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Seahawks Sign DT Ellis Wyms

Clare Farnsworth just reported that the Seahawks have obtained defensive tackle Ellis Wyms, just cast off from the Buccaneers, to plug the gap left by Marcus Tubbs' season-ending injury.

Farnsworth mentions the Hawks have been coveting Wyms, a product of Mississippi State, for a long time. He's said to stop the run. His 2006 was okay, despite his missing three games. He had a particularly good run in games 6 through 8. Injuries and wear-down are a concern. ESPN scouts him as "very active, intelligent and fairly athletic," and touts his versatility. Football Outsiders called Wyms a "quick penetrator in the middle of the defensive line, but (he isn't) a standout pass rusher."

Ruskell obviously did not hit up the golf course this weekend.

Editor's Note: Hey, I'm in for a second, we're all heading out for a hike in just a few minutes, but I just wanted to add that Wyms (28) is a one-gap, Tampa-2 type tackle. He's not being brought in for run support, but to benefit a pass rush that was kind of limp in the preseason. Jon Marshall builds all his defenses from the pass rush up. Wyms closest comparison on the Hawks' roster is probably Craig Terrill, and that might be just who he replaces.

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my theory still stands
since shrug has given up administrative control of this blog he has actually posted more than he has in the last six months.
Aaron Walker kicks ass.

by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 3, 2007 9:16 AM PDT   0 recs

You're correct.
I just can't let go!

Seriously, I am on vacation for only one more day, so don't expect it'll last.

--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 3, 2007 11:23 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

well damn.
Aaron Walker kicks ass.

by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 3, 2007 2:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Craig Terrill will NOT
be replaced! He is a great player to have on Field Goal blocks.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2007 6:58 PM PDT   0 recs

Coach go check your fantasy team
Your screwed

In a QB heavy scoring league you have Kurt Warner as your second QB.

V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But send me a trade request
I got Culepepper and Schaub that I'm willing to trade
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 3, 2007 8:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I was in Florida,
plus I never figured out how to get it to work on my computer.

by Coach Owens on Sep 3, 2007 8:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ya I remember you saying
you were going on vacation

but trust QBs are important even bad ones will outscore most other positions

V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 3, 2007 9:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, 'cause THAT'S a repeatable skill...
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Sep 4, 2007 8:55 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Im stoked on the D-line for this year
Even without tubbs its looking alot better to me then last years edition.  Seems like we have a lot more quality depth then last year.

According to the hawks website Tapp is getting the starting nod over fisher at the RE spot.  Im glad to see he is getting the chance to start because im a fan of Tapp.  He seems to have a knack for big plays

by wadswerth on Sep 4, 2007 9:43 AM PDT   0 recs

Still think Fisher will start against a
run heavy team like the Bucs.
Didn't DMZ make fun of your dad? - Scruffy Lefty to Coach Owens ...... - Coach Owens to Scruffy Lefty

by Christian on Sep 4, 2007 10:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If I am wrong, let me know...
but isn't Wyms more of a DE?  Also where does Babin fit in this?
Didn't DMZ make fun of your dad? - Scruffy Lefty to Coach Owens ...... - Coach Owens to Scruffy Lefty

by Christian on Sep 4, 2007 10:11 AM PDT   0 recs

n/s
Actually from what I've been able to tell, Wyms is sort of a lineman-of-all-trades. It's definitely been brought up that he could very well be utilized on the ends.
--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 4, 2007 6:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh and just so you know
Wyms replaced Russel Davis on the roster
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 4, 2007 11:59 AM PDT   0 recs

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