Hawks Claim O'Brien Schofield

[RobBaker7714409]

Off waivers from the Cards. No word on who was released to make room on the roster.

If he's healthy, I think he can crack the Final 53 man roster.

https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status ... 8514063361

 

[Smelly McUgly]

A 3-4 LB. Hmmm, I wonder if this fits with the rumblings that I have heard that 3-4 tendencies will become more pronounced on this defense.

 

[Throwdown]

my goodness, 6'3 242????? thats a big LB, i likes

 

[bubbrubb]

my goodness, 6'3 242????? thats a big LB, i likes

isn't 6"3 242 an average size? Guys like Cushing are pushing 260?

 

[Jazzhawk]

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/104833/what-obrien-schofield-could-offer-seattle

Sando offers some interesting insights.

Schofield played 10 games as a rookie and all 16 during his second season, collecting 8.5 sacks in a situational role. He started each of the nine games he played last season before suffering a broken ankle against the Packers.

 

[ErikG803]

Like it. Seems like the majority Cardinals fans weren't too happy with letting him go, according to their SBNation poll.

 

[McGruff]

More and more the Seahawks are looking less like a 3-4 or 4-3 and more like a experimental 5-2. It's the ideal front for defending the spread option.

 

[warden]

A 3-4 LB. Hmmm, I wonder if this fits with the rumblings that I have heard that 3-4 tendencies will become more pronounced on this defense.

The theory behind our modified 4/3 with big Red in at end and a leo resembles that of a 3 four more then the traditional 4 three. In order for it to work in base defense, you need the ability to have a pass rush from somewhere other then the leo spot. Out side LB is where you need it to come from. I think the original hope was that someone with the athleticism of Aron Curry would excel in that role. He didn't, so we are still trying to fill that spot. Looks like Irvin, maybe Avril or Schofield are going to be looked at to finally get it right.

 

[Pick6]

Heard the guy had a lot of potential coming out of college. Maybe he just needs a new environment.

 

[Johnny]

He has very good size for our scheme.. and from what the Cards fans are saying about him is that he has some potential to become a good pass rusher.. Maybe Kenny Norton can get him to take that next step.

 

[TeamoftheCentury]

my goodness, 6'3 242????? thats a big LB, i likes

isn't 6"3 242 an average size? Guys like Cushing are pushing 260?

I've been trying to keep my eye on Ty Powell (#58) in the live stream. He's listed as 6-2/249. (Irvin is 6-3/248) I was wondering if Seattle might claim Schofield. Great to have him on the training camp roster and it will be interesting to see who emerges. It's got to make his former teammates in Arizona wonder when they supposedly released him to try to keep up with the rest of the NFC West (according to C. Campbell on signing Abraham and releasing Schofield.) That's an interesting twist. One of the teams they're trying to catch up to signs the guy. That part I love.

 

[NorthDallas40oz]

Little known fact, Bobby Engram is Schofield's cousin. Injuries have been the biggest issue for him. He tore his ACL during practices for the Senior Bowl and was thus limited as a rookie. Then he had the injury which ended his season after 9 games last year. When healthy he's been a reasonably productive pass rusher, just not good against the run. I see him more as a Sam LB here than a Leo DE.

 

[Happypuppy]

I am really surprised he was let go, it must have been a cap move. He was very good with AZ. Really interested in seeing the defensive fronts the Hawks use.

 

[Tical21]

Yep, heard on Clayton's show that Arizona just didn't want to have to rely on him anymore, and would rather put in somebody else who they thought would have a better chance to continually improve. Guy can play when healthy. Sounds kinda Leo-ish to me, but we'll see!

 

[Jville]

7/27/2010: Signed a four-year, $2.185 million contract. The deal included a $428,500 signing bonus. 2013: $1.323 million, 2014: Free Agent

Link >>> http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/577 ... -schofield

 

[GawksAtHawks]

http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/arti ... 83ed39047d

Looks like we released a tackle to make room. I like this move.

 

[Jville]

http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/article-1/Seahawks-Make-Roster-Moves/59ddb123-c477-4cd8-8eb5-bc83ed39047d

Looks like we released a tackle to make room. I like this move.

The Seattle Seahawks have released tackle Jake Bscherer and claimed linebacker O'Brien Schofield off waivers (Arizona), the team announced this afternoon.

Link >>> [urltargetblank]http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/article-1/Seahawks-Make-Roster-Moves/59ddb123-c477-4cd8-8eb5-bc83ed39047d[/urltargetblank]

 

[Throwdown]

Noo not Bscherererererererererer!

 

[HawkWow]

my goodness, 6'3 242????? thats a big LB, i likes

isn't 6"3 242 an average size? Guys like Cushing are pushing 260?

I like Cushing. Let's bring him in.

'Zona should have kept Schofield to catch balls from Palmer in camp.

 

[Hendo66]

I like it, O'Brien is pretty solid from what i've seen of him down here. Will be interesting to watch how LB shakes out in camp.