ivotuk
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I read somewhere that Richard Seymour held up well against the run before he got hurt.
Good point and I agree which is why I was hoping for Tavon Austin in the draft before Percy Harvin materialized. That's 2 regular season games that the Hawks plan to show no mercy with Percy. Still, aim to slow down that SF run game and/or try to make them one-dimensional. Tough task, but the Hawks can do it. There's other teams to game plan for as well and not overlook in terms of run defense.pehawk":14eqf7ob said:To be fair to the Hawks, the only people who can truly stop SF's power running game, is Roman and Harbaugh. Its just that good, and that line is too invested in. You stop that by scoring, period.
With Bennett, Avril and Percy Harvin in the fold, Schneider said the Seahawks now will focus on securing their own free agents, which include defensive tackle Alan Branch, linebacker Leroy Hill, cornerback Marcus Trufant, kicker Steven Hauschka and offensive lineman Frank Omiyale.
Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/03/1 ... l=Seahawks#storylink=cpy
ivotuk":c36y5oaj said:I read somewhere that Richard Seymour held up well against the run before he got hurt.
Boiler":2i53hq06 said:It sounds like they are working to re-sign Branch:
With Bennett, Avril and Percy Harvin in the fold, Schneider said the Seahawks now will focus on securing their own free agents, which include defensive tackle Alan Branch, linebacker Leroy Hill, cornerback Marcus Trufant, kicker Steven Hauschka and offensive lineman Frank Omiyale.
Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/03/1 ... l=Seahawks#storylink=cpy
Dude, you are harshing my Hawks induced buzz!Scottemojo":2zxryxeb said:Our run defense up the middle is still not right. That is a defect a handful of teams can exploit. San Francisco can still push our guys around with their offensive line if they make it a game priority.
Re-signing Branch would retain last year's status quo, which was only OK the last half of the year. I am open it ideas that improve Branch's spot, but don't say rookie. What veterans can upgrade Branch's run stopping spot?
Boiler":295tzafd said:It sounds like they are working to re-sign Branch:
With Bennett, Avril and Percy Harvin in the fold, Schneider said the Seahawks now will focus on securing their own free agents, which include defensive tackle Alan Branch, linebacker Leroy Hill, cornerback Marcus Trufant, kicker Steven Hauschka and offensive lineman Frank Omiyale.
Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/03/1 ... l=Seahawks#storylink=cpy
Thank you. I will take a closer look at these names.volsunghawk":fkl1hxnf said:Scottemojo":fkl1hxnf said:Our run defense up the middle is still not right. That is a defect a handful of teams can exploit. San Francisco can still push our guys around with their offensive line if they make it a game priority.
Re-signing Branch would retain last year's status quo, which was only OK the last half of the year. I am open it ideas that improve Branch's spot, but don't say rookie. What veterans can upgrade Branch's run stopping spot?
Roy Miller is a young option. He was part of Tampa's impressive run D last season. But he's ONLY a run stopper. He's got zero to offer as far as pass rush.
Sen'Derrick Marks might be an option, and he offers some pass rush, as well.
Leger Douzable of the Titans. Went on IR last year, but was reportedly a versatile, rotational run stopper.
Trevor Laws joined the Rams last season on a one-year deal and then ended up on IR before leaving camp. Hard to know if he's healthy, but he's more of a run guy than a rush guy.
So I guess there's a few options. Not sure if any of them are really great, though.
JKent82":2h2g68op said:Boiler":2h2g68op said:It sounds like they are working to re-sign Branch:
With Bennett, Avril and Percy Harvin in the fold, Schneider said the Seahawks now will focus on securing their own free agents, which include defensive tackle Alan Branch, linebacker Leroy Hill, cornerback Marcus Trufant, kicker Steven Hauschka and offensive lineman Frank Omiyale.
Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/03/1 ... l=Seahawks#storylink=cpy
I think that means we are trading for Suh and signing a few more FA's.
JKent82":2efqdbtd said:Sedrick Ellis anyone?
JKent82":2aqchx5f said:JKent82":2aqchx5f said:Sedrick Ellis anyone?
Nevermind. After a short bit of research, he's not much of a run defender anyways.
Scottemojo":ubdamrvd said:Our run defense up the middle is still not right. That is a defect a handful of teams can exploit. San Francisco can still push our guys around with their offensive line if they make it a game priority.
Re-signing Branch would retain last year's status quo, which was only OK the last half of the year. I am open it ideas that improve Branch's spot, but don't say rookie. What veterans can upgrade Branch's run stopping spot?
DJrmb":3jscywwc said:3.6 YPC given up with healthy Big Red in the 1st half of the season, 5.1 YPC the second half when Red was injured