There is plenty to like about Coates, Perriman, DGB, and even Strong, but I just don't see any of them making it to #63, and given some of the WR value picks to be had in later rounds, I just don't see any wisdom in trading up for any of these guys...there are much better ways to spend the #63 pick without losing a 4th round pick. I think OL and DL are our most crucial needs, and the #63 and #95 picks should reflect that need. We just made it to the SB with receivers that are all still on the team, and we've already added Graham...I wouldn't say that screams a critical need for receivers. On the other hand, we just lost 2 starters from our O-Line and Okung will likely be an FA next year. The O-line just seems to me to be of the utmost importance this year, even far more so than in previous years. What if Bailey or Lewis or Jeanpierre play horrible early in the season? What if there is even one injury on the O-Line?
I think the Hawks need a lot of new blood and that they will use it to add some depth, as there have been a lot of FA losses the last couple of years. Although I'm partial to WR's, with all the other needs the Hawks have this year, I just think they will go with 2- WR's in the middle rounds. There are some pretty good WR values to be had there. Ty Montgomery and Tyler Lockett both look like they could become decent WR's, and both have been top return specialists in college. Using a mid round pick to get a future star returner, and the added bonus of a potential future star receiver makes either of these guys worth taking a look at.
Montgomery projects as a 4th to 5th round pick, and if he gets to the 5th, it might be a great value pick for the Hawks. Ty is ranked as a top 5 returner in most returner rankings. 6'0", 221, 4.52.
Lockett is projected to be a 3rd to 4th round pick, and I wouldn't mind the Hawks using a 4th rounder for him. He is the #1 returner on some rankings, and it would fill a glaring hole for the Hawks. Tyler is only 5'10", 182, and he's a slot receiver type, but given his return skills, he could also be the future/backup slot guy. 4.31 in the 40. Could be a legit replacement for Tate.
Chris Conley is the #1 WR in SPARQ and shows a lot of promise as a project WR. Conley is projected to be available in the 4th to 5th rounds, and if he makes it to the 5th round, it could be a great pick for the Seahawks...they love these great athletic types. Chris has good size and speed at 6'2", 213, 4.34. 6'2" with a vertical of 45" equates to being more of a "tall receiver" than a even guy like Chris Matthews. Second overall in broad jump with 11'7".
If these 3 WR's drop down to the right spots, and the Hawks can get Lockett at #112, Montgomery at #167, and Conley at #170, I would be ecstatic. I wouldn't be too butt-hurt if they drafted all three of them even if they had to move up one pick.
Another possibility is RB Ameer Abdullah, the #1 SPARQ ranked RB. He is also a top 10 return specialist, and given that he might be available at #63, he might be a good choice considering that Lynch and Turbin could both be gone next year.
My hope for overall picks by position group is as follows (based on both needs and best position groups available this year):
4- OL
3- WR
1- DL
1- DE
1- LB
1- CB
or:
3- OL
2- WR
1- RB
2- DL
1- DE
1- LB
1- CB
I think the Hawks need a lot of new blood and that they will use it to add some depth, as there have been a lot of FA losses the last couple of years. Although I'm partial to WR's, with all the other needs the Hawks have this year, I just think they will go with 2- WR's in the middle rounds. There are some pretty good WR values to be had there. Ty Montgomery and Tyler Lockett both look like they could become decent WR's, and both have been top return specialists in college. Using a mid round pick to get a future star returner, and the added bonus of a potential future star receiver makes either of these guys worth taking a look at.
Montgomery projects as a 4th to 5th round pick, and if he gets to the 5th, it might be a great value pick for the Hawks. Ty is ranked as a top 5 returner in most returner rankings. 6'0", 221, 4.52.
Lockett is projected to be a 3rd to 4th round pick, and I wouldn't mind the Hawks using a 4th rounder for him. He is the #1 returner on some rankings, and it would fill a glaring hole for the Hawks. Tyler is only 5'10", 182, and he's a slot receiver type, but given his return skills, he could also be the future/backup slot guy. 4.31 in the 40. Could be a legit replacement for Tate.
Chris Conley is the #1 WR in SPARQ and shows a lot of promise as a project WR. Conley is projected to be available in the 4th to 5th rounds, and if he makes it to the 5th round, it could be a great pick for the Seahawks...they love these great athletic types. Chris has good size and speed at 6'2", 213, 4.34. 6'2" with a vertical of 45" equates to being more of a "tall receiver" than a even guy like Chris Matthews. Second overall in broad jump with 11'7".
If these 3 WR's drop down to the right spots, and the Hawks can get Lockett at #112, Montgomery at #167, and Conley at #170, I would be ecstatic. I wouldn't be too butt-hurt if they drafted all three of them even if they had to move up one pick.
Another possibility is RB Ameer Abdullah, the #1 SPARQ ranked RB. He is also a top 10 return specialist, and given that he might be available at #63, he might be a good choice considering that Lynch and Turbin could both be gone next year.
My hope for overall picks by position group is as follows (based on both needs and best position groups available this year):
4- OL
3- WR
1- DL
1- DE
1- LB
1- CB
or:
3- OL
2- WR
1- RB
2- DL
1- DE
1- LB
1- CB