Harbaugh.
Follow the llama tail

by Wayward Llama on Sep 4, 2011 5:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know how he did on a play-to-play basis

but he seemed to have a couple of highlight plays during the 2009 season. Also, he terrorized Charlie in preseason 2009.

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 4, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Me too

Plus his last name allows near limitless nickname possibilities and/or hilarious catchphrase. You would hear things like “Founatin is really flowing tonight” or “The coaches are really gushing about Fountain”.

by dudeitscool on Sep 4, 2011 7:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

I for one would not be surprised if he gets PSed.

"It's okay to have an open mind, just not so open that your brains fall out." - Carl Sagan (well, a lot of guys)

by Johnny Slick on Sep 4, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, so Isaiah Stanback is a fan favorite and all...

…but how is it that he got onto the IR for a second straight year? Is Seattle just going to IR him until he retires?

"It's okay to have an open mind, just not so open that your brains fall out." - Carl Sagan (well, a lot of guys)

by Johnny Slick on Sep 4, 2011 3:30 AM PDT reply actions  

Into a WR? I guess.

Is he a super-athlete, even in the NFL? I’ve never understood

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things."

by shams on Sep 4, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

6'2" 210 with relatively decent speed

and enough of a head on his shoulders to play QB at the collegiate level. Toolsy.

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 4, 2011 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn't that rather a dime-a-dozen profile in the NFL?

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things."

by shams on Sep 4, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

In what sense?

Sure, there are a bunch of guys with that physical makeup, but the polished ones tend to be taken. The fact that there are many Stanbacks doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t try to develop (and stake a claim) to ours.

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 4, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

We're trying to turn him into a WR, right?

Why is he a better WR project than anyone else who isn’t that tall or fast? Or are people thinking, poor-man’s Brad Smith?

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things."

by shams on Sep 4, 2011 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

While nothing is set in stone yet

I find it interesting that three UFA’s survived the cut (Baldwin, Johnson, Portis). I’m sure there are many teams who will have none.

Sorry to see LeGree and Pinkard waived, but hope they wind up on PS. Likewise Konz and Lockette. Happy Maxwell made it, love his special teams play. Surprised we kept 7 LB’s. Surprised they kept Jeanpierre over Gibson. Pretty sure Jeanpierre is Cajun and not french. Happy Pep made it, although I think Wilkerson to IR was the key there.

The next week will be very interesting to see how much more the roster churns. I’m not buying any jersey’s yet.

by diehard82 on Sep 4, 2011 7:35 AM PDT reply actions  

Niners didn't keep any UDFAs.

Not sure how many they brought in. BTW we are kicking their asses in one week.

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things."

by shams on Sep 4, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

That's all I care about, I swear.

I don’t care if we are 2-14 as long as those two wins are against San Francisco.

The only thought I have about the QBOTF is how big Carroll's smile would be if he snatched Andrew Luck away from Jim Harbaugh.
Follow the llama tail

by Wayward Llama on Sep 4, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

May I just say:

Everette Brown, please!

Panthers waived DE Everette Brown.

2011: Building the Trenches.

by Misfit74 on Sep 4, 2011 9:29 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

We signed a DT
New homes for other players with Pats in camp — OL Thomas Austin to Houston and DL Landon Cohen to Seattle, source says.

https://twitter.com/MikeReiss/status/110409775388438528

Listed at 6’3" 300lbs. Drafted by Lions in 2008. Played 2 games last year. 30 career tackles, no career sacks.

Here’s a scouting report from 2008:
http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2008/5/14/509725/landon-cohen-scouting-repo

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 4, 2011 11:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Don't we need to dump somebody to clear space for him?

I feel like an idiot, every year I have forget how this works.

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things."

by shams on Sep 4, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Rumors of more moves:
#Seahawks are believed to have placed waiver claims on K Steven Hauschka of Denver and OT Jarriel King of #Giants.

https://twitter.com/dannyoneil/status/110417768985272321

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Sep 4, 2011 11:25 AM PDT reply actions  

Pep Livingston will be waived, per the tweetverse

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things."

by shams on Sep 4, 2011 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

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