Will you be disappointed if we DON'T Draft DT in rd 2??

It seems like the prevailing thought on here is that our DT rotation still needs to be bolstered with Branch gone (unless he resigns). My question to all of you is will you be shocked and disappointed if in round 2 we don't draft a DT?

From all I read it appears that this is a deep DT draft class.

How will you all feel is say we're on the clock and somehow WR-Deandre Hopkins in on the board and we draft him?

Or what if we pull the trigger on a H-back/ TE with the 2nd pick over a DT/ WLB?

What if Seattle doesn't draft a Will-linebacker or DT until the 4-5 rounds?

I'll be cool with whoever we draft. If P&J think we don't need a DT in the 2nd then who am I to argue.

Nothing surprises me anymore with our drafts....I trust JS and PC. It's kinda cool not really knowing what they have up their sleeve.

Floridahawk79":3c41jyg6 said:

Nothing surprises me anymore with our drafts....I trust JS and PC. It's kinda cool not really knowing what they have up their sleeve.

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I'd have to agree, after last year where I was stunned by the Irvin pick and then blown away again when Russell Wilson was drafted.

It should be exciting knowing that we could anywhere with those 2-3 round picks.

Yes.

Our inability to stop the running game the second half the season concerned me then and still concerns me now.

Our defense is simply dominant when it stuffs the run.

No. I'd be disappointed if they didn't keep doing the things that made them successful all along. Making draft choices based on what pundits, and even fans, say their draft needs are is not one of those things.

depends on what we draft instead.
would be happy with LB or corner for the slot

Not if we draft a DT a bit later in the draft.

My disappointment, like other said, would depend on what they draft instead and if they draft a DT at all.

I'm personally hoping that we put some of our draft resources into the offensive line.

I'd be fine with not drafting a DT till the 3rd or 4th rounds, but anything later I'd worry, though I'd probably assume this team feels Jaye Howard is ready for the starting role.

I'm a big fan of Hopkins and while I don't think WR is a need worth address till the 4th round or later, it'd be very hard passing on Hopkins who would be a great value pick and could easily replace Tate heading forward. On the flip side of that, even if Hopkins isn't there in the 2nd, there is probably going to be some other great WR choices there instead. Regardless of the value there at receiver, I'd almost want to pass no matter who is available.

I'm perfectly fine not addressing WLB till the 4th/5th. I think Smith is much better than most here think. If this team wanted to draft some later round linebackers to compete for a spot, yet allow Smith to start, I'd see why.

And I actually consider the #2 TE spot to be a contender at the 2nd round, and maybe not even the H-back type, so it wouldn't surprise me to see Pete and John add another weapon for Wilson.

I may be somewhat perplexed, but not dissapointed. I have faith they will address the teams needs.

Think of everything we've ever said the team "needs". P&J have gone out and got it fixed. RB? check. Julius Jones is gone and Marshawn Lynch leads the league in rushing (or he would if ADP wasn't a robot). Secondary? check, check, check and check. The days of Kelly Jennings and Brian Russell falling down in the defensive secondary are hella gone and every one of the guys back there is Pro Bowl caliber. Left tackle? Check. Sean "the human turnstyle" Locklear is gonzo and Okung is penciled in as the Pro Bowl starter for the next decade. Middle linebacker? check. Undersized, over slowed and oft injured guys like Lofa and Hawthorne are gone and Bobby Wagner almost won rookie of the year (should have won it dangit). Wide reciever? checks. What was once a maligned unit is now one of the deepest and most productive in the league (and we just added Percy f'ing Harvin!). Pass rush? Checks. Avril and Bennett should apply lots of pressure along with Irvin and a healthy Clem.

Quarterback.....? I'm not sure, but it's looking pretty promising so far.

So with the track record we have of not only addressing problems, but addressing them with Allstar level talent, why would I be concerned that they won't take care of this issue? This is barely a blip on the radar for our guys. We have all kinds of ammo to move up, down and sideways in the draft and have proven to have some of the best scouts in the league.

They'll get it done.

I'm dissapointed every year when PC/JS dont draft exactly who I want. Why would this year be any different?
That being said, it's an area of need and I'm sure it will be addressed at some point in the draft.

If Ertz is available, I hope we take him and address DT later.

el capitan":3efqihwu said:

I'll be cool with whoever we draft. If P&J think we don't need a DT in the 2nd then who am I to argue.

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yep :thirishdrinkers:

I'd be more disappointed if they forced a DT pick being over-reactive and missed on a guy they liked better.

I just hope we don't reach for a 4th round player or draft a specialist that doesn't make sense (Jesse Williams).

I'd be totally fine with drafting almost any position at #56 if it's a great player. For example, if by some fluke RB Giovanni Bernard is there, I'd be fine with getting him- his game reminds me a little of Doug Martin. I'd love WR Ryan Swope at #56 too. Basically, if it's a great player, I'm fine with finding an all-around DT a little later on. There are some options in that regard throughout the draft, such as Abry Jones from Georgia in the late rounds.

My guess is that if there isn't a value pick at defensive tackle, we'll probably see them draft tight end, offensive tackle, or corner at #56. There is expected to be very good value at those positions in the late 2nd, and Seattle is known to be looking at all three of those spots. I'd love to see Zach Ertz make it that far. I'd been hoping for Menelik Watson, but newer reports say that he's a solid 1st rounder and teams were not scared by his combine flop.

No, I won't be disappointed.

It will remain a question mark. But ultimately, this was an AWESOME defense last year. Other than sack numbers, it was proficient across the board. It's young and I expect it to continue to improve. I feel we've upgraded (Bennett over Jones) at our situational pass rushing DT role, and that's a key piece for me. Bennett was really a key signing in my estimation.

I would much rather get a good prospect who can compete well, rather than just take a guy because it's one of the weaker positions on the team. The defense was great and functional without a 3 tech pass rusher. I want to see how we transition from a team that needs to fill deficiencies to a team that looks to reload positions of quality.

Truth be told, I think I'd rather see how they view the depth behind both Mebane and Bryant. Our defense suffered when they started getting nagging/sapping injuries. They played hurt, but their effectiveness tailed off. Both of those players are such central figures in our scheme that I'd hope we guard against injury with them.

EDIT: And I'm totally on board with Ryan Swope. That's a guy who just screams special to me in so many Seahawky ways. I personally think he could be the best WR in this draft or last and achieve that very quickly.

Not in the least bit. In fact I'll be disappointed if we DO pick a DT unless one of the top guys fall in our laps. Way too much value at other positions.

Look for Howard to take a step forward next year, other than Howard, Mebane and Bennett there thin at DT. If Branch isn't retained and even if he is imo they need a good young 1tech 3tech type NT. McDonald is a 4year vet that really hasn't done anything and Red has had some injury's.

We don't have to solve the DT issue with the 2nd round pick. If the right guy is there...go for it.

This draft truly should be BPA. If that means DT, cool. If it's a TE...great.

I truly could care less who we draft, because I've learned to enjoy the fact they know what they are doing and will bring us guys who can help.

Hopefully we bring back branch and we don't need to draft a DT at 56.