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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina  Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:09 pm |
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Russ Willstrong wrote: He's got 3 years to make an impression so other possibilities for this signing include: Fells as a 6-7 280 lbs TE/OT. Simply convert him to a DE if he's as quick and strong as he looks. Or simply hike the ball to RW who jumps onto Fells shoulders immediately increasing his height to roughly 10 feet at QB. Kiper will point out he's still actually 9' 11 3/4".
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:19 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:31 pm |
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Russ Willstrong wrote: Gotta Love this team and FO. Darren's signing is just another latest in the High risk=High rewards moves. He looks a big strong player who catches balls above the rim. This guy increases our height and toughness on offense immediately but will benefit from playing next to our pro-bowl TE Miller. I drool at the thought of our two tight end sets featuring sure-handed Miller and the 6-7 athletic freak Fells. By the way RW did play basketball in highschool. I can see many lobs from RW to Fells both on grass and hardwood  I think you mean low risk/high reward. _________________ <A>
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:05 pm |
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Not sure why, but I dig this signing. I just do, even though I realize its a longshot and I know NOTHING of the dude. I dont even know his hoops game.
WTF? Its going to be a LONG offseason.
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:20 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:25 pm |
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dunceface wrote: rainger wrote: Just another amazing example how PC/JS find talent that so many others dont because the others are locked into their dogma.
I bet he turns into a great TE.
In BBall he has to find seperation and have good hands.
This FO is amazing at finding the talent in the world that is going to make them great for years and years. Don't forget about his clairvoyant powers... I seeee........I see a big TE.........playing hoops......in Argentina....PETE GET THE HAWKWING READY!  More like "Plug your ears, this one's gonna be loud!" _________________ Joe Vellano, DT, 6'1", 300lbs, 61 tkls 14 TFL, 6 sacks" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc_yzeVi-eU, Mike Catapano 6'4" 271QB Jordan Rodgers 6'1" 212# 2539 Yards, 60% completion 15td/5int
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:26 pm |
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SalishHawkFan wrote: Russ Willstrong wrote: He's got 3 years to make an impression so other possibilities for this signing include: Fells as a 6-7 280 lbs TE/OT. Simply convert him to a DE if he's as quick and strong as he looks. Or simply hike the ball to RW who jumps onto Fells shoulders immediately increasing his height to roughly 10 feet at QB. Kiper will point out he's still actually 9' 11 3/4". Uh, you mean 9' 11" and 6/8...right?  _________________ Joe Vellano, DT, 6'1", 300lbs, 61 tkls 14 TFL, 6 sacks" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc_yzeVi-eU, Mike Catapano 6'4" 271QB Jordan Rodgers 6'1" 212# 2539 Yards, 60% completion 15td/5int
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:32 pm |
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If he has trouble catching the ball we could always convert him over to CB.
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:32 pm |
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Well my hunch we plan on targeting a TE early could be effected by this. But I think this only provesthe fact they are wanting to upgrade our offense with some large targets. 6'3+ WR's 6'6+ TE's and give Wilson some more weapons.
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:41 pm |
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ivotuk wrote: dunceface wrote: rainger wrote: Just another amazing example how PC/JS find talent that so many others dont because the others are locked into their dogma.
I bet he turns into a great TE.
In BBall he has to find seperation and have good hands.
This FO is amazing at finding the talent in the world that is going to make them great for years and years. Don't forget about his clairvoyant powers... I seeee........I see a big TE.........playing hoops......in Argentina....PETE GET THE HAWKWING READY! More like "Plug your ears, this one's gonna be loud!" Fart joke? I approve. _________________ 
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:55 pm |
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he's another Brandon Browner.
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:43 pm |
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Axx wrote: he's another Brandon Browner. hmm.... Browner CB---Fells TE Browner CFL----Fells Basketball Browner proven CFL-Fells only some football experience but i know what you ment, and he could be another diamond in the rough. _________________ Beastquake with epic commentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd_Vd43Vxa0
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:25 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:16 am |
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dunceface wrote: ivotuk wrote: More like "Plug your ears, this one's gonna be loud!" Fart joke? I approve.[/quote] Ahhh! You got me! Juvenile sense of humor I have.  _________________ Joe Vellano, DT, 6'1", 300lbs, 61 tkls 14 TFL, 6 sacks" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc_yzeVi-eU, Mike Catapano 6'4" 271QB Jordan Rodgers 6'1" 212# 2539 Yards, 60% completion 15td/5int
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:31 am |
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:38 am |
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I bet he will get selected to a pro bowl this coming season.
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:02 am |
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HagFaithful wrote: Konz 2.0? Hey, lay off Konz already!! 2013 is going to be Jameson Konz year! Or at least maybe 2014. Bet you're the first to jump on his bandwagon when he becomes Bosworth 2.0. Well, Bosworth was actually pretty good for a few weeks here and there before his body totally failed him; NFC defensive player of the week after stripping a Bears RB and running it in for the score. Anyway back to Fells... impressive athlete in the video from his hoops. Anthony McCoy, watch your back. Cameron Morrah, get healthy and improve your blocking, and/or learn to play Leo.
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:55 am |
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You know, if Schneider is really looking for ex-hoopsters, I understand that Robert Swift is looking for a job ...  
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:58 am |
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I'm sure Pete's got file cabinets full of notes on high school talent from his years at SC... and with SC they could just skim the cream off the top leaving a lot of that talent on the table, especially local talent, but it doesn't mean he wasn't personally aware of some kid out there that was raising eyebrows in high school... and PC's still not too far out from those days where some of those athletes are still viable options to take a look at and say "where are they now, I wonder what ever happened to that kid"... it's due diligence and it's smart, and it's outside the box... and it's what could win championships.
Of course that could be not at all what happened in this case, but it's a possible scenario I can see happening with this FO.
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Post subject: Re: Seahawks sign 6-7,280-pound TE who played hoops in Argentina Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:10 am |
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Russ Willstrong wrote: No details on the monetary value of his contract yet but giving a guy 3-year contract without an official workout, exam AND for someone who has never played football beyond highschool? His contract may be small but he is nevertheless a project that could take away opportunities from proven FA out there. But you guys are right.. This risk is very calculated and not that high of a risk. He was signed to a futures contract, which are automatically three-year deals. I believe they are league minimum salary without guaranteed money, but I could be wrong. You realize that there are some 90+ players who sign contracts with the team by training camp each year, before the roster is reduced to 53 with an 8-man practice squad? Do you know that he wasn't given an official workout or exam? Were you at the VMAC? Antonio Gates didn't play football in college either. Jimmy Graham played for only one season. I'm glad John Schneider and Pete Carroll aren't that narrow-minded, or else we probably wouldn't have signed Brandon Browner or drafted Russell Wilson. This is the epitome of a low-risk/high-reward signing that will not in any way "take away opportunities from proven FA".
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