SB Nation User Blog: MFAN

Some good news in Hawks Land

MFAN — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:54:26 -0000

Holmgren was on KJR this morning (at least that's what I hear through the grapevine and seahawks addicts, since I don't live in Seattle.) Holmgren mentioned some things that are very encouraging for the Hawks in 2009.

1. Rob Sims is the likely starter at RG. I know John and most of us have been Sims supporters.

2. The Hawks will be going with a running back by committee! No running back will get more than 25 carries a game and Morris should factor in heavily. Sounds like Morris will be a hawk next season! I personally expect Duckett to fill Weaver's role before Strong got hurt last season.

3. sounds like Lawrence Jackson (LoJack) will be the starting DE with Tapp coming in as a situational pass-rusher. This is probably for the better as Jackson is probably a more complete DE. Tapp seemed to struggle down the stretch last year and should benefit from this.

D.D Lewis is back

MFAN — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:39:09 -0000

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2004305356_webhawk25.html

It's always nice to see old faces come back. Lewis should help on special teams.

P.S. What is everyones take on Olindo Mare?

Julius Jones is in town

MFAN — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:24:47 -0000

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/football/archives/133613.asp

I'm not a huge Jones fan, but his signing would be the end of Alexander for sure, unless the team wants to carry 17,000 running backs. I like Morris, but Jones is probably a little bit better...just my opinion.

I also think that Jones/Duckett would be a real good combo.

Crumpler = Titans!!!!

MFAN — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:19:42 -0000

No link, but I just saw on NFL Network that Adam Schefter is reporting that the Titans will sign TE Alge Crumpler.

I fully expect the casual fans to bash Ruskell for this.

I don't think Crumpler would have been awful, but I think he'll be pretty average and not worth the money (especially for the Hawks).

Wahle = a Seahawk!!

MFAN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:14:59 -0000

Good News Mike Wahle signs with the Hawks

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/02/14/wahle.seattle/index.html

Not sure what the contract is.

Nice start to the off-season.

Update: Let's review, signing Wahle:

Improves two line positions, one drastically.

Gives Seattle, should they re-sign Lock (probably this one) or draft any of this draft's bevy of left tackles (should be this one) a much improved rush blocking line and one of the best pass blocking lines in the NFL.

Allows excellent draft flexibility, ensuring Ruskell can stick to the "best available player" model that has led to so many successful drafts.

And here's the juice: Flexibility means the Seahawks first round pick is someone to get excited about. Very. I'll show you why tomorrow.

6 Hawks going to the Pro Bowl!!

MFAN — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:02:48 -0000

Proud day for the Hawks as 6 players were announced to the Pro Bowl.

Hasselbeck
Jones (big shock)
Kerney
Peterson
Tatupu
Trufant

A great list and I think all of them deserve it. I'm really glad Hasselbeck made it, with no running game Matt was awesome.

All 4 defensive players are starters. Oh and I hate the Mariners.

Kelly Herndon = Titans

MFAN — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 05:42:25 -0000

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2899236

With Pacman doing whatever I think this is a solid pick-up for them. It's a 3 year deal, not sure about the money. Hopefully things work in Tennessee.

Also Sando was saying the Hawks might be interested in Bears DE Alex Brown..thoughts??

Elizabeth Hasselbeck is awesome

MFAN — Thu, 24 May 2007 04:11:38 -0000

She totally stuck it to Rosie O'Donnell today. Oh and for the record..I can't stand Rosie.

She's also really hot...Tim married up.

300 character fact: Elijah Dukes isn't a very good guy. Plus he looks like he should play linebacker. Actually the D-rays seems to a lot of attitude problems. A Tim Ruskell nightmare!

Jackson likely headed to san fran

MFAN — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:37:21 -0000

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2851912

For a 4th rounder?? I would like to get more, but whatever draft picks are cool also.

300 character fact:
Horacio Ramirez is referred to as a HO

OH AND I HATE THE 300 CHARACTER MINIMUM

Hawks interested in Pollard?

MFAN — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:31:35 -0000

Sando is reporting the Hawks are visitng with former Lions TE Marcus Pollard.

Intitially I thought..dear lord that's all we need, a washed-up, injury prone TE.

But after thinking about it for a few minutes, I don't think it would be that bad. He could come fairly cheap, seems like a good character guy and had a pretty good year back in 2005. If we do get Pollard I still think we need to draft a TE, but with Pollard aboard it would take some pressure of a rookie.

Thoughts??