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Looks like we are going to get a look at Charlie Whitehurst on Sunday after the announcement that Matt Hasselbeck will be out against the the New York Giants.
Hasselbeck didn’t pass his tests for concussions on Thursday and he wasn’t cleare…
This Sunday the Seattle Seahawks will look to avoid yet another road letdown when they head to the Edward Jones Dome to take on the St. Louis Rams. The Seahawks improved to 2-1 on the season with an impressive 27-20 win over the Chargers last Sunday…
Preseason has arrived and the regular season is just a month away! This past offseason was full of story lines, from the exciting NFL Draft, to the big free agency moves, to the blockbuster trades that brought Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins and Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins.
We saw NCAA legends like Tim Tebow sneak into the first round; we saw Sam Bradford sign a contract guaranteeing him the most money in NFL history, and strangely, Ndamukong is a household name.
These 12 rookies will make a huge impact in their first seasons in the league, helping in their quest for a Super Bowl ring.
I expect Pete Carroll to be successful with the Seahawks…eventually. They just don’t have the pieces in place for it to happen right away.
Fantasy Playoffs Schedule: Difficult
The Seahawks take on the Niners in San Francisco in Week 14, then they play the Falcons at home. They have a nice match-up against Tampa Bay in Week 16, but it’s on the road. Plus, how many Seahawks are you going to rely on in the fantasy championship.
Five Star Fantasy Options
None
Four Star Fantasy Options
John Carlson – Somebody has to catch the ball. Carlson has been effective despite the Seahawks struggles, averaging 53 catches for 600 yards and 6 TDs the past two seasons.
Three Star Fantasy Options
None
Two Star Fantasy Options
Justin Forsett – For now, Forsett is probably the best option. If Leon Washington is healthy or Marshawn Lynch is acquired, you can all but write Forsett off. Until then, he’s the best option they have in the running game. He’s also a good receiver out of the backfield. Very quick and elusive.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh – Housh had a choice between the Seahawks and the Vikings last year. I wonder if he’d still go for the money if he could do it over again. He has good hands and size so he’ll have some moments. He’s just not in a good situation. He is playing with either an old or an inexperienced QB. There isn’t much of a running game to keep defenses honest. There aren’t a lot of other receivers to keep defenses from keying in on him.
Golden Tate – As long as he isn’t too tempted by late night snack runs, Tate should have some moments along the way, but consistency will be an issue.
Seahawks Defense/Special Teams – If Washington returns to form, the Seahawks will have a strong return game. Their defense should improve with rookie Earl Thomas’ arrival.
One Star Fantasy Options
Matt Hasselbeck – He’s old. He can’t stay healthy. He has very few options in the passing game. If you’re taking Hasselbeck as your QB2, you may be drafting the name.
Charlie Whitehurst – He’s going to get his snaps so Carroll can see what he has. It’s hard to gauge a QB that has never taken a snap at this level. When you have a bad line, non-existent running game, and limited options at WR, you can’t get too excited over his prospects.
Julius Jones & Leon Washington – Jones bores me to tears while Washington must prove his back from a horrific leg injury. Jones will have a few solid games if he gets 15-20 carries, but they will be few and far between. Forsett’s skill set is similar to Washington, which could limit his fantasy impact.
Deon Butler – Butler has good speed, but will likely be fighting for crumbs after Carlson, Housh, and Tate have been fed.
Half Star Fantasy Options
Louis Rankin & Quinton Ganther – Since the Seahawks’ RB situation is so cloudy, this duo should at least be mentioned. They could get meaningful carries at some point of the season. That said, You surely don’t need to draft them unless they ascend up the depth charts (unlikely) during Training Camp.
Deion Branch – Branch has had too many injuries to be a factor any more.
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Another one bites the dust in the 2010 NFL Draft class.
First, Golden Tate was caught stealing from Top Pot Doughnuts in Bellevue, WA.
Now, first-round pick Derrick Morgan is facing trouble in Georgia of all places (Big Ben still seems fresh in our minds).
According to reports, most specifically from NFL FanHouse and Pro Football Talk, Morgan was caught speeding at 91 mph in a 70 mph zone and driving with a suspended license. Morgan was detained for three hours and then released on bond. He has a court case in late July.
Oh well, I guess it isn’t a big deal. After all, this is a minor issue that the NFL sees.
Wrong! It’s bad for the NFL, and it’s a bad start for this year’s class.
Hyped as one of the deepest draft classes within the last 20 years, we have had two cases where rookies weren’t using common sense.
I’m tired of giving these guys the benefit of the doubt. Sure, maybe Tate and Morgan learned their lessons and will never be in trouble with the law again. However, that shouldn’t give them a free pass. Maybe these guys aren’t the most intelligent human beings you’ll meet, but there is a problem if neither have common sense.
It may also be a situation where the typical rookie thinks they are invisible and can avoid trouble by paying their way out of life situations. However, neither of these men has signed a rookie deal yet. Let’s hope when that happens, they are careful with their money and spend it wisely.
Yes, maybe I can be criticized for never being in their position. But the NFL is a sport being taken for granted. Just because you are very gifted does not make you better than any other man or woman.
Football is a privilege, and because your career can end at any time, you can never take anything for granted.
Hopefully, this isn’t the continuation of a trend for today’s young stars of the NFL. But if Golden Tate or Derrick Morgan can learn from this, they can be on their way to setting an example for the future of this business.
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